Toothpaste, ranked by PFAS grade
15 products graded from Bad to Excellent, best-graded first. 15 grade Good or better and are worth buying.
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Colgate
CAVITY PROTECTION TOOTHPASTE
aqueous gel with fluoride, silica, sorbitol, cellulose
Fluoride ingestion (systemic dose risk)
Limited concern
Minimal concern; toothpaste formulation has no inherent PFAS application drivers.
⚠Starting grade for this product type
Colgate
Whitening Gel Toothpaste
Aqueous gel base with fluoride, silica, surfactants, glycerin
Fluoride (swallowing risk in children)
Moderate concern
Silica abrasive (enamel wear)
Limited concern
Surfactant irritation (mouth/gum sensitivity)
Limited concern
Minimal PFAS concern; standard toothpaste with no known Teflon-family coating or water-repellent coating triggers.
⚠Starting grade for this product type
Colgate
Optic White Toothpaste
aqueous gel base with fluoride, silica, glycerin
Fluoride systemic toxicity (ingestion)
Limited concern
Fragrance and flavor allergens
Limited concern
Minimal PFAS concern; standard toothpaste with no identified high-risk ingredients.
⚠Starting grade for this product type
Sensodyne
Cavity + Sensitivity Toothpaste
Aqueous gel toothpaste, standard formulation
Fluoride toxicity (systemic, from ingestion)
Limited concern
Sodium lauryl sulfate (SLS) irritation
Moderate concern
Minimal concern; no PFAS-prone additives in standard toothpaste, no brand disclosure.
⚠Starting grade for this product type
Sensodyne
Pronamel Toothpaste Gentle Whitening
Aqueous gel base with calcium compounds and abrasives (silica/alumina); typical toothpaste formulation
Fluoride toxicity (systemic ingestion)
Limited concern
Allergic contact dermatitis from flavorings or thickeners
Limited concern
Minimal concern; standard toothpaste with no known PFAS triggers, no explicit brand disclosure.
⚠Starting grade for this product type
Sensodyne
Repair and Protect Whitening Toothpaste
aqueous gel toothpaste (typical glycerin, silica, sodium fluoride base)
Fluoride content
Limited concern
Fragrance/flavor allergens
Limited concern
Lower PFAS concern for typical oral-use toothpaste; no known Teflon-family coating or water-repellent coating triggers.
⚠Starting grade for this product type
Tom's of Maine
Fluoride-Free Antiplaque Whitening Toothpaste
Glycerin, calcium carbonate, silica, natural flavoring, gum base (typical toothpaste formula)
Fragrance or flavoring allergens
Limited concern
Lower PFAS concern for a basic toothpaste; no Teflon-family coating or water-resistance coatings expected in standard oral care.
⚠Starting grade for this product type
Tom's of Maine
Fluoride-Free Antiplaque Whitening Natural Toothpaste (2 Pack)
toothpaste gel/paste (mineral, humectant, and natural abrasive base)
Abrasive particle size and enamel wear
Limited concern
Fragrance allergens and sensitizers
Limited concern
Lower concern; toothpaste formulations rarely require PFAS, but Tom's does not voluntarily disclose.
⚠Starting grade for this product type
Tom's of Maine
Antiplaque Whitening Toothpaste
water-based gel with sorbitol, hydrated silica, fluoride compound
Fluoride systemic toxicity (ingestion risk)
Limited concern
Sorbitol digestive effect (minor ingestion)
Limited concern
Lower PFAS concern, toothpaste formula has no routine need for PFAS; skip if you want explicit assurance.
⚠Starting grade for this product type
Crest
Cavity Protection Toothpaste
aqueous gel/paste (fluoride, silica, glycerin, detergents)
Fluoride ingestion risk (primarily pediatric)
Moderate concern
Sodium lauryl sulfate (SLS) sensitivity or allergic contact dermatitis
Limited concern
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)
Limited concern
Sodium Lauryl Sulfate (SLS) sensitivity
Limited concern
Abrasive particulate (silica) and enamel wear
Moderate concern
Artificial colorants and flavorings (allergen potential)
Limited concern
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
Limited concern
Abrasive damage to enamel
Limited concern
Fragrance allergens and irritants
Limited concern
Sodium lauryl sulfate (SLS) detergent
Moderate concern
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)
Limited concern
Fragrance allergens (mint flavoring)
Limited concern
Lower concern, typical toothpaste formulation with no known PFAS-prone features; Crest has made no PFAS claims or disclosures.
⚠Starting grade for this product type
Crest
Clean Mint Pro-Health Toothpaste
aqueous gel toothpaste base with standard cosmetic excipients
Fragrance allergens and irritants
Limited concern
Lower PFAS concern for typical toothpaste; no evidence of intentional PFAS use in oral care formulations.
⚠Starting grade for this product type
Crest
Complete Scope Outlast Ultra Toothpaste
aqueous gel base with fluoride, silicas, polymers, surfactants
Flavor allergens (mint, cinnamaldehyde, other additives)
Limited concern
Lower concern, typical toothpaste formula with no known PFAS triggers, but brand discloses nothing.
⚠Starting grade for this product type
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