10 Best Toothpastes in India 2021 (Colgate, Mamaearth, and more)

What makes this toothpaste our number one recommendation is the wonderful blend of ingredients in it. Herbs and More Herbal Dental Paste contains neem, clove, aloe vera, and symplocos extracts. Each ingredient is proven to tackle a wide range of dental issues like cavities, gum problems, inflammation, and sensitivity.

The antioxidants present in neem and symplocos help cure gum problems, mouth ulcers, prevent tooth decay, and relieve pain caused by tooth sensitivity. And, the clove and aloe vera extracts kill the bacteria present in your mouth that cause tooth decay.

Arata Refreshing Toothpaste can be used by kids and adults alike. It's a fluoride-free herbal formula with peppermint, cinnamon, and chamomile extracts that cleans your tooth gently and leaves a refreshing feeling in your mouth. 

Other ingredients include coconut oil, clove, fennel and lemon known for their antimicrobial and anticavity properties. Arata Refreshing Toothpaste is free from chemicals like formaldehyde, triclosan, parabens, and heavy metals that can cause cancer and hormonal disruptions.

For people diagnosed with a condition where their teeth develop plaque and tartar quickly and frequently, this toothpaste will definitely help them. Calcium in our saliva is responsible for replacing the calcium lost from the corroding action of acids produced by bacteria and our food. But people diagnosed as heavy tartar formers, the calcium binds with the plaque on their teeth, causing tartar.

The pyrophosphates in this toothpaste prevent the calcium from binding with the plaque. XTAR toothpaste also has sodium fluoride in it for preventing bacteria growth, thus providing complete tartar control action. But, remember, no toothpaste can remove already formed tartar; you need to consult a dental professional.

Most desensitizing toothpastes contain potassium nitrate as the desensitizing agent. For people allergic to potassium nitrate, this toothpaste is an apt alternative. Colgate Sensitive Plus contains arginine bicarbonate that works with calcium carbonate in sealing the open dentin tubules that cause increased sensitivity resulting in pain.

The calcium carbonate also works as a remineralization agent that helps prevent tooth decay. This toothpaste also has sodium bicarbonate, which acts as a gentle abrasive agent for removing plaque from the teeth to reveal your enamel’s whiteness under it.

For kids above the age of 4, Mamaeasrth's Awesome Orange Toothpaste will provide an enjoyable brushing experience. The toothpaste contains only 750 ppm fluoride, which is lesser than the recommended 1000 ppm. But don't worry about that; the fluoride content is more than enough to kill bacteria and less enough not to cause fluorosis.

The other natural ingredients in the toothpaste are xylitol, a natural sweetener that prevents bacteria from sticking to the teeth; aloe vera, which helps keep gum diseases and cavities away; natural orange flavor to make the toothpaste fun and exciting for kids. Mamaearth Awesome Orange Toothpaste is free from sodium lauryl sulfate, which is a surfactant found in most toothpastes.

Many of us are probably hearing about Ganoderma for the first time. Let me clear the confusion in the air. It is a genus of polypore fungi that has proven to be efficient in reducing dental plaque and gingivitis and is also popular for its antibacterial properties.

Dxn Ganozhi Toothpaste also has xylitol, a natural sweetener known for its many benefits like maintaining the mouth’s pH, preventing bacteria from sticking to our teeth, repairing tooth enamel, preventing dryness of mouth, and promoting tooth demineralization.

It also contains peppermint and menthol for freshening your breath and is free from parabens, SLS/SLES, and artificial colors, making it a wonderful choice for kids too.

Colgate is a popular choice for many of us. The brand has offered a variety of toothpastes over the years, and Max Fresh has been one of the top choices for many Indians. 

This toothpaste works best for people struggling with bad breath. Colgate Max Fresh contains silica known for its gentle abrasive properties that scrape away the plaque from your teeth, making your teeth whiter with continuous usage. 

The sweetening agent used in Colgate Max Fresh is sorbitol, which is a non-carcinogen that doesn't get broken down by bacteria in the mouth to release sugars. But the presence of sodium lauryl sulfate and an unknown flavor is a drawback of this product.

With the ongoing activated charcoal trend, we decided to research a charcoal toothpaste in the market. Herbodent Charcoal Toothpaste made it to our list for having ingredients beneficial for fighting many oral health problems. Activated charcoal is known for its ability to pull out dirt from any surface.

But the other ingredients in it caught our eye. Thyme and cardamom present in it help in fighting mouth bacteria, while clove helps with pain caused by sensitive teeth, and wheat germ oil is an antioxidant popular for promoting gum health. The drawbacks of this toothpaste may be the presence of sodium lauryl sulfate, a surfactant, and sodium saccharin, a sweetener.

Just like every whitening toothpaste in the market, Colgate Visible White also whitens your teeth by scraping away the plaque on your teeth using an abrasive agent, and that is silica. The sodium fluoride content helps in fighting bacteria and also in tooth remineralization.

Another benefit of using this toothpaste is the presence of pyrophosphates in it, known for preventing calcium in our saliva from sticking to the plaque on our teeth that results in tartar formation.

Lever Ayush Freshness Gel toothpaste works best for a longer, fresher breath. The company markets this product as an Ayurvedic proprietary medicine for long-lasting fresh breath. The ingredients in this toothpaste are cardamom and arimedas tailam. 

Lever Ayush Freshness Gel is not a 100% herbal toothpaste. If you are looking for a fluoride-free toothpaste, this is not for you. But the presence of this mineral is beneficial as it kills bacteria and promotes tooth remineralization.