Sensodyne Review, Is Sensodyne Non-Toxic?
Sensodyne averages 76 out of 100 on PFAS Authority's PFAS and toxin screen across the 9 Sensodyne products graded as of October 2026, and all 9 reach its 70 point pass mark.
Sensodyne grades Excellent on our four-band scale. On disclosure, the brand says nothing publicly about PFAS. See what every brand has published about PFAS for how that compares.
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.
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Does Sensodyne have PFAS, by category
Which Sensodyne products are PFAS-free? Good or better, best-graded first
- Toothpaste with standard ingredients (silica abrasive, glycerin, sodium fluoride)
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Fluoride ingestion risk (accidental swallowing). Sodium fluoride at 0.15% (1500 ppm) is low concern for…
3 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
- aqueous gel toothpaste (typical glycerin, silica, sodium fluoride base)
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Fluoride content. At 1450 ppm sodium fluoride, this falls within the ADA recommendation range of 1000-1500…
2 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
- Nylon dental tape, likely uncoated or minimally treated
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Nylon microfiber shedding. Worn or frayed tape may shed nylon microfibers into the mouth. This is a…
2 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
- Aqueous gel base with calcium compounds and abrasives (silica/alumina); typical toothpaste formulation
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Fluoride toxicity (systemic ingestion). Fluoride at 1000-1500 ppm (typical for Pronamel) presents lower…
2 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
- Nylon filament, waxed
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Oral mucosal irritation or allergic reaction. Rare cases of contact dermatitis or gum irritation from…
- Dental floss, synthetic polymer (unspecified)
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Flavoring/mint oil allergens. If this formulation contains added flavoring, mint or spearmint oil can trigger…
- Aqueous gel toothpaste, standard formulation
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Fluoride toxicity (systemic, from ingestion). Toothpaste fluoride concentration (1000-1500 ppm) presents…
2 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
- Nylon monofilament dental floss
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Fragrance allergen sensitization. If the floss is flavored (e.g., mint), synthetic fragrances may trigger…
2 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
- Nylon dental floss with natural wax coating
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Fragrance allergens or undisclosed additives. Sensodyne may add mint or flavor compounds to the wax coating…
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- Plant-based waxed fiber floss
- A third party reports verifying it as PFAS-free
- Fragrance allergens and sensitizers
- nylon monofilament
- The brand calls it PFAS-free, which we have not verified
- Microplastics
2 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
- Coconut fiber-based floss
- The brand calls it PFAS-free, which we have not verified
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- water, saponified oils, essential oils, minerals
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Fragrance/essential oil sensitization (peppermint)
- fluoride, glycerin, sorbitol, silica, cellulose gum
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Fluoride ingestion toxicity
2 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
- Aqueous toothpaste with fluoride, silica abrasive, glycerin, sorbitol
- Fluoride ingestion (developmental concern in young children)
4 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
Sensodyne and PFAS, common questions
- Does Sensodyne have PFAS?
- Sensodyne averages 76 out of 100 on PFAS Authority's PFAS and toxin screen across the 9 Sensodyne products graded as of October 2026, and all 9 reach its 70 point pass mark. Grades are model-based estimates built from published materials, ingredients and disclosures, not lab tests.
- Is Sensodyne non-toxic?
- Pronamel Gentle Whitening Toothpaste is the highest-graded Sensodyne product we have scored, at 85/100. It depends on the product line rather than the brand, so check the grade of the exact item you are buying.
- Which Sensodyne products are lower concern for PFAS?
- The highest-graded Sensodyne products we have scored are Pronamel Gentle Whitening Toothpaste, Sensodyne Repair and Protect Whitening Toothpaste, Sensodyne Dental Tape 50m. That is our model-based estimate from materials and public disclosure, not a lab test.
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