Crest Review, Is Crest Non-Toxic?
Across 6 graded products, Crest averages Excellent (75/100). On disclosure, the brand says nothing publicly about PFAS. 6 of its products grade Good or better. Grades are model-based estimates, not lab results.
PFAS Authority is a scoring system, not a laboratory. We do not test products ourselves. Grades are model-based, built from published ingredients, materials, certifications, brand disclosures and third-party lab results where they exist. See the rubric.
Worth buying from Crest Good or better, best-graded first
Crest
Cavity Protection Toothpaste
aqueous gel/paste (fluoride, silica, glycerin, detergents)
Fluoride ingestion risk (primarily pediatric)
Ingestion of excess fluoride during childhood can cause dental fluorosis (cosmetic white…
Sodium lauryl sulfate (SLS) sensitivity or allergic contact dermatitis
SLS is a mild surfactant that can irritate oral mucosa or trigger canker sores in…
Lower concern, standard toothpaste with no known PFAS exposure pathway, but Crest has not publicly disclosed PFAS testing.
⚠Starting grade for this product type
Crest
Complete Scope Whitening Toothpaste
Aqueous gel/paste with standard cosmetic additives
Sodium Fluoride (ingestion risk in children)
Toothpaste fluoride at labeled concentrations (typically 1000-1500 ppm) when used as…
Sodium Lauryl Sulfate (SLS) sensitivity
SLS is a common foaming agent in Crest Complete Scope and may trigger canker sores or gum…
Abrasive particulate (silica) and enamel wear
Whitening formulations typically use elevated silica content for stain removal, which…
Artificial colorants and flavorings (allergen potential)
Scope whitening varieties may contain synthetic dyes (e.g., CI 77891, titanium dioxide)…
Lower PFAS concern for typical toothpaste; no evidence triggers alarm.
⚠Starting grade for this product type
Crest
3D White Advanced Glamorous White Teeth Whitening Toothpaste
Aqueous toothpaste gel with fluoride active
Fluoride ingestion risk
Toothpaste fluoride poses lower concern when spit out but shows higher concern if…
Abrasive damage to enamel
Whitening toothpastes use higher polishing silica loads than standard formulations.…
Fragrance allergens and irritants
Crest 3D White includes flavor and fragrance compounds (e.g., peppermint, sweeteners).…
Sodium lauryl sulfate (SLS) detergent
Many Crest whitening formulations contain SLS as a foaming agent. SLS is recognized by…
Lower PFAS concern; standard toothpaste formulation with no known Teflon-family coating coatings or DWFR treatments.
⚠Starting grade for this product type
Crest
Pro-Health Advanced Deep Clean Mint Toothpaste
Aqueous gel toothpaste base with typical cosmetic excipients
Fluoride ingestion (children under 3)
Fluoride is a proven cavity preventative at recommended concentrations (1000 ppm in most…
Fragrance allergens (mint flavoring)
Mint flavoring and essential oils are generally well tolerated but can trigger allergic…
Lower concern, typical toothpaste formulation with no known PFAS-prone features; Crest has made no PFAS claims or disclosures.
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Crest
Clean Mint Pro-Health Toothpaste
aqueous gel toothpaste base with standard cosmetic excipients
Fragrance allergens and irritants
Mint flavoring can provoke contact irritation or allergic sensitivity in sensitive…
Lower PFAS concern for typical toothpaste; no evidence of intentional PFAS use in oral care formulations.
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Crest
Complete Scope Outlast Ultra Toothpaste
aqueous gel base with fluoride, silicas, polymers, surfactants
Flavor allergens (mint, cinnamaldehyde, other additives)
Some individuals report oral irritation, contact dermatitis, or allergic reactions to…
Lower concern, typical toothpaste formula with no known PFAS triggers, but brand discloses nothing.
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Crest and PFAS, common questions
- Does Crest have PFAS?
- We graded 6 Crest products, averaging Excellent (75/100). 6 grade Good or better. Grades are model-based estimates built from published materials, ingredients and disclosures, not lab tests.
- Is Crest non-toxic?
- Crest Cavity Protection Toothpaste is the highest-graded Crest product we have scored, at 75/100. It depends on the product line rather than the brand, so check the grade of the exact item you are buying.
- Which Crest products are lower concern for PFAS?
- The highest-graded Crest products we have scored are Crest Cavity Protection Toothpaste, Crest Complete Scope Whitening Toothpaste, Crest 3D White Advanced Glamorous White Teeth Whitening Toothpaste. That is our model-based estimate from materials and public disclosure, not a lab test.
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