Dr. Sheffield’s Fluoride-Free Toothpaste (Peppermint)

This fluoride-free toothpaste features a “certified natural” formula that combines plant-based cleansers, gentle polishing minerals, and botanical extracts to support daily brushing without synthetic detergents or preservatives.

Ingredients (list for the Peppermint version):
Dicalcium Phosphate Dihydrate; Water (Purified); Glycerin; Calcium Carbonate; Organic Coconut Oil; Quillaja Saponaria (Soap Bark) Extract; Organic Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice; Xylitol; Carrageenan; Xanthan Gum; Stevia Rebaudiana Leaf/Stem Extract; Yucca Schidigera Leaf/Root/Stem Extract; Smilax Aristolochiifolia Root Extract; Dioscorea Villosa (Wild Yam) Root Extract; Natural Peppermint Flavor; Natural Menthol; Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Oil; Commiphora Myrrha (Myrrh) Resin Extract.

What I like:

• Fluoride-free and certified natural by the Natural Products Association (NPA), aligning with standards for minimal synthetic ingredients.

• Uses gentle polishing minerals, such as dicalcium phosphate and calcium carbonate, to help remove surface stains rather than harsh bleaching agents.

• A flavor profile with peppermint oil & tea tree oil delivers a refreshing, clean feel without synthetic mint flavors.

• No synthetic detergents (such as SLS), no artificial colors, no artificial flavors or sweeteners — fits a cleaner-ingredient promise.

• EWG hazard rating is a 2.

• Mamavation approved as a “best” low-tox option.

Things to keep in mind:

• It contains essential oils (tea tree oil, peppermint oil) and botanical extracts — those with very sensitive gums or fragrance/essential-oil sensitivities may notice tingling or strong flavor.

• The cleaning minerals are gentler than some more aggressive bleaching agents, so that the whitening effect may be more subtle than with high-bleach pastes.