Cavity + Sensitivity Toothpaste vs Tom’s of Maine Antiplaque and Whitening Fluoride Free Toothpaste, Peppermint, 2 Pack, 4.5 Oz: which is safer?
Tom’s of Maine Antiplaque and Whitening Fluoride Free Toothpaste, Peppermint, 2 Pack, 4.5 Oz is our pick, better on PFAS and on the overall hazard picture.
Sensodyne
Cavity + Sensitivity Toothpaste
PFAS grade
Overall grade
Verdict
Hazard flags
Material
Confidence
PossibleFluoride toxicity (systemic, from ingestion)
ReportedSodium lauryl sulfate (SLS) irritation
Our pick
Tom's of Maine
Tom’s of Maine Antiplaque and Whitening Fluoride Free Toothpaste, Peppermint, 2 Pack, 4.5 Oz
PFAS grade
Overall grade
Verdict
Hazard flags
Material
Confidence
PossibleHeavy metals in mineral pigments or abrasives
PossibleFragrance allergens from essential oils
Where these two actually differ
- We flag Fluoride toxicity (systemic, from ingestion) and Sodium lauryl sulfate (SLS) irritation on the Sensodyne and not on the Tom's of Maine.
- We flag Heavy metals in mineral pigments or abrasives and Fragrance allergens from essential oils on the Tom's of Maine and not on the Sensodyne.
- The Sensodyne is Aqueous gel toothpaste, standard formulation where the Tom's of Maine is toothpaste base, mineral silica, essential oils, which is most of the difference in these two grades.
- The gap is 25 points, wide enough that this is not a close call, and the Tom's of Maine is the one to buy.
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