It’s no secret that kids can be finicky with flavors. If you have a picky eater or a little one who hates brushing their teeth, you’ve experienced this first hand. When it comes to toothpaste, it turns out that flavor isn’t just a preference, it has a psychological component too! Kids not only prefer fruity toothpaste over a minty (or as they might say, “spicy”) flavor, but these mild juicy flavors actually serve as a source of comfort for them. At a time when you’re building healthy oral care foundations, this comfort is essential.

Adults, can you relate? If you’re looking for a refreshing alternative to mint, our fruity toothpaste is perfect for grown-ups too. In two mouthwatering flavors made with naturally sourced and derived ingredients, our fruity toothpaste options are just as effective as they are delicious, making them a sweet and smart choice for the whole family.

why kids prefer fruity toothpaste... and why it’s so important

Children’s taste buds are very different from adults (they’ve had much less time to evolve), making them highly sensitive to bold flavors like bitterness, sourness, and mintiness. In the world of oral care, this sensitivity becomes extremely important. If you have children, you might already know that brushing can seem like such a chore to them, invoking questions like, “Why do I have to do this every day? What’s the point? Why, why, why?”

When you’re already fighting an uphill battle with kids' oral care, it’s natural to want to keep friction as low as possible. That’s where delicious, fruity toothpaste comes in, as it won’t intimidate them or shock their taste buds.

As we mentioned above, flavor isn’t just a preference for kids. It’s a matter of comfort. Mild, fruity, familiar flavors can help them feel at ease (and even excited), making them more likely to want to brush their teeth and build solid oral care foundations from a young age.

In fact, a 2020 survey of 787 children revealed that 50% of them wanted their toothpaste to taste sweet while only 20% preferred minty. When asked about smell, 41% opted for fruity, 23% said sweet, and 18% chose minty. The response is clear: kids prefer fruity toothpaste, and we’re happy to offer two delicious adult and kid-friendly flavors at Davids.

our strawberry watermelon flavored toothpaste

Our very first fruity toothpaste is our premium kids + adults strawberry watermelon flavored toothpaste. It’s formulated with mouthwatering natural strawberry and watermelon flavors for sweetness, ultra-fine micro abrasives to scrub away plaque, baking soda and xylitol for fresh breath and a healthy pH, vegetable glycerin for ideal moisture, and other intentional ingredients for a healthy, happy mouth.

As with any of our toothpaste options, this formula is free of artificial flavors, preservatives, colors, and sweeteners. The sweetness comes from the natural fruit flavors, coconut oil, birch-derived xylitol, and stevia leaf extract, so you can feel good giving your little ones a fruity toothpaste made with premium ingredients derived from nature.

The coconut oil and xylitol actually play a larger role than just flavor. Coconut oil is shown to have anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial properties, and a 2016 study found that it’s just as effective as chlorhexidine (a chemical antiseptic) in the reduction of S. mutans (a bacteria known to contribute to tooth decay). And a 2012 study found that xylitol can reduce different types of bad bacteria by 27-75% (depending on the species of bacteria), making it the perfect sweet ingredient for highly effective, fruity toothpaste!

our creamy orange flavored toothpaste

Our NEWEST orange vanilla hydroxyapatite toothpaste is another amazing fruity toothpaste option to add to your kids’ oral care lineup! This creamy orange flavored toothpaste is formulated with natural flavors (zero artificial flavors, preservatives, colors, and sweeteners) just like our strawberry watermelon flavored toothpaste.

On top of incredible ingredients like coconut oil, natural flavors, and xylitol, this orange flavored toothpaste is formulated with hydroxyapatite, a hero ingredient for strong enamel! On that note, let’s brush up on some of the incredible benefits of kids hydroxyapatite toothpaste.

kids hydroxyapatite toothpaste

While fluoride has been an oral care superstar for decades, hydroxyapatite is stealing the spotlight...and rightfully so! Studies show that hydroxyapatite is just as effective as fluoride at remineralizing and strengthening enamel (especially when you start using it young!), but doesn’t have any of the safety concerns that fluoride does.

Fluoride can be harmful when ingested in large amounts (usually alongside fluoridated water), which is why you’ll find this concerning warning on the toothpaste tube: “Keep out of reach of children under 6 years of age. If more than used for brushing is accidentally swallowed, get help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.”

Who wants a kid's toothpaste that you have to keep out of their reach? Our kids hydroxyapatite toothpaste is safe to swallow, so you don’t have to worry about your little ones getting a hold of it or ingesting too much while they’re getting used to brushing their teeth. Here are a couple of studies that show just how safe and effective kids hydroxyapatite toothpaste is.

• This 2019 study concluded that hydroxyapatite oral care products may be a better option for kids at a high risk for dental caries since it effectively reduces caries without posing any safety issues.
• This 2022 study confirms that hydroxyapatite products can be considered as an effective alternative to fluoride for young children who are at a risk of fluorosis (white and brown speckles on teeth from high exposure to fluoride).

Just as effective as fluoride with none of the concern? We’ll take it, and we hope you will too! Shop our strawberry watermelon flavored toothpaste and our orange vanilla kids hydroxyapatite toothpaste to help your little one build healthy oral care foundations from the start. These two fruity flavors are adult-friendly too, so you and your kids can bond over loving the same toothpaste!

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