Natural Toothpaste Peppermint Charcoal vs Fluoride Free Toothpaste: which is safer?
Davids Natural Toothpaste Peppermint Charcoal is our pick: better on PFAS and on the overall hazard picture.
Our pick
Davids
Natural Toothpaste Peppermint Charcoal
PFAS grade
A 100/100
Overall grade
A 92/100
Verdict
Buy
Hazard flags
⚑ 2
Material
Charcoal, glycerin, hydrated silica, natural flavor, mineral base
Confidence
82%
PossibleHeavy metals in charcoal or mineral base
PossibleFragrance allergens in natural flavor
Native
Fluoride Free Toothpaste
PFAS grade
A 100/100
Overall grade
C 76/100
Verdict
Buy
Hazard flags
⚑ 3
Material
toothpaste base: glycerin, xylitol, silica; fluoride-free formula
Confidence
78%
ReportedXylitol toxicity to animals
PossibleGlycerin osmotic effect and oral irritation
ReportedLack of fluoride benefit and cavity prevention
Both products run through the same public rubric: materials, coatings, brand disclosure, lab findings, and recalls, plus a beyond-PFAS hazard analysis. Grades are model-based estimates, not lab tests. How grades work →
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