It feels kind of gritty and doesnt foam up. Im hoping, hoping, hoping they bring it back when restrictions lift. Of the big brands, Ive found Crest Original to be less minty. I almost cried in the grocery store today trying to find one on the shelf. If your teeth are more prone to issues than mine, and/or you havent/dont go to the dentist as much as I do, you probably need more out of your toothpaste and other oral care products than I do. The toothpastes you and I want, those holy-grail the white-whale varieties: Not-Primarily-Mint Non-Cinnamon Toothpastes with Fluoride for Adults, tested and reviewed for your edification. On top of that, its made with several acidic fruit juices, which makes me question how healthy it is for brushing adult teeth. Mint may cause a burning sensation in the mouth. Who wants this? Thank you for posting the article! https://bitetoothpastebits.com/blogs/blog/the-f-word-3-reasons-why-our-bits-are-fluoride-free It looks like Im very much not alone! ), Crest Kid's Cavity Protection Fluoride Toothpaste, Strawberry Rush, 3 Count, Dr. Sheffields Certified Natural Toothpaste (Strawberry Banana) - Great Tasting, Fluoride Free Toothpaste/Freshen Your Breath, Whiten Your Teeth, Reduce Plaque (2-Pack), Tom's of Maine Whole Care Natural Toothpaste with Fluoride, Cinnamon Clove, 4.0 oz. Finding currently-available non-mint toothpastes that have fluoride is challenging, since most fluoridated toothpastes dont advertise themselves as such (fluoride is considered standard). The Orbit is a diverse collective of atheist and nonreligious bloggers committed to social justice, within and outside the secular community. Some people do. In particular, adults and children with learning disabilities can prefer a more bland tasting toothpaste. Im not linking to it because that would be promoting my irresponsible choices. Thanks for this! Available as unflavoured or cinnamon flavoured. Ive added info about n-ha to the Carifree description. Heres the tl;dr list of not-overly-minty fluoridated toothpastes that I recommend. Twice is explicitly anti-pseudoscience (!) The extreme flavor of mint toothpaste makes me balk at brushing; what if I want to eat or drink or sleep not long afterwards? Free of artificial flavors, fragrances, colors, sweeteners and preservatives. Difficult to get hold of due to production and supply issues. Post was not sent - check your email addresses! One little attempt couldnt hurt me, as Im not on any medication that would be affected by exposure to activated charcoal. You have no idea how much I appreciate your post. 3-Pack (Packaging May Vary), Jason Simply Coconut Whitening Fluoride-Free Toothpaste, Coconut Cream, 4.2 Oz, ACT Kids Anticavity Fluoride Toothpaste 4.6 oz. All content is copyright the authors except where otherwise noted. You can find it online or at CVS. Note: If you are concerned about the vegan and cruelty-free status of toothpaste, see Ethical Elephant for a list of brands. Contains SLS (only negative if looking to avoid SLS). document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Eli Heina Dadabhoy spent their childhood as a practicing Muslim who never in their right mind would have believed that they would grow up to be an atheist feminist secular humanist. Kingfisher is a British brand. Any thoughts on toothpastes with the Japanese N-Ha? Here are your non-mint options, none of which Ive tried. I figure its entirely possible that they came up with a better way than fluoride. I got it because I was sick of toothpaste burning me and not for anti fluoride woo reasons. 10% of company profits each year donated to charity. Make sure that if youre eating or drinking not long after brushing that whatever you consume doesnt clash overmuch with fennel. I hate the activated charcoal trend. I found an answer to this! It tastes very much like fennel. Its not the only toothpaste out there that has re-mineralizing ingredients, although its the only one Ive found in non-mint flavors; Apagard and Linhart both have similar active ingredient claims and are both described by reviewers as less harshly minty than other toothpastes. As far as I know, you can only get it online. Nothing about including mint in toothpaste actually makes teeth more clean! Saying I love the taste of fennel is a complete understatement. Id just about settled on Toms cinnamon clove, since it wasnt too strong a cinnamon flavor, but I still check the interwebs occasionally in case there have been new developments in the (apparently niche) non-mint, non-cinnamon, not for children,* WITH FLUORIDE toothpaste market! It works like a high-quality version upgrade to standard toothpaste, a smooth formula that foams up nicely when you brush and leaves your mouth feeling clean but not minty. My spouse has used Sensodyne for years. Some even come in pellet or tab form, which is less messy and involves less packaging than tubes. Ive used Kingfisher fennel with fluoride for 30 odd years now & have no teeth issues. I tried this toothpaste anyway. Thanks to a combination of genetics, electric brushing, luck, and excellent childhood dental care, I have good teeth. So, I absolutely had to try Kingfisher Fennel Toothpaste even though Id already long published this post. specifically for travel use, so I dont have to worry about liquids or about bursting a tube in my bag. Notify me of follow-up comments by email. I previously used Crest Orange and then it was discontinued. Related, but slightly off topic question: did you find any fluorinated toothpaste tablets, during your search? Why are there so few options without mint? Its runny, but a little bit goes a very long way. I found out because Facebook and Instagram keep showing me ads for bougie dental products. Its not as though everyone who cares about environmentalism is anti-science, but here we are. Free from animal ingredients and they do not test on animals. Then, they were all discontinued. Theres at least one Korean Beauty toothpaste brand with some intriguing fluoridated flavors. Bonabits comes in Royal Lemon Herb, Noble Peach Blossom, and Velvet Rose Apple Balm. Your email address will not be published. As a general recommendation, mainstream brands sometimes will issue a toothpaste intended to be used at night. That defeats the purpose for me. Hubby hates mint, and I have a daughter who is allergic! Colgate Active Lemon & Salt Healthy White Toothpaste, There was a luxe Japanese brand for a minute that sold no fewer than 28 fancy varieties, You definitely want to use the amount you actually need rather than what looks good in ads, Crest Complete Whitening Plus Cinnamon Expressions. If you have trouble brushing daily, are especially prone to cavities, and/or have sensitive teeth, this stuff could be very helpful to you. I am quite amused to have discovered there are in fact others like me who thought mint burning was a natural thing. Yet I know that Im not the only adult chasing that not-having-my-mouth-burned high. Thank you. The flavor was very faint and nearly undetectable. At my local discount market, they had Schmidts Coconut & Lime Toothpaste along with Listerine Nightly Reset Mouthwash in Twilight Mint. Its working really well for my spouses horrifically neglected and sensitive teeth. Easily available in supermarkets and drugstores. Unfortunately, I just went to reorder, and found they have effectively shut down their toothpaste business once COVID hit last year. They make flouridated and non-flouridated (UGH) versions of their toothpastes, so if youre buying it, be sure you get the right kind. Whilst ingredients like xylitol have a small anti-cavity effect, it would not be enough to be remineralizing in the same way as fluoride. Im so glad to know Im not alone in this pursuit. I hate mint- and also loathe the kids flavors I get stuck with at the dentist. I wont be using it again. I love this post. Theres a reason I refuse to link to any exclusively fluoride-free brands (and am annoyed about Toms of Maine and Hello and Kingfisher). Sadly no. Unlike some American brands that do this, theirs are helpfully color-coded so that you can immediately tell on sight if youre getting the woo or non-woo type. Though my dentist visits are short and uneventful, I do go at least once a year (twice if my insurance is in order). Add the fact that my partners partner is very allergic to lavender, and Twice Twilight cant be the one for me. Its from a brand people seem to love. Its runnier than regular toothpaste and looks pretty dark. Im 100% pro-fluoride but really dont like mint. Will see what the dentist says. Why would I ever want my mouth to taste like it? If you really want to try it, Ill mail what I have left to you (4 oz minus a couples of little dabs). I do a happy dance when fennel is available in my produce box. A non-mint fluoride free toothpaste that contains no fluoride and no major source of remineralizing agent. I have no idea what to do with this tube of toothpaste that I will never willingly use again. They sound less like mundane toothpaste Im forced to use to keep my teeth and more like delightfully fancy beverages. You know, the ones that come in all those great flavors. Eli has been an active participant in atheist organizations and events in and around Orange County, CA since 2007, and on the national stage since 2011. My only complaint is that Id likely eventually get tired of it, since vanilla and lavender are a little boring as far as flavors go. He does like it so far, so I tried it. Its not all talk, either. One of my friends suggested using whatever hippie toothpaste you want, then adding a fluoride rinse at the end. Sorry, your blog cannot share posts by email. Update 23 Dec 2020: This is one of my most popular posts ever. If you want a charcoal toothpaste, you probably dont care about science and therefore would be indifferent at best to the presence of fluoride. Certain oral conditions may make mint toothpaste uncomfortable in the mouth, for example: Head and neck cancer patients after radiotherapy. One example of is, Arm and Hammer. The texture is a little runnier and grittier than standard toothpastes, but its not bad. As an adult, Ive developed a real taste for fresh fennel bulb and fennel fronds in my food and as DIY tisane. It has fluoride but is also made with a really popular and trendy ingredient. Some people can swill citrus and never floss and still have great teeth, while others will always have issues regardless of meticulous dental hygiene practices. The Twilight variant, intended to be a nighttime toothpaste, is a true White Whale. 2-Pack (Packaging May Vary), MOON Whitening Anticavity Toothpaste with Fluoride, Fresh Mint Flavor for Clean Breath, Tom's of Maine Fluoride-Free Propolis & Myrrh Natural Toothpaste, Fennel, 5.5 oz.