It’s no secret that
oral health is essential to our overall wellbeing, not to mention keeping the dental bill low. The foundation of oral health is daily brushing habits, and the toothpaste you choose is especially important. Not only does toothpaste go directly in your mouth, but you use it two if not three times a day and likely ingest a small amount regularly. This means you want to make sure your toothpaste is high quality and full of safe, healthy ingredients.
Here’s a roundup of bestselling natural toothpastes at
Vitacost. The products in this list are safe, healthy and effective, and customers are known to buy them on repeat. It’s important to note that many natural toothpastes do not contain fluoride, which plays an important role in preventing tooth decay. Generally, unless you have an allergy or you have been advised by a healthcare professional to avoid it, you should at least intermittently be utilizing a fluoride-containing toothpaste.
Top 10 Natural Toothpastes
Free of sodium lauryl sulfate, a common irritant found in store-bought toothpaste, this toothpaste utilizes the powers of blue green algae to strengthen your teeth. The refreshing power of spearmint and parsley makes for a tasty, well-rounded product that you’ll feel great using every day.
What customers are saying:
“This has been my main toothpaste for over 5 years now and I don’t see that changing anytime soon! It always leaves my mouth feeling very fresh and clean. I love that it is free of fluoride, and the flavor is a perfect mild mint flavor.” -
severinav
This paste utilizes the unique combination of coconut flour and coconut oil to naturally and gently cleanse your teeth effectively and consistently. The coconut products come from Sri Lanka’s Serendipol project that funds farmers and community led projects focusing on education, infrastructure and health. Who knew you could make a difference while brushing your teeth?
What customers are saying:
“My husband and I both have used a variety of natural toothpastes but this was the only one we noticed actually whitened our teeth.” -
Jasa
Neem, sometimes referred to as the “Ayurvedic toothbrush” combines its teeth cleaning power with the acid-defending strength of tea tree oil to make for a super effective and clean toothpaste. The baking soda and sea salt combo additionally works to scrub teeth clean.
What customers are saying:
“This is a great natural toothpaste, the neem is great for gums while the mint keeps your breath fresh. Doesn’t feel chalky like some baking soda toothpastes.” -
Bailey3
It’s hard to go wrong with a Tom’s product, and this paste is no different. This toothpaste specifically targets plaque and tartar build up to help whiten teeth. It also contains zinc citrate, which has been shown to freshen breath by reducing the smells produced by our mouth bacteria. It gets its sweet taste from xylitol, a naturally occurring sugar alcohol from birch and corn.
What the customers are saying:
“Tom's of Maine is the best! Whitens without "bleaching" and leaves a fresh taste without that overwhelming ‘toothpaste’ feel.” -
Beverly Slapin
This toothpaste from Sprinjene utilizes the unique powers of black see oil to reduce tooth sensitivity. Many natural toothpastes are lacking the sensitivity reducing component that some big toothpaste brands have, but this powerful yet all-natural product gets the job done. If that wasn’t enough, black seed oil also helps remineralize enamel and freshen breath.
What the customers are saying:
“I don’t usually rave about toothpaste, but this is the best I’ve ever used! It cleans really well, freshens breath, tastes good and helps with sensitivity. I will definitely be buying this again.” -
AN44
This toothpaste is great for anyone looking for an all-natural fluoride containing option. Made without sodium lauryl sulfate, artificial dyes or sweeteners you can feel confident about using this daily. It incorporates aloe vera, which has been shown to effectively reduce cavity-causing bacteria due to its anti-inflammatory containing anthraquinones.
What the customers are saying:
“This product works well and an added bonus is that it has no SLS which is derived from trees in the rainforest or petroleum and is considered possibly harmful. This toothpaste has it all without the harmful ingredients.” -
Pamela
Fluoride is a very important component for children’s toothpaste to help kids build strong resilient teeth. This product from Tom’s of Maine is free of anything artificial and made delicious with real fruit juice, making it something both you and your kids can enjoy.
What customers are saying:
“Tastes great, my kids love it, and gives a really deep clean! It leaves their breath smelling fresh all day. I definitely recommend!” -
tlc819
This product from Desert Essence combines the refreshing and cleansing powers of zinc citrate and tea tree oil in addition to bamboo stem fiber and baking soda. The combination of bamboo stem fiber and baking soda works to wipe away stains and whiten teeth. If you’re looking for a clean whitening toothpaste, this is the one for you.
What customers are saying:
“Great quality adult toothpaste that is not irritating, not overly sweet, actually cleans teeth and gums, fights plaque & bad breath, is refreshing & is our new favorite toothpaste. Highly recommend this product & Vitacost to Friends & family.” -
Gail in NJ
Activated charcoal has been getting a lot of hype recently, and for good reason. This product takes advantage of its detoxing powers. Activated charcoal has been shown to work great as a stain remover and to help absorb toxins in the mouth. In addition, the green tea extract contains anti-inflammatory properties to keep gums healthy and help fight gingivitis.
What customers are saying:
“Great price & product. In just a short time of using it I saw my teeth whiten. I've tried other charcoal toothpastes, I definitely like this one the best so far.” -
nfaNY
While not a toothpaste, floss is an essential component to your oral health routine. This all-natural floss is coated with beeswax and the packaging is free of plastic, PTFE and PFAs, making it healthy for you and the environment. What’s extra special about this product is it also naturally expands, helping you get an even deeper clean between your teeth.
What the customers are saying:
“My husband and I definitely prefer this floss over any other brand. It seems to be gentler on gums because of its thickness, yet I'm still able to get it in between my teeth where I have some crowding. We've used all the "mainstream" brands dentists hand out but when it's time to buy floss, we always come back to Dr. Tung's.” -
michelle
