equate XTRA CARE PASTA DENTAL

75 Good

At a glance

Beneficial ingredients 0
Harmful ingredients 2
Category Toothpaste
Summary

equate XTRA CARE PASTA DENTAL scores 75/100.

Key ingredients 5

Sorbitol
Neutral

Sorbitol is a sugar alcohol used as a humectant and sweetener in toothpaste. It is generally recognized as safe for oral use, but excessive ingestion can lead to gastrointestinal discomfort.

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Hydrated silica
Neutral

Standard mild toothpaste abrasive — safe at typical use.

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Titanium dioxide
Neutral

Standard formulation ingredient — neither beneficial nor harmful at typical use.

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Sodium fluoride
Bad

Sodium fluoride is commonly used in toothpaste for its cavity-fighting properties. However, it is considered a neurotoxin at high doses and has been linked to various health concerns, making its safety controversial, especially for children who may ingest toothpaste.

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Sodium saccharin
Bad

Sodium saccharin is an artificial sweetener that has been linked to health concerns, including potential carcinogenic effects. Its use in toothpaste raises safety concerns, particularly for children who may ingest it.

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Common questions

Is equate XTRA CARE PASTA DENTAL healthy?

equate XTRA CARE PASTA DENTAL scores 75/100 on Scout's independent analysis of ingredients, additives, and lab results — a fair-to-good score — solid, with tradeoffs. In Scout's analysis, Sodium fluoride and Sodium saccharin are flagged as ingredients of concern.

How does equate XTRA CARE PASTA DENTAL compare to other toothpastes?

equate XTRA CARE PASTA DENTAL ranks #9 of 25 toothpastes in Scout's independent rankings. The current top score in the category is Essential Oxygen Organic Low Abrasion Toothpaste peppermint at 100/100.

Which ingredients drive equate XTRA CARE PASTA DENTAL's score?

In Scout's ingredient-by-ingredient analysis, Sodium fluoride, Sodium saccharin are flagged as ingredients of concern. The full breakdown, with why each one matters, is in the Key ingredients section on this page.

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