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

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

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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