7 Cruelty-Free Toothpastes That’ll Make You Smile!

Raise your hand if you’re like us and going to the dentist scares you. But as scary as it can be for us dental patients, think of all the terrified animals who are used in tests for products like toothpaste. 🙁

During those painful tests, experimenters drip substances into animals’ eyes, smear them onto their shaved or scraped skin, or force them to ingest or inhale massive quantities of chemicals—all without any painkillers. Typically, the animals are killed when the tests are over.

Luckily, there are plenty of cruelty-free options available these days to help keep your pearly whites healthy and clean. Here are our favorite brands that make animal-friendly toothpaste:

1. Hello

we're obsessing over our very own sensitivity relief toothpaste! how bout you? #choosefriendly

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2. The Honest Company

#honesttoothpaste #allnatural #excitedtotry

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3. JĀSÖN

New blog post is up and it's all about my currents: tooth care edition. Check it out to read about why I switched to natural toothpaste and which one I've been using on the reg along with an awesome sustainable toothbrush brand. And let me know, what's in your current tooth care routine? . . . #greenbeauty #greenbeautyblogger #greenbeautybloggers #greenproducts #greenproduct #naturaltoothpaste #allnaturalingredients #jasontoothpaste #jasonseafresh #bambootoothbrush #sustainableliving #sustainabletoothbrush #sustainableproducts #ecotoothbrush #brushwithbamboo #teethcare #toothcare #pearlywhites #oralcare #fortheteeth #gogreen #goinggreen #greenliving #betterchoices #greenblog #greenbloggers

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4. Kiss My Face

??#repost @tukatreasures The best toothpaste brand is Kiss My Face! ?Many options, with or without fluoride. They also have this yummy orange mint flavoured one, forgot what it was called… ?? Now if only I could buy these in travel size too! #kissmyface #crueltyfreetoothpaste #besttoothpaste

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5. Nature’s Gate

Seriously such an amazing toothpaste, it's my favorite! If you like fennel seeds, you'll love the taste! It tastes very natural and it cleans the plaque off very well. After I use my dental pick and brush and floss they literally feel like I just came back from the dentist (my favorite past time.) I've also noticed that my teeth have become whiter then they already are since I've been using it for the past 12 days. I have sensitive gums and they feel wonderful and my mouth is hydrated afterwards. When I was using conventional, my mouth would be dry so my gums would be irritated so I don't have that problem anymore, ❤️ #teeth #oralhealth #oralhygiene #naturesgate #naturesgatetoothpaste #natural #vegan #yummy #whiteteeth #hygiene #productreview #review #healthysmiles #nonGMO #flouridefree

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6. Tom’s of Maine

Looking for a SLS-free toothpaste that still gives you that foamy, clean feeling? #WhyISwitched

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7. Trader Joe’s

This has become my favorite toothpaste!!! Yes im picky abt my toothpaste. Just as well as you should get your teeth cleaned every six months. Brush and floss twice a day?. Gum disease and cavities will appear if you don't take care of your teeth and gums. And run some mouthwash in there as well??. It's a random post but y'all need to brush those teeth?? . . . . #traderjoes #toothpaste #cleanteeth #healthymouth #dentist #peppermint #bakingsoda #fluoride #makesurethatbreathonpoint #traderjoestoothpaste

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Need more cruelty-free products in your life? Check out our list of bath and body brands to buy instead of Victoria’s Secret!