Pro-Health Advanced Sensitivity Relief Toothpaste
Lower concern toothpaste; no known PFAS use in formulation.
Crest's toothpaste contains standard oral care ingredients without known PFAS additives. Fluoride compounds in toothpaste are not PFAS; brand makes no PFAS claims.
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Material
Aqueous toothpaste with fluoride, silica abrasive, glycerin, sorbitol
Lab data
No public lab test
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What Pro-Health Advanced Sensitivity Toothpaste is made of, ingredients and materials
Pro-Health Advanced Sensitivity Relief is an aqueous (water-based) toothpaste formulated with sodium fluoride for cavity prevention, silica as the mechanical abrasive, glycerin and sorbitol as humectants to retain moisture, and potassium compounds (potassium citrate or potassium nitrate) to desensitize exposed dentin. This composition is typical for sensitivity-relief fluoride toothpastes and does not rely on unusual coating materials, resins, or chemical preservative systems that would introduce novel toxicological concerns for oral use.
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 (developmental concern in young children)
Standard fluoride toothpastes carry a known risk if swallowed in high quantity by children under 6; this product is labeled for adult and supervised pediatric use. Risk is dose-dependent and tied to ingestion habit, not formulation defect.
Silica abrasive enamel microabrasion
Silica is a standard mild abrasive in toothpaste and is not inherently damaging, but aggressive brushing or high-abrasion formulations over time can contribute to enamel wear. This product does not disclose abrasion rating; RDA (relative dentin abrasivity) data for this specific variant is not publicly available.
Fragrance and flavoring allergens
Toothpaste typically contains mint or other flavor compounds and fragrance materials; individual sensitivity to these is rare but documented. Crest does not itemize fragrance components, so allergy screening requires ingredient list cross-reference or direct brand inquiry.
Artificial sweeteners (sorbitol) digestive effect if ingested
Sorbitol in toothpaste is harmless in normal spit-out use but can cause laxative effect if swallowed in large quantities. Not a concern for intended brushing-and-spit routine.
What’s reassuring
Base material not linked to PFAS
The main material recorded for this product is not one associated with PFAS.
Sodium lauryl sulfate (SLS) or other surfactants
Crest's sensitivity relief line often omits high-foaming surfactants to reduce irritation; this product formulation does not list SLS, though specific detergent use is not detailed in public labeling. Confirm by reading the full ingredient label for your batch.
How is this PFAS grade calculated?
The brand's record and disclosure
Crest (Procter & Gamble) does not publicly emphasize PFAS absence but has no documented PFAS use in toothpaste formulations per available records. P&G has faced historical scrutiny on ingredient transparency in other personal-care lines but toothpaste remains a regulated OTC drug category in the US (FDA oversight), which constrains ingredient latitude. No recalls or safety actions specific to this product line have been established in public databases.
How it compares in its category
Sensitivity-relief toothpastes across the market (Sensodyne, Colgate Sensitive Pro-Relief, store brands) share nearly identical active and inert ingredient profiles, fluoride, potassium salts, silica, glycerin. Crest's formulation is not differentiated by exotic additives; it sits in the mainstream of dental care products with standard risk profiles. The sensitivity mechanism (potassium ion occlusion) is well-established and not a source of systemic toxicological concern in brushing-and-spit use.
If you buy it
Use as directed (pea-sized amount, brush twice daily, spit out, do not swallow in large amounts, especially in children under 6). Silica abrasive is mild but repeated over-brushing or high-grit formulations can microabrade enamel; gentle technique matters more than product choice. Store in a cool, dry place away from direct heat; toothpaste tubes are stable at room temperature. Sensitivity relief takes 2-4 weeks of consistent use; if no improvement, switch products or consult a dentist for underlying issues.
What is not known about PFAS in this product?
- Basis
- Model estimate, 78% confidence, not a lab result
- Lab test
- None on record for this exact product
- Brand statement
- Crest has made a specific claim
Formulations change between production runs, so check the current label. How we grade.
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