As with the list above, the recommendations in the table below cover various countries. Availability may vary depending on your location. Brand Fluoride is a vital ingredient to toothpaste, and only toothpastes which contain fluoride will normally be recommended by dentists. As a dentist I do recommend choosing a toothpaste with fluoride in it, but have included some non-fluoride options below. Kingfisher also do an aloe vera flavour and whitening charcoal option. I’ve not tried these yet, because the fennel has just been such a winner for me, but I will try them this year and let you know what I think.

The following is a list of toothpastes that are not mint flavoured, but do still contain mint trace in the form of oils or aromas. If you have tried a non-mint toothpaste, please leave a comment to let others know how you found it. Jump to a section I grew up using Colgate and Aquafresh. When I developed tooth sensitivity, my dentist pushed me onto Sensodyne, which I used for many years.It is designed to be used in addition to regular toothpaste to help manage sensitivity. Ideally you brush with toothpaste and then apply the crème with your finger and an interdental brush to get between the teeth. Do read the instructions that come with this dental crème as it is not the same as using a regular toothpaste. I reached out to the manufacturers of the toothpastes below to confirm that they do not have mint oils or aromas.

Please note: In October 2023 we removed Green Beaver Zesty Orange from the table below because it does contain mint. Brand To still get the anti-cavity benefits of your mint free toothpaste, make sure it still has fluoride in its list of ingredients.

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GC make lots of different dental products and materials. Tooth Mousse is one of those available to the general public, however leaflets and GC recommend you should talk to a dental professional before using this product. I tried the vanilla flavour. The flavour was sweet and mild and did not last after spitting out the excess. It is a solid white crème which is non foaming. I have included it as an option in case it is a flavour you are very interested in, but it may be expensive because it will likely be shipped from the USA or UK. Tooth Mousse is fluoride free, but contains a specialist ingredient called Recaladent. This CCP-ACP is a way to get calcium and phosphate to the tooth which will prevent tooth decay. It also helps prevent tooth sensitivity.

Other than the taste, the clincher for me with this toothpaste is that it’s gentle. As mentioned, I’ve only used the fennel flavour (with fluoride) for six years and my teeth are no longer sensitive. I’m not saying that this toothpaste will cure sensitivity, but because of it’s gentle formula it’s been effective for me. GC Tooth Mousse– this has an alternative remineralising ingredient, is great for sensitivity, and has a wide range of flavours. It is available from: In our list of recommended options, we have included truly non-mint toothpastes that do not contain traces of mint (apart from the Colgate Kids Bubble Fruit option). With Kingfisher, however, two rinses gets rid of the toothpaste and you’re left with a gentle fennel aftertaste that completely dissipates after 10 minutes, leaving you with a clean, refreshed taste in your mouth. The next time you see it in the shop, and you’ve been interested in a natural toothpaste, I certainly recommend trying it. Tooth decay

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A non-mint fluoride free toothpaste that contains no fluoride and which does contain an alternative remineralising agent. Calcium phosphates (such as hydroxyapatite) help re-harden the tooth surface in a similar way to fluoride. These ingredients are newer than fluoride and are still undergoing long term studies, but are showing a lot of promise. They are normally more expensive than fluoride, but there is lots of evidence supporting their effectiveness. I’ve rounded up a whole list of non-mint toothpastes below, and you can see which ones don’t contain fluoride below. Some popular options include: A non-mint fluoride free toothpaste that contains no fluoride and no major source of remineralising agent. Whilst ingredients like xylitol have a small anti-cavity effect, it would not be enough to be remineralising in the same way as fluoride. The recommendations in the table below cover various countries. As such, some may be harder than others to source depending on your location. The mint flavour was natural tasting (not overpowering like other toothpaste brands) but I didn’t find the tooth brushing experience refreshing. The fennel flavour, however, is incredible, and I’ve been using it religiously for six years and my oral hygiene has been very good.