Toothpaste vs Sensitive 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

Why this gradeBuy

TheraBreath

Sensitive Toothpaste

PFAS grade

C 75/100

Overall grade

C 71/100

Verdict

Buy

Hazard flags

⚑ 1

Material

aqueous gel toothpaste formulation

Confidence

72%

PossiblePotassium nitrate or strontium compound safety (desensitizing agents)

Why this gradeBuy

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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