2. Jack ‘n’ Jill Organic Banana Toothpaste

This natural organic banana toothpaste is aimed at kids 6 months plus, but hey–you may like it too! It has a high safety rating from  on EWG‘s Skin Deep – it’s rated the  safest kids toothpaste on the market. In fact, it’s the only kid’s toothpaste to be rated at a zero health risk for children. It is sweet (thanks to Xylitol), safe to swallow, fluoride free, sugar free, SLS free, with no added colours,  preservatives or mint (which kids sometimes dislike).

3. Lavera Toothpaste

Natural care for healthy teeth comes with sea salt and minerals, as well as propolis and echinacea extract. Free of all nasties, the calcium carbonate and silicic acid ensure thorough removal of plaque. Of course, regular brushing of the teeth removes bacterial plaque, which is mainly responsible for caries, paradentosis and tartar. With sea salt and minerals, in addition to extracts of arnica, myrrh and yarrow, this toothpaste ensures a healthy bacterial flora in the mouth.

4. AloeDent Triple Action Toothpaste

Ingredients here include soothing Aloe Vera; Silica, a natural mineral used to help keep teeth clean, helping to prevent cavities and for natural whitening; Co-enzyme Q10, Escin (a component from Horse Chestnut seed) and Tea Tree Oil, nature’s own antiseptic for healthy gums; Chitosan to attack bacteria; plus Peppermint oil and Menthol for that great fresh minty taste. A best-seller, and frankly, one of our favourites!

5. Jason Powersmile Toothpaste

Peppermint oil provides a powerful burst of fresh flavour, and and leaves your breath fresh for hours. The three natural tooth whiteners ensure coffee and wine stains disappear, but that being said, there are no harsh abrasives. As an added bonus, the naturally  anti-bacterial Perilla Seed Extract helps prevent tartar build up.

6. Weleda Plant Gel Toothpaste

This  contains natural silica, which cleanses thoroughly yet gently, easing sensitivities and inflammation. Regular use helps reduce the build up of plaque. This gel formulation with soothing chamomile is especially gentle on tooth enamel and delicate gums, whilst refreshing peppermint and spearmint oils keep breath fresh.

7. Australian Tea Tree Fresh & White Toothpaste

This toothpaste offers natural protection for healthy gums and whiter teeth, and of course the formula is fluoride free, SLS free and ensures protection for healthy gums and whiter teeth. Tea tree oil is an acquired taste, but it is a powerful, natural anti-bacterial agent.

8. Dr Organic Aloe Vera Toothpaste

Regular brushing with Dr Organic Aloe Vera Toothpaste provides a whitening, anti-cavity and soothing action and still a great minty taste. This triple action toothpaste is formulated with Organic Aloe Vera, Silica, Icelandic Moss, Horse Chestnut and Tea Tree oil to leave your mouth bacteria free and sweetly scented.

9. Weleda Salt Toothpaste

Some people love this one–like, obsessively–and some hate it. Why? Obviously because of the salty flavour. This Salt Toothpaste was originally developed in consultation with doctors and dentists, and the rather unique result is an effective cleansing action that is pH balanced. Salt Toothpaste neutralises caries-promoting acids, particularly after meals–just half an hour after cleansing the teeth, the normal pH balance of the mouth is restored, no matter how much sugar and acidic food you’ve eaten.

10. Buly 1830

Definitely the most luxurious of all the natural toothpastes on this list, Buly 1803 Pomme de Montauban is blended with thermal water from Castéra-Verduzan – the first spa town in France to have been accredited by the health department for treating ailments. Formulated to foam very little due to the lack of harmful SLS, this polishing paste combines the cleansing properties of Calcium and Magnesium. It’s designed to soothe your throat and calm mouth aches, but you can use this any time.

11. Spotlight Oral Care

Remember when fluoride-riddled toothpastes were recommended by dentists? Well now, there’s a dentist-founded, plastic-free, palm oil free, toxin free toothpaste range that’s not only made from all-natural ingredients, but it also comes in 100% eco-friendly packaging, too! Spotlight Oral Care’s containers are made from sugar cane (unlike most toothpastes which are made with cheap plastic and aluminium.) Created by certified dentist sisters, Dr Lisa and Dr Vanessa Creaven, their new range of toothpastes are designed to meet specific oral care needs including sensitivity, gum issues and weak enamel. The entire range is also vegan friendly and cruelty-free. What’s not to love?

…And Don’t Forget Your Mouthwash!

Mouthwash is normally just as full of nasty, toxic chemicals as toothpaste.

If you use  alcohol-containing mouthwashes over a long period, this is sure to dry out your mouth and change its natural pH, increasing your risk of mouth and throat cancers. If a mouthwash contains a harsh detergent like cocamidopropyl betaine, this makes it even worse.

Mouthwashes also commonly contain fluoride, a systemic poison, and sorbitol or saccharin, which causes bladder cancer in animals. Additionally,  there are synthetic colours, aromas and flavourings, which are basically perfumes that only temporarily hide foul odours. As they are composed of volatile solvents, they can also alter the basic flora of the mouth in the same way as alcohol and may cause dermatitis around the mouth.

Combinations of several strong flavourings may be particularly irritating, and methyl salicylate (oil of wintergreen), eucalyptol (oil of eucalyptus) and thymol – even if they are naturally derived – are also highly toxic. Just 10ml of methyl salicylate can poison a child; 30ml can poison an adult.

Make sure your mouthwash is pure, like Buly 1830’s, which contains only natural ingredients. We love the Mint Tea flavour, which has a zesty kick and is gently refreshing. And oh! That bottle!