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RiseWell Hydroxyapatite Toothpaste, Wild Mint
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A fluoride-free toothpaste that states 10% hydroxyapatite, with all 23 ingredients named and no SLS, for about $12. The hydroxyapatite is micro, not nano, and we found no trial or outside test of this paste.
Best for People who want a fluoride-free paste with a stated hydroxyapatite strength and a soap-based cleanser, and who accept that the evidence is newer than fluoride’s.
- Our quality rating
- Fair (3 of 5)
- Price range
- Mid-range
- Size
- 3.4 oz tube
- Made in
- Made in the United States (maker’s FAQ)
approx. $12 for a 3.4 oz tube
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How we evaluated it
Why we chose it What put it on our list
- RiseWell’s FAQ says its Original toothpastes use a 10% concentration of micro-hydroxyapatite. Ten percent is the strength our nano-hydroxyapatite guide says to look for, and few brands state theirs.
- The product page lists all 23 ingredients by name, including each essential oil and the xylitol, erythritol and stevia sweeteners. There is no unnamed “natural flavor.”
- It is SLS-free. The FAQ says it also avoids SLS-type surfactants such as sodium lauroyl sarcosinate; the cleanser is potassium cocoate, a soap.
- The FAQ says all manufacturing is in the United States, and the page gives a two-year shelf life.
Trade-offs What to weigh before you buy
- The hydroxyapatite is micro-sized, and RiseWell says it is mined in France. Our guide advises checking for nano. RiseWell’s PRO paste adds nano but costs about $22 for the same 3.4 oz.
- We found no trial or outside test of this paste. The 10% is the maker’s figure.
- It contains cinnamon bark extract and several essential oils. The American Dental Association lists mint and cinnamon oils among the common causes of mouth irritation, so stop if your gums or lips react.
- It has no fluoride. If you get cavities often, talk to a dentist before switching; see what’s in your toothpaste.
What to know Details worth knowing first
Hydroxyapatite is the mineral enamel is made of. Our nano-hydroxyapatite guide finds that pastes containing it likely remineralize enamel about as well as fluoride in lab and short clinical studies, while long cavity-prevention trials are still limited. RiseWell’s Original paste is one of the few that states its strength: 10% hydroxyapatite.
Two things set it apart from the other pastes here. The hydroxyapatite is micro-sized, which the guide says to check for, and the cleanser is a soap, potassium cocoate, rather than SLS or its relatives. The page names all 23 ingredients, flavors included.
We could not find an outside test or a trial of this paste, so the 10% is the maker’s word. If you get cavities often, talk to a dentist before dropping fluoride. The canker sores guide is useful if SLS has been your problem.
Quality & testing How it measures up against our checklist
| What we checked | What we found |
|---|---|
| An active ingredient with evidence Maker’s claim | Hydroxyapatite at 10%, micro-sized, according to the maker’s FAQ. No fluoride. We found no trial of this paste. |
| Every ingredient listed Maker’s claim | All 23 ingredients are named on the page, with no unnamed flavor. This is a cosmetic paste, so there is no FDA label record to compare it with. |
| Gentle formulas Maker’s claim | SLS-free. The FAQ says it avoids SLS-type surfactants too, and the cleanser is potassium cocoate. It does contain cinnamon bark extract and several essential oils. |
| Honest claims Not verified | The page says hydroxyapatite “restores tooth enamel” and whitens, and the PRO page says the PRO formula prevents decay. We found no cavity trial of either paste. |
| No triclosan or artificial dyes Maker’s claim | Neither is listed, and the page says it has no dyes. |
| Independent testing Not verified | None found. We saw no outside lab report or certifier listing for this paste. |
What the labels mean
- Verified We opened an independent record that confirms it: a certifier’s listing, a regulator’s list or a lab report. It is linked under Sources.
- Maker’s claim The maker says so on its own page or label. We read it but found no independent record.
- Not verified We looked and could not confirm it, or the maker does not say. Treat it as unknown.
Sources Where our facts come from
- RiseWell Hydroxyapatite Toothpaste (Wild Mint): product page, ingredients and FAQ. Maker’s page. Source of the 10% micro-hydroxyapatite figure, the ingredient list, the SLS statement and the US manufacturing statement. Open ↗
- RiseWell PRO Hydroxyapatite Toothpaste: product page and FAQ. Maker’s page. Describes the nano-plus-micro formula and the difference from the Original. Open ↗
- Amaechi et al. 2019: 10% hydroxyapatite versus 500 ppm fluoride toothpaste (BDJ Open). Independent source. A short in situ study of a different 10% paste, cited in our nano-hydroxyapatite guide. Open ↗
- American Dental Association: Toothpastes. Independent source. Lists mint and cinnamon oils among the common irritants in toothpaste. Open ↗
Alternatives Other options to compare
- RiseWell PRO Hydroxyapatite Toothpaste Adds nano-hydroxyapatite (5% of a nano paste from Fluidinova, per the maker) to the same 10% micro. About $22 for 3.4 oz.
- Dr. Jen’s Fluoride-Free 10% Nano-Hydroxyapatite Toothpaste States 10% nano-hydroxyapatite. About $18.50.