Does it contain fluoride?

No. Davids is fluoride free. If your dental provider has recommended fluoride for clinical reasons, weigh that guidance against your preference.

Is the tube actually recyclable?

Yes — the tube is metal rather than plastic laminate, which means it can be recycled wherever aluminum is accepted. Rinse and flatten before recycling.

Lightly. Davids uses a coconut-derived cleanser rather than SLS, so the foam is gentle. Foaming is not a measure of cleaning power.

Toothpaste

Davids

Premium Toothpaste — Peppermint

An American-made premium toothpaste in a recyclable aluminum tube, built around naturally sourced ingredients, peppermint essential oil, and a transparent ingredient deck.

Aluminum Tube
Fluoride Free
SLS Free
Made in USA
Cruelty Free

Our Editorial Standard

Every product in our directory is evaluated using the Modern Holistic Living Standard. We assess materials, ingredient transparency, long-term durability, everyday practicality, replacement availability, manufacturer consistency, and overall value before including any recommendation. We only feature products we would calmly recommend to our own families.

Editorial

Why we recommend it

Davids publishes a short, plain-language ingredient list with the role of each ingredient, rather than leaning on vague “natural” claims.
The recyclable aluminum tube is a meaningful step away from the plastic laminate tubes that dominate the toothpaste aisle.
The formulation pairs hydrated silica and calcium carbonate with peppermint essential oil — no synthetic flavor system, no artificial sweeteners, no SLS.
The brand has operated with the same formulation principles for years rather than chasing trends, which we read as a sign of formulation integrity.

Transparency

Things to know

01
Fluoride free. If your dental provider has recommended fluoride for clinical reasons, evaluate accordingly.
02
Contains xylitol as a natural sweetener — keep out of reach of dogs.
03
Premium price point relative to mainstream drugstore toothpaste.
04
Aluminum tube is recyclable but still requires the right municipal stream.

Composition

Materials & ingredients

Cleansers & abrasives

Calcium carbonate
Hydrated silica
Vegetable glycerin
Sodium cocoyl glutamate (coconut-derived)

Flavor & function

Peppermint essential oil
Xylitol
Sodium bicarbonate
Stevia rebaudiana leaf extract

Independently verified

Certifications

Leaping Bunny (Cruelty Free)
Made in USA

Inside the tube

Ingredients & formula highlights

01 — Ingredient

Calcium carbonate

A naturally occurring mineral abrasive that gently polishes the tooth surface without the harshness of more aggressive synthetic abrasives.

02 — Ingredient

Hydrated silica

A mild secondary abrasive that supports stain removal and enamel polishing while remaining well below the abrasive thresholds of conventional whitening toothpastes.

03 — Ingredient

Xylitol

A plant-derived sweetener studied for its ability to support a less cariogenic oral environment — sweetness without feeding the bacteria associated with decay.

04 — Ingredient

Peppermint essential oil

A steam-distilled botanical flavor that replaces the proprietary “flavor” systems found in most conventional toothpastes.

The standard

Why it made the cut

Most premium natural toothpastes still rely on plastic laminate tubes and undisclosed flavor systems. Davids commits to aluminum packaging and named botanical flavor.
The brand's transparency around what's in — and what's deliberately out — of the formula sets a clear standard for the rest of the category.

FAQ

Common questions

Does it contain fluoride?: No. Davids is fluoride free. If your dental provider has recommended fluoride for clinical reasons, weigh that guidance against your preference.
Is the tube actually recyclable?: Yes — the tube is metal rather than plastic laminate, which means it can be recycled wherever aluminum is accepted. Rinse and flatten before recycling.
Does it foam?: Lightly. Davids uses a coconut-derived cleanser rather than SLS, so the foam is gentle. Foaming is not a measure of cleaning power.

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