Crest Pro-Health Advanced Deep Clean Mint Toothpaste
Lower concern, typical toothpaste formulation with no known PFAS-prone features; Crest has made no PFAS claims or disclosures.
This standard aqueous toothpaste contains no reported PFAS-related ingredients or treatments. Toothpaste formulations rarely require PFAS unless they contain water-resistant coatings or grease-blocking agents, which this product does not advertise.
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Material
Aqueous gel toothpaste base with typical cosmetic excipients
Brand disclosure
Brand is silent on PFAS
Lab data
No public lab test
What’s concerning
Category baseline
The starting point for this type of product, before anything specific to this product is counted.
No PFAS disclosure
No public statement from the brand about PFAS in this product.
Fluoride ingestion (children under 3)
Fluoride is a proven cavity preventative at recommended concentrations (1000 ppm in most adult formulas) but poses a low risk of dental fluorosis if routinely swallowed in large amounts by young children. This is a category-wide consideration, not specific to Crest; risk is managed by supervision and using only a pea-sized amount for toddlers.
Fragrance allergens (mint flavoring)
Mint flavoring and essential oils are generally well tolerated but can trigger allergic contact dermatitis or aphthous ulcers in sensitive individuals. This risk is not unique to Crest; users with known mint sensitivity should switch to unflavored or alternative-flavor products.
What’s reassuring
Base material not linked to PFAS
The main material recorded for this product is not one associated with PFAS.
Abrasive wear (enamel microabrasion)
Crest Pro-Health uses silica or similar polishing agents at standard concentrations. No specific reports of excessive enamel wear from this product exist; silica abrasivity is within cosmetic limits set by the FDA for toothpastes. Excessive aggressive brushing (not the product itself) is the primary enamel risk.
Sodium lauryl sulfate (SLS) surfactant irritation
Crest Pro-Health formulations typically contain mild surfactants; no published recalls or widespread reports of mouth irritation from this specific product exist. SLS at toothpaste concentrations shows lower hazard concern according to FDA classification, though some users report canker sore exacerbation.
1,4-dioxane (cosmetic contaminant)
1,4-dioxane can form as a byproduct in personal care products containing ethoxylated ingredients but is not intentionally added. No specific testing data or recalls for this product are publicly available; Crest formulations have not been independently tested and published for dioxane content in recent accessible databases.
The full breakdown
What it's made of and why it matters
Crest Pro-Health Advanced Deep Clean is an aqueous gel toothpaste containing fluoride (the active ingredient for cavity prevention), abrasive silica or similar polishing agents, humectants like glycerin or sorbitol, and thickeners. The "deep clean" claim typically refers to mechanical abrasive action and surfactants that help remove surface stains and plaque. Unlike powders or paste-based formulations, gel toothpastes have a water-based matrix that may limit concentration and bioavailability of problematic additives.
The brand's record and disclosure
Crest (owned by Procter & Gamble) operates under FDA oversight for toothpaste as an over-the-counter drug and cosmetic hybrid. The brand has no major recalls or safety warnings tied to this specific product line in recent public records. Crest does not prominently disclose PFAS content or absence; however, toothpastes are not a typical source of PFAS contamination because they lack the water-repellent coatings or non-stick properties that drive PFAS use in other consumer products.
How it compares in its category
Crest Pro-Health sits in the mainstream fluoride toothpaste segment, comparable in safety profile to Colgate Total, Sensodyne, and store-brand fluoride gels. It offers no material safety advantage or disadvantage versus category peers. Natural or PFAS-free focused brands (e.g.Tom's of Maine market similar claims but lack stronger toxicological evidence; Crest's simplicity and regulatory compliance suggest lower concern for this product category.
If you buy it
Use a pea-sized amount for children under 3 years; adults and older children can use standard amounts. Spit after brushing; do not swallow. Store in a cool, dry place and replace every 3 months or when tube is empty. Fluoride toothpaste poses lower ingestion risk at normal use levels; risk increases with large accidental swallowing in very young children, which is why parental supervision is recommended.
What we don’t know
- Basis
- Model estimate, 78% confidence, not a lab result
- Lab test
- None on record for this exact product
- Brand statement
- Crest has made none
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