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Published: December 18, 2023

Best non-mint toothpaste options for adults

Author: Dr Gemma Wheeler, BDS (8 Comments)
Quick summary
  • Mint is not always listed as an ingredient despite products being labelled non mint. We have reached out to manufacturers to confirm which pastes are truly mint free.
  • Dr. Gemma Wheeler has created a list of dentist-recommended non mint toothpastes.
Non mint toothpaste tablets

This page contains a list of what we understand to be non-mint toothpastes. 

We are aware that some toothpaste is labelled as ‘non-mint’, but does still contain mint alongside the main flavour that is listed. In this situation, mint is not always listed in the ingredients.

Should you have any allergies to mint, we advise contacting the toothpaste manufacturer to clarify before using.

In our list of recommended options, we have included truly non-mint toothpastes that do not contain traces of mint (apart from the high-street recommendation, Colgate Kids Mild Fruit). 

We have then included a further list of toothpastes that we have confirmed with manufacturers to be truly non-mint, and a separate list of pastes that contain traces of mint. 

You can sign up for email alerts to find out when we discover new non-mint toothpastes and add them to the list

If you have tried a non-mint toothpaste, please leave a comment to let others know how you found it. 

Best non-mint toothpaste — our recommendations

These are by no means the only good toothpastes that come without mint flavouring — there are various other options.

But to keep things simple, I have listed several good choices below. I also include other options later on in the article.

The toothpastes that have made it into this list:

  • Contain fluoride. If non-fluoride is what you are looking for I have these covered in the list below.
  • Do not contain mint or mint trace.

Oranurse Unflavoured toothpaste

Best unflavoured non-mint toothpaste

Oranurse Unflavoured toothpaste

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Truly mint free

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May be difficult to get hold of

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SLS free – also non foaming.

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Vegan.

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Two different fluoride levels available.

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Suitable for a wide range of medical conditions.

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.

Where to buy

Price comparison

  • 50ml tube (roughly 90-100g)
  • £4 per tube
  • ££

Kingfisher Fennel Toothpaste (With Fluoride)

Best flavoured toothpaste (option 1)

Best non-mint toothpaste options for adults 1

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Cons

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Truly non-mint

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Strong flavor may not be to everyone’s liking

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Might not be available in supermarkets

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Vegan

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Cruelty free

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Contains fluoride

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

Where to buy

Price Comparison

  • Approx. £3 per tube
  • £

Hello Unicorn Sparkle Kids Fluoride Toothpaste

Best flavoured toothpaste (option 2)

Best non-mint toothpaste options for adults 2

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Truly mint free

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Non-recyclable tube

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Contains fluoride 1450ppm

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.

Where to buy

Price Comparison

  • Approx. £5 per tube
  • ££

Eco living toothpaste tablets

Best eco-friendly / zero waste option

Eco living orange non mint toothpaste tablets

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Contains fluoride 1450ppm

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Different texture to traditional toothpaste

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Truly mint free

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Eco-friendly 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.

Price comparison

  • 62 tablets in a tin
  • £3.50 per tin
  • ££

GC Tooth Mousse

Best remineralising non-mint toothpaste

GC Tooth Mousse

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Remineralisation without fluoride

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Expensive

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Non mint flavors

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Only available in certain places online

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Helps manage sensitivity

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Unsuitable if you have a milk allergy

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.

Where to buy

Price comparison

  • 35ml tube
  • Approx. £15 / tube
  • £££

GC MI Paste Plus

Best non-mint toothpaste for sensitive teeth

GC MI Paste Plus non mint toothpaste

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Remineralisation without fluoride

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Expensive

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Non mint flavors

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Only available online

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Helps manage sensitivity

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.

Where to buy

Price comparison

  • 35ml tube
  • Approx. £17 / tube
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Colgate Kids Mild Fruit Toothpaste (contains mint oils)

Best non-mint toothpaste available on the high street

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Non mint flavour

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Contains mint oils

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Contains fluoride 1450ppm

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Available in stores

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. 

Where to buy

Price comparison

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Buyer's Guide

Why go for a non-mint toothpaste?

There are a number of reasons that make non mint flavoured toothpaste preferable to some people:

  • Personal preference — some simply don’t like the taste of mint. In particular, adults and children with learning disabilities can prefer a more bland tasting toothpaste.
  • Mint may cause a burning sensation in the mouth. 
  • Certain oral conditions may make mint toothpaste uncomfortable in the mouth, for example:
    • Oral Lichen Planus sufferers.
    • Head and neck cancer patients after radiotherapy.
    • Burning mouth syndrome.
    • Sjögrens syndrome
    • Behcets disease
    • Allergies or intolerance to mint.

In addition to these reasons, there is some debate about whether you should avoid mint if receiving homeopathic medicines. Whilst the advice seems to be that you don’t need to avoid mint during homeopathic treatment, it is your choice - and hopefully this list of non-mint toothpaste will help you.

Some toothpastes do not list mint in their ingredients

Non-mint flavoured toothpastes may still contain mint, even though it isn't listed on the packaging.

So while a toothpaste could have a non-mint flavour, it may still contain mint.

This means it's important to double check with the manufacturer if you are allergic to mint.

One example is toothpaste from Colgate. Previously we had listed some on this page as being non-mint, but have since discovered that they do contain mint. We contacted Colgate about this to double check, this was its response:

We do not currently have a mint-free toothpaste in our range. The flavours we use in our toothpaste products are made up of both natural and manmade ingredients, of which mint may be a component. We understand that this is information consumers like you want to see on the packaging so please be assured that your feedback will be passed onto the relevant team.

Can adults use kids' non-mint toothpastes?

Generally speaking, kids' toothpastes are more likely to be fruit flavoured than an adult toothpaste. But it doesn’t matter whether it is marketed at children or adults, as long as it has the correct amount of fluoride in it.

Children's toothpastes may contain lower concentrations of fluoride, especially if they are targeted at children under 6 years old. Over this, they may well have the same concentration of fluoride as an adult toothpaste.

The take home message here is that as long as the toothpaste contains at least 1350ppm fluoride you will get a good level of protection, regardless of whether the flavoured toothpaste is marketed at children or adults.

Fluoride-free non-mint toothpastes

Fluoride is a vital ingredient to toothpaste, and only toothpastes which contain fluoride will normally be recommended by dentists.

To still get the anti-cavity benefits of your mint free toothpaste, make sure it still has fluoride in its list of ingredients.

As a dentist, I don’t normally recommend fluoride free toothpaste, as you miss out on the known anti-cavity properties of fluoride, but I do respect that some people may still wish to avoid toothpastes containing fluoride. 

In which case, there are two main options available to you:

  1. A non-mint fluoride free toothpaste that contains no fluoride and no major source of remineralising agent. Whilst ingredients like xylitol have a small anti-cavity effect, it would not be enough to be remineralising in the same way as fluoride.
  2. A non-mint fluoride free toothpaste that contains no fluoride and which does contain an alternative remineralising agent. Calcium phosphates (such as hydroxyapatite) help re-harden the tooth surface in a similar way to fluoride. These ingredients are newer than fluoride and are still undergoing long term studies, but are showing a lot of promise. They are normally more expensive than fluoride, but there is lots of evidence supporting their effectiveness.

I've rounded up a whole list of non-mint toothpastes below, and you can see which ones don’t contain fluoride below. Some popular options include:

Full list of truly mint-free toothpastes

In case the toothpastes in the lists above don't fit your needs, I've included some more options below.

I reached out to the manufacturers of the toothpastes below to confirm that they do not have mint oils or aromas.

However, if it's critical for you to avoid mint, I advise you still check the packaging & consult with the manufacturer.

As a dentist I do recommend choosing a toothpaste with fluoride in it, but have included some non-fluoride options below.

The recommendations in the table below cover various countries. As such, some may be harder than others to source depending on your location.

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Please note: In December 2023 we removed Archie Lemonade Storm and in October 2023 we removed Green Beaver Zesty Orange from the table below because they do contain mint.

BrandDescriptionFlavoursFluoride / RemineralisationContains mint oils or Aromas?
Archie ToothpasteRefillable toothpaste with fluorideWatermelon Crush, Yummy StrawberryFluoride 1000ppmNo
Refillable toothpaste fluoride freeBlue ColaNilNo
Refillable toothpaste with HAPYummy Strawberry, Watermelon CrushHAPNo
AuromereAyurvedic ToothpasteMint Free, Foam-Free Cardamom-FennelNilNo
CarifreeGel 1100 .24%Citrus, GrapeHAP + Fluoride 1100ppmNo
Fluoride Free GelGrapeHAPNo
Cleure ToothpasteUnflavoured, CinnamonNilNo
CrestKidsBubblegumFluorideNo
Kids Sparkle FunBubblegumFluorideNo
Mickey MouseBubblegumFluorideNo
Eco LivingToothpaste tablets with fluorideOrange, RaspberryFluoride 1450ppmNo
Toothpaste tablets without fluorideOrange, RaspberrynilNo
GC Tooth MousseTooth MousseMelon, Vanilla, Strawberry and Tutti-FruttiCPP-ACPNo
MI Paste PlusMelon, Vanilla, Strawberry and Tutti-FruttiFluoride 900ppm + CPP-ACPNo
Grants of AustraliaFlavour Free ToothpasteUnflavourednilNo
Green BeaverNatural ToothpasteGreen Apple, Star Anise, CinnamonnilNo
Green People OrganicChildren's Toothpaste with FluorideMandarin and Aloe VeraFluoride 1000ppmNo
Children's Toothpaste Fluoride FreeMandarin and Aloe VeranilNo
ToothpasteFennel and Propolis, Citrus and Aloe VeranilNo
Hellounicorn sparkle fluoride toothpastebubble gumFluoride 14500ppmNo
dragon dazzle fluoride toothpaste for kidsblue raspberryFluoride 1000ppmNo
kids fluoride toothpastewild strawberryFluoride 1000ppmNo
HimalayaAyurvedic Dental CreamClovenilNo
Jack n JillNatural ToothpasteBanana, Berries & Cream, Blackcurrant, Bubblegum, Flavour free, RaspberryXylitol 40%No
JasonKids Only Toothpaste Fluoride FreeStrawberryNoNo
KingfisherFluoride FreeFennel, Aloe Vera Tea Tree & Fennel, StrawberryNoNo
With FluorideFennelFluoride 1450ppmNo
Kiss My FaceKids Berry Smart Gel With FluorideBerryFluoride 1000ppmNo
Kids Berry Smart Gel Fluoride FreeBerrynilNo
Nelson naturalsOriginal Zero Waste ToothpasteFennelnilNo
Crush & Brush Toothpaste TabletsTangerine Dream, Root Beer Float, GrapenilNo
OHS LaboratoriesPlain ToothpasteUnflavouredFluoride 1000ppmNo
Sensitive ToothpasteUnflavouredFluorideNo
Whitening Peroxide ToothpasteUnflavouredFluorideNo
Whitening ToothpasteUnflavouredFluorideNo
OrajelCharacter Anticavity ToothpasteFruity Bubble, Berry Bop, Berry BlastFluoride 1100ppmNo
Character Fluoride Free Training ToothpasteBerry Fruity, WatermelonnilNo
OranurseUnflavoured toothpasteUnflavouredFluoride 1000ppm or 1450ppmNo
RedmondRedmond Earthpaste with SilverLemon Twist, CinnamonnilNo
EarthpowderSplashin' Citrus, Black LicoricenilNo
Sanderson OHP toothpasteOHP FreeUnflavouredFluoride 1450ppmNo
SplatBaby Flavoured Toothpaste (available soon)Apple and bananaHAPNo
Toothpaste for Kids 2-6Fruit Ice Cream/Strawberry CherryHAPNo
Spotlight Oral CareToothpaste for ChildrenStrawberryFluoride 1450No
SquiggleTooth builder toothpasteUnflavouredXylitol 36%No
The DirtTrace Mineral Tooth Brushing Powdersweet spiceNilNo
Coconut Oil ToothpasteSweet CinnamonNilNo
Tom’s of MaineFluoride Free Antiplaque and WhiteningtoothpasteFennelNilNo
Fluoride free Propolis and Myrrh toothpastesFennelNilNo
Whole Care ToothpasteCinnamon CloveFluoride 1000ppmNo
Children’s fluoride toothpasteSilly strawberryFluoride 1000ppmNo
Children’s Toothpaste Fluoride FreeSilly strawberryNilNo
Help Save The Animal's Children's ToothpasteGrape, Blueberry, WatermelonFluoride 1000ppmNo
Fluoride Free Toddler Training toothpastemild fruitNilNo
Uncle Harry's Natural ProductsUncle Harry’s Tooth SudsCinnamon, Tea Tree, UnflavouredNilNo
Unscented Tooth Powder *No Essential Oils*UnflavouredNilNo
Unscented Remineralization PowderUnflavouredNilNo
WaledaCalendula ToothpasteFennelNilNo
XlearSpry Fluoride-Free ToothpasteCinnamonXylitolNo
Spry Fluoride-Free Kids ToothpasteBubblegumXylitolNo
Spry Kid’s Anti-Cavity ToothpasteBubblegumXylitol + Fluoride 1100ppmNo
Spry Original Kid’s Xylitol Tooth GelUnflavouredXylitolNo

List of flavoured toothpastes that contain mint trace

The following is a list of toothpastes that are not mint flavoured, but do still contain mint trace in the form of oils or aromas.

For any paste that contains a question mark in the 'Mint oils or aromas' column, we are awaiting manufacturer feedback for confirmation.

As with the list above, the recommendations in the table below cover various countries. Availability may vary depending on your location.

BrandDescriptionFlavourFluoride / RemineralisationMint Oils or Aromas
Archie ToothpasteRefillableLemonade StormFluoride 1000ppmYes
ACTKids ToothpasteBubblegum Blowout, Wald Watermelon, Groovy GrapeFluoride 1100ppm?
Aquafresh Children’s ToothpasteKids ToothpasteSplash Strawberry & MintFluoride 1450ppmYes
Naturals Herbal Fresh ToothpasteHerbalFluoride 1450ppmYes
AuromereAyurvedic ToothpasteCinnamon, LiquoriceNilYes
Ben & Anna Toothpaste with FluorideToothpaste in a jarOrange, StrawberryFluoride 1450ppmYes
Biomin ToothpasteBioMin® F for Kids ToothpasteMelon, StrawberryFluoride 600ppm, Fluoro CalciumPhosphoSilicate?
Bite BitsToothpaste BitsBerry TwistHAPYes
BrushbabyFluoride-Free ToothpasteStrawberrynil?
Kids ToothpasteTutti-Frutti Flamingo, Strawberry, BlueberryFluoride 1350ppm?
Burt's BeesKids Fruit Fusion Toothpaste Fluoride-FreeFruitNilYes
Kids Fruit Fusion Toothpaste With FluorideFruitFluoride 1100ppmYes
Close UpEverfresh Toothpaste Red HotCinnamon
ColgateKids Toothpaste 3-5 yearsStrawberryFluoride 1450ppmYes
Kids Baby Toothpaste 0-2 yearsMild FruitFluoride 1000ppm?
Kids Toothpaste with FluorideRyan's World/Trolls Bubble FruitFluoride 1100ppmYes
Kids 2 In 1Strawberry Smash, Watermelon BurstFluoride 1100ppmYes
Fluoride Toothpaste For Kids - MinionsMild bubble fruitFluoride 1100ppmYes
My First Colgate® Infant & Toddler ToothpasteMild Fruitnil?
Zero For Kids 3-24 MonthsMild Fruitnil?
Nature’s Extracts UltimateFresh Lemon Extract and Aloe VeraFluoride 1100ppm?
CrestComplete Whitening Plus Cinnamon Expressions ToothpasteCinnamonFluorideYes
CuraproxChildren's toothpasteWatermelonFluoride 1350ppm?
Children's toothpasteStrawberryFluoride 950ppm?
Dr Bronner'sAll-in-One ToothpasteCinnamon, AnisenilYes
Dr Sheffield’sNatural toothpastesChocolate, Mixed Berry, Strawberry, BananaNil?
Dr OrganicAloe Vera ToothpasteAloe Vera ToothpasteNilY
Virgin Coconut Oil ToothpasteVirgin Coconut Oil ToothpastenilY
Pomegranate ToothpastePomegranate ToothpastenilY
Tea Tree ToothpasteTea Tree ToothpastenilY
EcodentaGum protection toothpaste with tea tree oilGrapefruitnilYes
Sparkling bubbles toothpaste?Fluoride 1448ppm?
Black orange whitening toothpasteOrangenilYes
Colour suprise cavity fighting toothpaste for kidsMelonFluoride 1448ppm?
Flavoured toothpaste for kidsWild StrawberryHAP?
Flavoured toothpaste for kidsRaspberryFluoride 498ppm?
Kids Toothpaste Fluoride FreeBubblegumHAP?
GeorganicsOrganic Fluoride ToothpasteOrangeFluoride 1350ppm?
Organic Mineral ToothpasteOrange, Tea Treenil?
Natural Whitening ToothpowderOrange, Tea Treenil?
Natural Mineral ToothtabletsEucalyptus, Orange, Tea Treenil?
Grants of AustraliaKids Natural ToothpasteBlueberry BurstnilY
Kids Natural ToothpasteStrawberry SurpriseFluoride 500ppmY
Natural ToothpasteCinnamonnilY
Green BeaverNaturapeutic Fluoride-Free Toothpaste for KidsStrawberryXylitol 20%Yes
Natural ToothpasteZesty OrangenilYes
Gum ToothpasteKIDS Toothpaste 3-6StrawberryFluoride 500ppm?
JUNIOR ToothpasteTutti FruttiFluoride 1450ppm?
HimalayaKids ToothpasteBubble Gum, Orangenil?
HydrophilSweet Herbs ToothpasteHerbalnilYes
Toothpaste TabletsSageFluoride 1450ppmYes
JasonHealthy Mouth® Anti-Cavity & Tartar ControlTea Tree & CinnamonFluoride 1000ppmYes
Healthy Mouth® Tartar Control ToothpasteTea Tree & CinnamonNoYes
LaveraKids ToothpasteMild FruitNil?
LamazunaToothpaste tabsGinger powder & lemon essential oilnil?
Solid Toothpastes - seem to have been discontinued
Lush CosmeticsToothpaste TabsSparkle (Lemon & pepper), Boom (Aniseed & cola)No?
Soother Toothpaste JellyCloveNo?
Punch & JudyBaby toothpasteStrawberryFluoride 1000ppm?
Kid's toothpsteBubblegum, StrawberryFluoride 1400ppm?
Natural Kid's toothpasteStrawberryFluoride 1000ppm?
QuipToothpasteWatermelonFluoride 1100ppm?
RadiusUSDA Organic Gel ToothpasteClove Cardamom, Dragon Fruit, Cocnut Banananil?
USDA Organic Children’s ToothpasteDragon Fruitnil?
Tom's of MaineChildren’s fluoride toothpasteSilly strawberryFluoride 1000ppmYes
Toothpaste ROCSBaby ToothpasteApple, Lime-Blossom, ChamomileXylitol 10%?
Kids 3-7Fruity cone, Barberry, Sweet Princess,Xylitol 12%?
Kids 4-7Summer Swirls, BubblegumFluoride 500ppm + Xylitol 10%?
Kids ProWild BerriesXylitol 10% + HAP?
Junior 6-12Chocolate and Caramel, Berry Mix, Fruity Rainbow, Coconut and VanillaXylitol 12%?
Teens 8-18Cola and Lemon, Sweet RushXylitol 10% + Fluoride 900ppm?
Medical MineralsBerry, FruitXylitol 12%?
SplatJunior Toothpaste for Children 6-11Berry Cocktail/BubblegumHAPYes
The Humble CoToothpaste in a jarStrawberryFluoride 1000ppmYes
Kids ToothpasteStrawberryFluoride 1000ppmYes
Author: Dr Gemma Wheeler, BDS
  1. Watkins & Foxman Don't Skip The Mint. American Association of Homeopathic Pharmacists, 2014.

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Helen
December 9, 2023

Archie's lemonade storm is not mint free but the watermelon one is.

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Jon Love - Chief tester
December 11, 2023

Thanks for picking up on this error Helen. We have updated our article.

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Fred
December 7, 2023

Would you be able to give an update on the HiSmile brand. This brand is easily available in stores in the UK, and comes in a variety of flavours, but for those with mint allergies it might be useful to know if these can be used.

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Jon Love - Chief tester
December 8, 2023

Hi Fred. I've taken a look at a couple and can see they do include mint. Others are stating 'Flavour (Aroma)' which is a bit broad, so we would need to have Hi-Smile themselves confirm. Are there specific pastes you are looking at?

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Maya
September 18, 2023

Hey, any chance to also add if any of the above toothpastes also contain or not SLS? I got the Tom's of Maine Cinnamon and Clove one and didn't realize it has SLS until I got it, it cleans well but there's a strange feeling in my mouth afterwards and I am pretty sure it is the SLS. It seems to be nearly impossible finding a toothpaste that is not only mint free, but also SLS free but that does have fluoride.

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Jon Love - Chief tester
September 18, 2023

Hi Maya. Thanks for the suggestion/request. We will consider it for future updates.

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Alex
February 28, 2022

The Humble Co Toothpaste in a Jar Kids Strawberry with Fluoride option that you listed as having "no reason that adults can’t use it too" states in its ingredients that it has 1000ppm of fluoride, which you later say should be at least 1350...

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Dr. Gemma Wheeler, BDS (Hons)
March 1, 2022

Hi Alex, Thanks for bringing this to our attention. The recommended amount of fluoride in toothpaste for adults is 1350-1500ppm fluoride. So yes, the 1000ppm is not ideal. I have adjusted the text to point this out. I will soon also be updating the recommendations for non-mint toothpastes as the market is constantly changing. Gemma

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Anon
April 25, 2023

Thank you for this list thanks to a mint allergy my teeth have been severely neglected my whole life, and this could be a life safer. Is there any chance of some contact details? I've seen dentists and none of them understand or conveniently forget while treating me. The last time I went was for root canal treatment and they used some numbing agent with mint oil and once i got home and my anesthetic wore off my mouth was on fire and itchy, and I had a killer sore throat for a week resulting in lost work. So I won't go back and I'm stuck with a temporary filling and a broken tooth. The allergy is a nightmare due to dentistry for some reason revolving around mint assuming it's ok for everyone, and I'm starting to get desperate ad my teeth are starting to get bad again - and I'm desperate to find a dentist who listens, doesn't just hear.

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Helen
December 9, 2023

I am exactly the same. I don't have as bad an allergy but absolutely hate mint toothpaste, it makes me feel ill. I want to use a remineralising agent but I'm not keen on flouride for various reasons. Trying to find something that fits the bill is nigh on impossible. But even finding one that is with flouride and mint free is really really hard, most of the mint free ones are also flouride free. A lot of websites shout about their products but when you check into the ingredients they have mint in or they have "aroma" which is normally some kind of mint flavour. I too have no idea why the idea of mint and toothpaste is synonymous and my teeth too are neglected because of this. I recently had a tooth out due to not being able to use flouride t/paste for some time as I couldn't find a mint free one or one that didn't contain strong flavours... I'd be happy with no flavour but found oranurse very expensive. I'm now trying to find one with HEP in that's mint free and doesn't contain silica, which i find too abrasive. Oh it's awful isnt' it.

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Jon Love - Chief tester
April 26, 2023

Sorry to read about your experience. There are many dentists around the country that do listen and will be able to help you. Our dental professionals operate in different parts of the country but the logistics of visiting them in their own practice isn't always feasible for a variety of reasons. Have you specifically contacted any dentists local to you to discuss the situation and see how they can help?

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Alex
March 1, 2022

Hi Gemma, Thanks for clarifying, and for writing the article too! Alex

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Lillian
October 30, 2021

Kingfisher has a fennel flavour (non-mint) toothpaste that contains flouride - they have the same flavour without flouride too. Flouride one is in red packaging and non-flouride is purple if I remember correctly.

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