Toothpaste vs Cavity + Sensitivity Toothpaste: which is safer?
Davids Toothpaste is our pick: better on PFAS and on the overall hazard picture.
Our pick
Davids
Toothpaste
PFAS grade
A 100/100
Overall grade
A 96/100
Verdict
Buy
Hazard flags
⚑ 1
Material
natural mineral-based formula (calcium carbonate, hydroxyapatite)
Confidence
78%
PossibleSynthetic flavoring or fragrance allergens
Sensodyne
Cavity + Sensitivity Toothpaste
PFAS grade
C 75/100
Overall grade
F 61/100
Verdict
Buy
Hazard flags
⚑ 2
Material
Aqueous gel toothpaste, standard formulation
Confidence
72%
PossibleFluoride toxicity (systemic, from ingestion)
ReportedSodium lauryl sulfate (SLS) irritation
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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