Best Non-Mint Toothpaste Options For Adults

Oranurse Unflavoured toothpaste

Best unflavoured non-mint toothpaste

This toothpaste comes in two different strengths — I would recommend choosing the 1450 for the best level of protection against caries.

Oranurse toothpaste is completely unflavoured and also low foaming. This could be different compared to most other toothpastes you have tried, but is perfect for people looking for a toothpaste that has no flavour at all.

This toothpaste has also been approved as Autism friendly.

Kingfisher Fennel Toothpaste (With Fluoride)

Best flavoured toothpaste (option 1)

Kingfisher make a number of non mint  toothpastes, but this fennel flavoured one is the only one containing fluoride.

When I tried this toothpaste is is a savoury spicy flavour, similar to liquorice. This strong flavour won’t be to everyone’s taste, and it leaves an after taste too. It is a toothpaste that adults may like, but children are unlikely to enjoy it.

Kingfisher is a British brand, making natural toothpastes in the UK. It is stocked globally in most health food shops and natural health clinics, as well as being available online. The brand has been awarded Ethical Consumer Best Buy Awards, although it does contain palm oil.

Whilst this paste currently comes in a non-recyclable tube, Kingfisher is in the process of swapping to new HDPE recyclable tubes from June 2022. Older stock may still come in non-recyclable tubes though, so check the packaging

Hello Unicorn Sparkle Kids Fluoride Toothpaste

Best flavoured toothpaste (option 2)

Hello toothpastes come in a variety of flavours. This bubblegum flavour is a clear gel with a glittery appearance. Whilst it is aimed at encouraging kids to brush, but there’s no reason why adults can’t use it too. 

I tried this toothpaste — it has a gentle flavour, and definitely tastes like “bubble gum”. It leaves a mild after taste which doesn’t last long. There is no foaming when brushing, which is a bonus for people with sensory disorders.

As a company, Hello call themselves “naturally friendly”, although there are many of the usual toothpaste ingredients to help ensure it is effective. The toothpaste itself is made in the USA.

Outer packaging, such as the box is recycling, but the Hello toothpaste tubes are currently not recyclable, although they do have a partnership with Terracycle.

Eco living toothpaste tablets

Best eco-friendly / zero waste option

Eco living is an eco-friendly home and personal care brand. These toothpaste tablets are available in orange or raspberry flavours, and are made in the UK.

These are a perfect toothpaste option if you want a non mint flavoured environmentally friendly option as they come in plastic free packaging — either in a tin or in a compostable bag.

Whilst the texture of toothpaste tablets can take some getting used to, these reminded me or eating sherbert. Just crunch down and they mix with saliva to produce a toothpaste which has only a small amount of foaming.

These can be bought online or in many zero waste shops.

GC Tooth Mousse

Best remineralising non-mint toothpaste

GC make lots of different dental products and materials. Tooth Mousse is one of those available to the general public, however leaflets and GC recommend you should talk to a dental professional before using this product. 

It is designed to be used in addition to regular toothpaste to help manage sensitivity. Ideally you brush with toothpaste and then apply the crème with your finger and an interdental brush to get between the teeth. 

Do read the instructions that come with this dental crème as it is not the same as using a regular toothpaste.

I tried the vanilla flavour. The flavour was sweet and mild and did not last after spitting out the excess. It is a solid white crème which is non foaming.

Tooth Mousse is fluoride free, but contains a specialist ingredient called Recaladent. This CCP-ACP is a way to get calcium and phosphate to the tooth which will prevent tooth decay. It also helps prevent tooth sensitivity.

There are a number of different flavour options, including vanilla, melon and tutti frutti. 

When I contacted GC they advised they do not add mint to these products, but cannot exclude cross contamination.

GC MI Paste Plus

Best non-mint toothpaste for sensitive teeth

This is another product for the general public which is made by the dental brand GC.

GC MI Paste Plus helps to manage sensitivity using its specialist ingredient, Recaldent. It also contains fluoride to help with remineralisation. 

Although the fluoride is a lower concentration than is normally recommended, it is less of a concern due to the CCP-ACP also having a protective effect. 

If you are particularly concerned about the fluoride content, you could use this in addition to regular fluoride containing toothpaste.

There are a number of different flavour options, including vanilla, melon and tutti frutti. When I contacted GC they advised they do not add mint to these products, but cannot exclude cross contamination.

Colgate Kids Mild Fruit Toothpaste (contains mint oils)

Best non-mint toothpaste available on the high street

Colgate is one of the most widely known oral care brands, which is why I have included it as one of the best non mint toothpastes.

The kids mild fruit flavoured toothpaste doesn’t taste of mint, but do be aware it does contain mint oils. This is a good option if you just don’t like the taste of mint, and want something which can be easily bought in a shop instead of online shopping.

This is a clear gel, and doesn’t foam when brushing. It has a mild fruity flavour (and doesn’t taste of any particular fruit like berry or citrus) which doesn’t linger after spitting the paste out.