In this post, we will be talking about the best toothpaste for perioral dermatitis. When choosing toothpaste, make sure to go for fluoride or SLS-free toothpaste.

Note: always consult a doctor when going fluoride-free because it is really important for tooth health. You can also go for SLS-free ones. If you think your PD is irritated by fluoride, try distilled water to wash your face because we have fluoride in tap water.

X-PUR Remin is a fluoride-free toothpaste that fights against tooth sensitivity, dry mouth, and gingivitis. It uses hydroxyapatite to repair damaged tooth enamel and remineralize your teeth.

A lot of people with perioral dermatitis have used and recommended this.

Pros:

• Helps to reduce tooth sensitivity pain.

• Helps to remineralize tooth enamel.

• It improves whiteness.

• It is sweetened with 10 % xylitol, for a great taste and has a low abrasive level of 60.

• It is GMO, gluten, and sugar-free. It is also free of harsh foaming agents such as sodium lauryl sulfate or triclosan.

Cons:

• None.

What ingredients does it contain?

Medicinal Ingredient: 10% Nano Medical Hydroxyapatite

Non-medicinal ingredients: Water, macrogol 400, zeolite, polyvinylpyrrolidone, glycyrrthetinc acid, cetylpyridinium chloride, glycerin, xylitol, dimethylsilyl silicic anhydride, castor oil, sodium lauroyl glutamate, carragenan, ethanol, carboxymethylcellulose sodium, titanium dioxide, flavor.

Ela Mint is another toothpaste like X-PUR that trades fluoride for nano-hydroxyapatite (n-Ha). This toothpaste also contains complement aloe vera, xylitol, green tea, and mint.

This is also a good toothpaste to use for perioral dermatitis.

Pros:

• It is fluoride-free, SLS-free, and paraben-free.

• It fights teeth sensitivity and improves whitening.

• It is free from artificial flavors and endocrine disruptors.

Cons:

• None.

What ingredients does it contain?

Water, Vegetable Glycerin, Hydrated Silica, Sorbitol Powder, Silica, Hydroxyapatite (Nano), Sodium Benzoate, Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate, Peppermint Oil, Spearmint Oil, Star Anise Oil, Wintergreen Oil, Xylitol, Xanthan Gum, Stevia Rebaudiana Extract Powder, Methylsulfonylmethane, Aloe Barbadensis (aloe Vera) Leaf Juice, Sodium Bicarbonate, Green Tea Leaf Extract, Cucumber Fruit Extract, Avocado Fruit Extract, Mango Fruit Extract, Menthol, Cardamom, Potassium Chloride.

This is another fluoride and SLS-free toothpaste that should be suitable for people with perioral dermatitis. It also contains aloe vera, along with erythritol and xylitol.

Pros:

• It removes plaque and brightens the teeth.

• It has no fluoride, artificial sweeteners, dyes, or SLS/sulfates.

Cons:

• None.

What ingredients does it contain?

sorbitol, hydrated silica, purified water, vegetable glycerin, aloe vera gel, xylitol, erythritol, natural flavor, xanthan gum, lauryl glucoside, calcium glycerophosphate, titanium dioxide, potassium sorbate, and stevia rebaudiana leaf extract.

David’s Natural Toothpaste is another toothpaste that should be suitable for people with perioral dermatitis. It has clean ingredients and a natural peppermint oil flavoring.

Pros:

• It contains nano-hydroxyapatite (n-HA) to repair sensitive teeth + remineralize enamel.

• It is fluoride, potassium nitrate, and SLS-free.

Cons:

• None.

What ingredients does it contain?

calcium carbonate, vegetable glycerin, purified water, baking soda, xylitol, hydrated silica, hydroxyapatite, sodium cocoyl glutamate, carrageenan, coconut oil, peppermint oil, spearmint leaf oil, anise seed extract, wintergreen leaf oil, stevia.

This is a flavorless natural toothpaste without mint or menthol, recommended by dermatologists and allergists across the USA.

It is excellent for individuals suffering from burning tongue or perioral dermatitis.

Pros:

• Helps remove surface stains.

• Helps tartar control and dry mouth with proper oral hygiene.

• Contains xylitol that helps prevent cavities and promote the flow of saliva.

Cons:

• None.

What ingredients does it contain?

Active ingredients: xylitol, baking soda, and dicalcium phosphate

Inactive ingredients: Dicalcium Phosphate, Glycerin, Purified Water, Xylitol, Xanthan Gum, Baking Soda, Sodium lauryl glucosides, Hydroxypropylsulfonate.

This is a toothpaste that helps to treat perioral dermatitis, canker sores, mouth ulcers, bad breath, gum disease, cavities, plaque, tartar, surface stain, and chapped lips.

Pros:

• It contains 36% by weight of Xylitol, which significantly hinders the growth of plaque.

Cons:

• It contains 0.24% of sodium fluoride so it won’t be suitable for everyone.

What ingredients does it contain?

 0.24% sodium fluoride, 36% Xylitol, plus water, silica, glycerin, poloxamer, cellulose gum, flavor, anatase, Methocel, glycyrrhizin, sodium hydroxide.

Native is another brand many people have recommended for perioral dermatitis.

Pros:

• It is free of triclosan, SLS, and artificial preservatives.

Cons:

• None.

What ingredients does it contain?

Glycerin, Water, Hydrated Silica, Xylitol, Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate, Xanthan Gum, Potassium Nitrate, Peppermint Oil, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Stevia Rebaudiana Extract, Charcoal Powder, Carrageenan, Titanium Dioxide.

This toothpaste contains calendula and is perfect to use if you have perioral dermatitis. There’s no peppermint, so it won’t interfere with or irritate palates with mint sensitivities.

Pros:

• It contains calendula that helps soothe sensitive gums and does not irritate the skin around the mouth.

• Free of sugar, artificial sweeteners, surfactants, synthetic preservatives, flavors, colorants, or raw materials derived from mineral oils.

Cons:

• None.

What ingredients does it contain?

Water, Calcium Carbonate, Glycerin, Magnesium Aluminum Silicate, Calendula Officinalis Extract  Alcohol, Commiphora Myrrha Resin Extract, Xanthan Gum, Ammonium Glycyrrhizate, Flavor, Limonene.

The last toothpaste on the list is Risewell and is the same as other

• It is fluoride-free, paraben-free, vegan, and cruelty-free.

• It contains Hydroxyapatite to strengthen, remineralize and protect tooth enamel. 

• It is non-toxic and safe enough to eat.

What ingredients does it contain?

Silica, Sorbitol, Glycerin, Xylitol, Hydroxyapatite, Calcium Carbonate, Propanediol, Potassium Cocoate, Stevia Rebaudiana Extract, Wild Mint Oil, Peppermint Oil, Cinnamon Bark Extract, Orange Peel Oil, Lemon Peel Oil, Tea Tree Oil, Cellulose Gum, Sodium Gluconate, Menthol, Thyme Extract, Erythritol, Xanthan Gum, Eucalyptus Globulus Extract, Anise Extract.

All of these toothpaste would be suitable for you. If you’re looking for SLS-free toothpaste, then Squigle is a good option.