Colgate Natural Fruit Flavour Kids Toothpaste 3-5 Years 75ml

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Meet Our Experts: Bobbi Stanley, DDS, a dentist and owner of Stanley Dentistry in Cary, North Carolina , Lata Stefano, DDS, a dentist and owner of Stefano Dental in Sandusky, Ohio, Colby Broadbent, DDS, chief of clinical affairs at Summer Dental A common concern is that consuming fluoridated tap water and using fluoride toothpaste could lead to excessive fluoride consumption, but the NHS says dental fluorosis, a condition that causes pitting or discolouration of children’s teeth caused by excessive fluoride, is uncommon in the UK, as fluoride in the water supply, where it is added, is carefully regulated. There is also one ingredient to be cautious about, and ideally, avoid: charcoal. “Charcoal has been advertised as a ‘trendy’ way to whiten teeth, but it’s definitely not a safe way because it’s highly abrasive, meaning it can lead to loss of tooth enamel overtime. When the enamel of the tooth is depleted, the dentin layer is exposed — and ironically, dentin is yellow, so you may end up with a yellower smile than what you started out with,” says DiFoggio. Healthline has strict sourcing guidelines and relies on peer-reviewed studies, academic research institutions, and medical associations. We avoid using tertiary references. You can learn more about how we ensure our content is accurate and current by reading our editorial policy. Kingfisher is a British brand. They make flouridated and non-flouridated (UGH) versions of their toothpastes, so if you’re buying it, be sure you get the right kind. Unlike some American brands that do this, theirs are helpfully color-coded so that you can immediately tell on sight if you’re getting the woo or non-woo type.

If you suffer from enamel erosion, talk to your dentist too. They may suggest alternatives, such as changing your diet or brushing technique, using fluoride mouthwashes separately to brushing, or professional application of fluoride varnish. 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.

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Whilst this ingredient is used for professional whitening (i.e. changing the colour of your teeth), the UK legal limit for toothpaste is a concentration of 0.1%, compared with 6% in a professional whitening treatment, so it's unlikely to have much effect on underlying enamel colour in toothpaste form. Optical brighteners So, you switched your shampoo, makeup, deodorant, and your sunscreen to all-natural formulas, and now you're curious about the world of natural toothpastes? If you have tried a non-mint toothpaste, please leave a comment to let others know how you found it. Jump to a section But, bear in mind all fluoride toothpastes provide some protection against enamel erosion, and fluoride is the basis of many an enamel repair claim, as it works to harden or ‘remineralise’ enamel. Even cheap toothpastes contain this, so you don't necessarily need to splash out.

As far as the taste goes, it’s as mild as it comes, barely having any flavor at all, which rather disappointed my citrus hopes. Setting aside flavor, it’s as effective as it is odd. It feels kind of gritty and doesn’t foam up. It’s runny, but a little bit goes a very long way. So long, in fact, that I straight-up got distracted and forgot to brush the next day. My mouth may not have felt as freshened right after I brushed, but my teeth stayed smooth and plaque-free and my breath neutral for a whole extra day, as in I used it one morning, slept, woke up, and went through a full day with a clean mouth.

How do natural toothpastes and regular toothpastes differ?

Sodium bicarbonate is an effective stain remover with mild abrasive action. It also has some anti-bacterial properties. It’s a favourite for ‘natural’ toothpastes, for example Arm & Hammer uses it across its range. Charcoal I wasn’t impressed by it but others seem to love it. Available at some retail stores and online. Be sure to get a fluoride rinse if you’re not a very young child and you plan to use this as your primary toothpaste. GC Tooth Mousse– this has an alternative remineralising ingredient, is great for sensitivity, and has a wide range of flavours. It is available from: The higher the hydrogen peroxide content, the more effective the toothpaste will be at whitening. Keep in mind that this could make the product more likely to irritate your teeth and gums.

Our experts examined some of the key ingredients used in popular toothpastes and found all have good evidence to support them, but one type may work better for you than another.Toothpaste tablets that you chew aim to cut down on the plastic waste generated by toothpaste tubes. While it wasn't always the case, many toothpaste tubes are now recyclable, as they're manufactured from plastic alone, as opposed to a mix of plastic and metal. Intrinsic staining happens inside your teeth and can be caused by trauma, certain medical treatment or excessive childhood fluoride consumption (but this is rare in the UK). Teeth also yellow as we age, due to thinning enamel. The only way to remove intrinsic staining is bleaching through dentist-administered professional products (using hydrogen peroxide). Fluoride is a vital ingredient to toothpaste, and only toothpastes which contain fluoride will normally be recommended by dentists.