Crest · Toothpaste
Crest Pro-Health Advanced Deep Clean Mint Toothpaste
Lower concern, typical toothpaste formulation with no known PFAS-prone features; Crest has made no PFAS claims or disclosures.
Crest Pro-Health Advanced Deep Clean is a standard aqueous toothpaste with no reported PFAS-related ingredients or treatments. Toothpaste formulations rarely require PFAS unless they contain water-resistant coatings or grease-blocking agents, which this product does not advertise.
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Aqueous gel toothpaste base with typical cosmetic excipients
Brand disclosure
Brand is silent on PFAS
Lab data
No public lab test
Why this grade
Category baseline
cosmetics is a category where PFAS exposure is more common.
No PFAS disclosure
No public statement about PFAS in this product.
Safe base material
Made from a material with no inherent PFAS use (ceramic, mineral, or natural fiber).
The full breakdown
What it's made of and why it matters
Crest Pro-Health Advanced Deep Clean is an aqueous gel toothpaste containing fluoride (the active ingredient for cavity prevention), abrasive silica or similar polishing agents, humectants like glycerin or sorbitol, and thickeners. The "deep clean" claim typically refers to mechanical abrasive action and surfactants that help remove surface stains and plaque. Unlike powders or paste-based formulations, gel toothpastes are inherently safer because the water-based matrix limits concentration and bioavailability of any problematic additives.
The brand's record and disclosure
Crest (owned by Procter & Gamble) operates under FDA oversight for toothpaste as an over-the-counter drug and cosmetic hybrid. The brand has no major recalls or safety warnings tied to this specific product line in recent public records. Crest does not prominently disclose PFAS content or absence; however, toothpastes are not a typical source of PFAS contamination because they lack the water-repellent coatings or non-stick properties that drive PFAS use in other consumer products.
How it compares in its category
Crest Pro-Health sits in the mainstream fluoride toothpaste segment, comparable in safety profile to Colgate Total, Sensodyne, and store-brand fluoride gels. It offers no material safety advantage or disadvantage versus category peers. Natural or PFAS-free focused brands (e.g., Tom's of Maine) market similar claims but lack stronger toxicological evidence; Crest's simplicity and regulatory compliance make it a safe default choice.
If you buy it
Use a pea-sized amount for children under 3 years; adults and older children can use standard amounts. Spit after brushing; do not swallow. Store in a cool, dry place and replace every 3 months or when tube is empty. Fluoride toothpaste is safe at normal use levels; ingestion risk occurs only with large accidental swallowing in very young children, which is why parental supervision is recommended.
Beyond PFAS: other things we checked
Established hazard classes for this product type, assessed from public information. These never change the PFAS grade; a Likely flag caps the Verdict at “Buy with care.”
Fluoride ingestion (children under 3)
Fluoride is a proven cavity preventative at recommended concentrations (1000 ppm in most adult formulas) but poses a low risk of dental fluorosis if routinely swallowed in large amounts by young children. This is a category-wide consideration, not specific to Crest; risk is managed by supervision and using only a pea-sized amount for toddlers.
Abrasive wear (enamel microabrasion)
Crest Pro-Health uses silica or similar polishing agents at standard concentrations. No specific reports of excessive enamel wear from this product exist; silica abrasivity is within cosmetic limits set by the FDA for toothpastes. Excessive aggressive brushing (not the product itself) is the primary enamel risk.
Fragrance allergens (mint flavoring)
Mint flavoring and essential oils are generally well tolerated but can trigger allergic contact dermatitis or aphthous ulcers in sensitive individuals. This risk is not unique to Crest; users with known mint sensitivity should switch to unflavored or alternative-flavor products.
Sodium lauryl sulfate (SLS) surfactant irritation
Crest Pro-Health formulations typically contain mild surfactants; no published recalls or widespread reports of mouth irritation from this specific product exist. SLS at toothpaste concentrations is considered safe by the FDA, though rare users report canker sore exacerbation.
1,4-dioxane (cosmetic contaminant)
1,4-dioxane can form as a byproduct in personal care products containing ethoxylated ingredients but is not intentionally added. No specific testing data or recalls for this product are publicly available; Crest formulations have not been independently tested and published for dioxane content in recent accessible databases.
What we don’t know
This grade is a model-based estimate from public materials, coatings, and brand disclosure at 78% confidence. It is not a lab result.
No independent PFAS lab test is on record for this exact product. A lab test could move the score in either direction.
The brand has not made a specific, verifiable PFAS-free statement, so part of this score reflects that missing disclosure rather than a confirmed material.
Formulations and coatings change between production runs. Always check the current label before buying.
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