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Davids Definition of Natural

Ingredients Sourced and Derived from Nature.

Formulas Free of Artificial Flavors, Artificial Preservatives, and Artificial Colors.

Free From Animal Derived Ingredients (Vegan).

Not Tested on Animals (Cruelty Free).

Use of Sustainable Packaging.

For more details about what we mean by natural and what makes Davids so good, visit Our Toothpaste / Natural Statement

Davids is a premium, fluoride free and SLS free oral care company that uses naturally sourced and naturally derived ingredients in our proprietary formulas. Different formulas are designed around different oral care preferences, including enamel health, support for sensitive teeth, gum, health, whitening ], flavor, and kids varieties. Our products are EWG VERIFIED® whenever possible, Leaping Bunny certified, and we are a family owned and operated business. Davids also focuses on removing as much single use plastic as possible by using recyclable metal tubes and sustainable packaging. So yes, we think Davids is pretty good. Browse Davids premium toothpaste collection to compare current formulas and choose the option that best fits your routine.

We do not publicly release the exact percentage of any ingredient in our proprietary Hydroxi™ formula, including nano hydroxyapatite. However, we are very transparent in disclosing our supplier, Fluidinova, and the name of the actual ingredient, nanoXIM CarePaste. 

Davids uses nanoXIM as it is the most approved, most reviewed, most efficient, most effective, and most scientifically backed form of nano hydroxyapatite (nHA) available. It is also the only nHA that has been specifically tested and approved by the Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety in the EU. nanoXIM set the standard by which all other nano hydroxyapatite materials are judged. 

It is also important to note that percentage is a bad metric, and higher percentage does not necessarily mean better performance. The percentage of a single ingredient does not tell you about how the complete formula works together. Davids Hydroxi™ products are formulated as a complete product with performance as the most important benchmark, not the maximum percentage of a single ingredient.

Davids Hydroxi™ sensitive+whitening nano hydroxyapatite premium toothpaste / peppermint

calcium carbonate (limestone abrasive), vegetable glycerin, purified water, sodium bicarbonate (baking soda), xylitol (birch derived), hydrated silica, nano hydroxyapatite (rod shaped), sodium cocoyl glutamate, carrageenan (seaweed derived), cocos nucifera (coconut) oil, mentha piperita (peppermint) oil, mentha viridis (spearmint) leaf oil, pimpinella anisum (anise) seed extract, gaultheria procumbens (wintergreen) leaf oil, potassium chloride (potassium salt), stevia (leaf extract).

Davids Hydroxi™ whitening+enamel health nano hydroxyapatite premium toothpaste / peppermint

calcium carbonate (limestone abrasive), vegetable glycerin, purified water, sodium bicarbonate (baking soda), xylitol (birch derived), hydrated silica, hydroxyapatite (nano), sodium cocoyl glutamate, carrageenan (seaweed derived), cocos nucifera (coconut) oil, mentha piperita (peppermint oil), mentha viridis (spearmint) leaf oil, pimpinella anisum (anise) seed extract, gaultheria procumbens (wintergreen) leaf oil, potassium chloride (potassium salt), stevia (leaf extract).

Davids Hydroxi™ whitening+enamel health nano hydroxyapatite premium toothpaste / cinnamon

calcium carbonate (limestone abrasive), vegetable glycerin, purified water, sodium bicarbonate (baking soda), xylitol (birch derived), hydrated silica, (nano) hydroxyapatite, sodium cocoyl glutamate, carrageenan (seaweed derived), cocos nucifera (coconut) oil, potassium chloride (potassium salt), menthol, cinnamomum cassia leaf oil, mentha piperita (peppermint) oil, illicium verum (anise) fruit oil, cinnamyl alcohol, mentha viridis (spearmint) leaf oil, eugenia caryophyllus (clove) leaf oil, gaultheria procumbens (wintergreen) leaf oil, cinnamomum zeylanicum bark oil, citrus aurantium (orange) peel oil, elettaria cardamomum seed oil, capsicum frutescens (cayenne) resin, stevia (leaf extract).

Davids Hydroxi™ whitening+enamel health nano hydroxyapatite premium toothpaste / unflavored

calcium carbonate (limestone abrasive), vegetable glycerin, purified water, sodium bicarbonate (baking soda), xylitol (birch derived), hydrated silica, (nano) hydroxyapatite, sodium cocoyl glutamate, carrageenan (seaweed derived), cocos nucifera (coconut) oil, potassium chloride (potassium salt), stevia (leaf extract).

Davids Hydroxi™ whitening+enamel health nano hydroxyapatite premium toothpaste / spearmint

calcium carbonate (limestone abrasive), vegetable glycerin, purified water, sodium bicarbonate (baking soda), xylitol (birch derived), hydrated silica, hydroxyapatite (nano), sodium cocoyl glutamate, carrageenan (seaweed derived), mentha piperita (peppermint) oil, mentha gracilis (scotch spearmint) oil, mentha spicata herb (spearmint) oil, illicium verum (anise) fruit oil, citrus aurantium amara (orange) peel oil, stevia (leaf extract).

Davids Hydroxi™ whitening + enamel health, nano hydroxyapatite toothpaste, kids + adults / strawberry watermelon

calcium carbonate (limestone abrasive), vegetable glycerin, purified water, sodium bicarbonate (baking soda), xylitol (birch derived), hydrated silica, (nano) hydroxyapatite, sodium cocoyl glutamate, carrageenan (seaweed derived), cocos nucifera (coconut) oil, natural flavor, potassium chloride (potassium salt), stevia (leaf extract).

Davids Hydroxi whitening™ + enamel health, nano hydroxyapatite toothpaste, kids + adults / orange vanilla

calcium carbonate (limestone abrasive), vegetable glycerin, purified water, sodium bicarbonate (baking soda), xylitol (birch derived), hydrated silica, (nano) hydroxyapatite, sodium cocoyl glutamate, carrageenan (seaweed derived), cocos nucifera (coconut) oil, natural flavor, potassium chloride (potassium salt), stevia (leaf extract).

Davids Hydroxi™ whitening + enamel health, nano hydroxyapatite toothpaste, kids+ adults / mild mint

calcium carbonate (limestone abrasive), vegetable glycerin, purified water, sodium bicarbonate (baking soda), xylitol (birch derived), hydrated silica, (nano) hydroxyapatite, sodium cocoyl glutamate, carrageenan (seaweed derived), cocos nucifera (coconut) oil, mentha piperita (peppermint oil), mentha viridis (spearmint) leaf oil, pimpinella anisum (anise) seed extract, gaultheria procumbens (wintergreen) leaf oil, potassium chloride (potassium salt), stevia (leaf extract).

Davids premium toothpaste / peppermint

calcium carbonate (limestone micro abrasive), purified water, sodium bicarbonate (baking soda), vegetable glycerin, hydrated silica, xylitol (birch derived), sodium cocoyl glutamate (coconut derived), carrageenan (seaweed derived), mentha piperita (peppermint oil), mentha viridis (spearmint) leaf oil, pimpinella anisum (anise) seed extract, gaultheria procumbens (wintergreen) leaf oil, stevia (leaf extract).

Davids premium toothpaste / spearmint

calcium carbonate (limestone micro abrasives), vegetable glycerin, purified water, sodium bicarbonate (baking soda), xylitol (birch derived), hydrated silica, sodium cocoyl glutamate, carrageenan (seaweed derived), mentha piperita (peppermint) oil, mentha gracilis (scotch spearmint) oil, mentha spicata herb (spearmint) oil, illicium verum (anise) fruit oil, citrus aurantium amara (orange) peel oil, stevia (leaf extract).

Davids kids + adults premium toothpaste / strawberry watermelon

calcium carbonate (limestone abrasive), vegetable glycerin, purified water, sodium bicarbonate (baking soda), xylitol (birch derived), hydrated silica, sodium cocoyl glutamate, carrageenan (seaweed derived), cocos nucifera (coconut) oil, natural flavor, stevia (leaf extract).

Davids premium toothpaste / charcoal + peppermint

calcium carbonate (limestone abrasive), purified water, sodium bicarbonate (baking soda), vegetable glycerin, hydrated silica, xylitol (birch derived), cocos nucifera (coconut) oil, activated charcoal, carrageenan (seaweed derived), sodium cocoyl glutamate, mentha piperita (peppermint) oil, mentha viridis (spearmint) leaf oil, pimpinella anisum (anise) seed extract, gaultheria procumbens (wintergreen) leaf oil, stevia (leaf extract).

Davids fluoride free herbal citrus peppermint toothpaste

calcium carbonate (limestone abrasive), vegetable glycerin, purified water, sodium bicarbonate (baking soda), xylitol (birch derived), hydrated silica, sodium cocoyl glutamate, carrageenan (seaweed derived), mentha piperita (peppermint) oil, menthol, elettaria cardamomum seed oil, illicium verum (anise) fruit oil, eucalyptus globulus leaf oil, citrus aurantium amara (orange) peel oil, eugenia caryophyllus (clove) flower oil, citrus limon (lemon) fruit oil, cinnamomum zeylanicum bark oil, capsicum frutescens (cayenne), stevia (leaf extract).

Davids Hydroxi™ gum health+whitening nano hydroxyapatite premium toothpaste / peppermint

calcium carbonate (limestone abrasive), vegetable glycerin, purified water, sodium bicarbonate (baking soda), xylitol (birch derived), hydrated silica, hydroxyapatite (nano), sodium cocoyl glutamate, carrageenan (seaweed derived), cocos nucifera (coconut oil), mentha piperita (peppermint) oil, illicium verum (anise) fruit oil, mentha veridis (spearmint leaf) oil, menthol, eucalyptol, citrus limon (lemon) peel oil, melaleuca alternifolia (tea tree) oil, gaultheria procumbens (wintergreen) oil, potassium chloride (potassium salt), stevia (leaf extract).

Yes. All Davids toothpaste formulas are fluoride free and SLS free. Davids uses sodium cocoyl glutamate as a naturally derived foaming agent that supports creamy lather, texture, spread and the overall brushing experience.

Davids toothpaste formulas are fluoride free, so Davids does not make claims related to preventing or reducing cavities. Cavities are caused when acids produced by plaque bacteria break down tooth enamel over time. With regular brushing and daily cleaning between teeth, you can nurture your oral health, reduce plaque and plaque buildup, and support your enamel. For cavity prevention guidance that fits your needs, talk with your dentist.

Daily oral care and diet both matter. The American Dental Association recommends brushing twice a day, cleaning between teeth daily, limiting sugar and seeing your dentist regularly. If you prefer a fluoride free toothpaste, Davids Hydroxi™ formulas use nano hydroxyapatite to support enamel health and aid remineralization. Ask your dentist which routine and products fit your needs.

Please know that Davids toothpaste formulas are both fluoride free and SLS free and are made from naturally sourced and naturally derived food-grade ingredients. However, because children can have different oral care needs and young children may swallow some toothpaste, We recommend that you have your child's doctor and/or dentist review the formula and age appropriate use. Browse fluoride free kids toothpaste options for current formulas.

We do not currently offer free samples, however, based on customer feedback and reviews, the odds are in your favor that you will like Davids.

Davids is available on our website, retailers nationwide, and Amazon, as well a growing number of beauty supply, spas, salons, clothing, and specialty retail stores. 

For wholesale inquiries, please email us at sales@davids-usa.com. If you are a dental professional looking to use Davids in your practice, please visit davidsdentalpros.com and create an account for special pricing and products.

Yes, if you want to make sure you never run out of the best oral care products, while saving time & money, a Davids Subscription is a great solution. We offer a subscription option during checkout, which gives you discounts, and allows you to select the frequency and quantity for automatic future shipments. Subscribers have account login access to change shipment date, skip shipments, change quantity, change frequency, modify address, modify payment method, or cancel your subscription without penalty at any time.

Yes, when placing an order on our website, just enter the following message on Line 2 of the address field at checkout:

***REMOVE CAP/BOX***

Just choose what you'd like to have removed from your order.

_______________________________________

Subscription Note: If this is a subscription order, the cap(s) and/or box(es) will be pulled on the current order when you make the note, as well as all future orders.

Subscribers can access your account to remove this message (edit address), if you later decide to have the cap or box shipped.

Our customers have spoken, and we’ve listened. One of the top complaints we receive has been related to the excess number of tube keys customers acquire as they continue to repurchase Davids toothpaste. Many customers have a 20+ collection of tube keys and complain about the amount of waste and excess. Going forward, we will not be including the tube key with each box of toothpaste for the reason above.

Tube keys are now available in our shop as a $1 item, and you can find them here.

All Davids items are non-returnable due to regulatory reasons. If you are unsatisfied with your purchase, we want to hear from you. Please send us a message at info@davids-usa.com.

No, we do not currently offer shipping outside the US. However several of our retail partners do offer International Shipping, including:

www.beauty-heroes.com

www.thedetoxmarket.com

Australia:

www.onefinesecret.com.au

Canada:

www.thedetoxmarket.ca

You may have thought we selected the metal tube for its modern aesthetic, and that was part of it, but the main reasons Davids comes in metal tubes are maintaining product freshness and reducing plastic packaging through a material that can be endlessly recycled. Please see additional FAQs below for details on how to recycle Davids tubes.

Terms like eco-friendly can be broad, so look for specific packaging details and local recycling requirements. Davids uses recyclable metal tubes to reduce plastic waste. Before recycling, clean out the remaining paste and follow local recycling guidance. See how to recycle your Davids tube for the current preparation steps.

Davids tubes are made out of metal and lined with a Food Grade Non-BPA liner so there is no paste to metal contact. This barrier helps prevent contact between the tube material and the paste and helps seal in the freshness.

A metal tube roller (tube key), that is designed to slide on the end of the tube to roll up the metal tube as the toothpaste is being used and to squeeze the last bit of toothpaste out of the tube at the end.

You can find them on our shop for $1.

A few things to note about recycling your Davids tube: you will need to clean the excess paste from the inside of the tube by doing a few things.

1. Take some scissors or shears and cut off both ends of the tube.
2. Cut a slit the full length of the tube to fold open the tube to access the inside of the tube for cleaning. The edges of the metal are sharp, so please be careful.
3. Wash off the excess paste with running water. Your toothbrush can be helpful here for removing all the paste.
4. Discard metal in recycle bin. It will be up to your local waste management provider to properly sort/recycle, as we do not currently take back used tubes for recycling.

PRO TIPS:

1. Roll up the clean metal so that sharp edges are no longer exposed and wad up into a 3" ball along with other aluminum foil you are recycling. This will greatly improve the chances of being sorted properly for recycling by the waste management company.
2. Alternatively, you can roll up the cleaned metal and place inside an aluminum can, which also greatly increases the chances of being sorted for recycling.

Visit our blog post here for additional info, including a video on how to recycle your Davids tube.

For more general info on recycling, visit our friends at earth911.

Our toothpaste cap is made from virgin-grade high density polyethylene (HDPE), Symbol#2, which is recyclable.

Yes, the tube roller (tube key) is made from mild steel, which is a recyclable material. If you use other products that come in a metal tube (medical ointments, lotions, etc.), consider repurposing your tube key by using with other metal tubes you may be using. If you have no further use for the tube key, you can place in your recycling bin.

We are family owned and independently operated. Our family and our business are located in the Temecula Valley in the Southern California area. Founder Eric Buss started Davids in 2011. Learn more about Davids and its founder on the brand story page.

Please email us at: info@davids-usa.com.

Please know that your questions and feedback are highly valued.

Davids is available for wholesale purchase within the US for qualified retail accounts. Please email us for additional info at: sales@davids-usa.com. If you are a dental professional interested in using our chairside floss or other Davids products in your practice, please visit davidsdentalpros.com and create an account.

We are currently focused on growing our domestic US business. However there is increasing consumer interest internationally, and we are developing a list of potential retail partners for all key international markets. For consideration, please email us at: sales@davids-usa.com.

We are currently focused on growing our domestic US business, however there is increasing consumer interest internationally, and we are developing a list of potential distributor partners for all key international markets. For consideration, please email us at: sales@davids-usa.com.

Please send all media requests to: media@davids-usa.com.

Please know that toothpaste is regulated as a cosmetic by the FDA, and cosmetics must be safe when used as intended, including with respect to contaminants. Davids meets or exceeds all internationally recognized product quality and ingredient standards. Our base formula is also EWG VERIFIED® and all Davids products are compliant with California Prop 65, which has some of the sctrictest regulations for heavy metals worldwide..

The reality is that lead and other trace elements naturally occur in many fruit, vegetable, and other food products, so micro trace amounts can also occur naturally in raw materials. Because Davids toothpaste uses naturally sourced and naturally derived ingredients, trace elements found in nature may be present in some ingredients at very low levels.