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Byrdie / Sabrina Jiang
If you haven’t already heard of toothpaste tablets, welcome! We know they’re a little foreign at first, but toothpaste tablets are actually a really effective, practical, and environmentally friendly way to clean your teeth. In a nutshell, they do all the things that regular toothpaste does; you just need to chew them and add a wet toothbrush. From that point, they’ll foam up, get to work, and leave you with a clean, healthy mouth.
But like all things new-ish, toothpaste tablets can be slightly confusing at first. To find the very best on the market, we conducted hours of research on the best toothpaste tablets—evaluating them based on their active ingredients, effectiveness, and how well they compared to a normal toothpaste. We also considered flavor and their ability to give you that just-brushed feeling. After consulting with a dental expert and assessing dozens of formulas, we landed on these top-rated picks.
Keep reading to discover the best toothpaste tablets.
Best Overall
Bite Fresh Mint Toothpaste Bits Fluoride Free
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Amazon
Vegan, clean ingredients
Great flavor
Highly cleansing
Foams up well
Some reviewers note that the flavor can be too minty
Bite’s much-loved toothpaste tablets are made using a bunch of good-for-teeth ingredients, including nano-hydroxyapatite, xylitol, bicarb soda, menthol, peppermint, and calcium carbonate. They taste great (a true minty-menthol flavor), froth up nicely, and leave the teeth feeling super clean.
Those who are environmentally conscious will also love that the packaging is 100% plastic free and zero waste, and the product is cruelty-free and made with vegan ingredients—including guar gum and coconut oil. Reviewers noted that compared to other toothpaste tablets, these gave them the most similar experience to their regular toothpaste.
Price at time of publish: $12 for one-month supply
Active Ingredients: Nano-hydroxyapatite, xylitol, bicarb soda | Size: 62 tablets per bottle
Best Budget
Archtek Toothpaste Tablet
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Amazon
Foams up well
Whitens teeth
Fights cavities and plaque
Not as effective as toothpaste
With 60 tablets per bottle, Archtek’s tablets are a reasonably-priced option that doesn’t compromise on taste or quality. Aside from the fresh minty element, these contain xylitol to reduce cavities and natural cranberry to fight against plaque. One Amazon reviewer says they bubble up well and have a subtle whitening effect—we’ll brush to that!
Price at time of publish: $12.25
Active Ingredients: Xylitol, cranberry | Size: 60 tablets per bottle
Best Charcoal
hello Activated Charcoal Whitening Toothpaste Tablets
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Tackles plaque
Removes surface stains on teeth
Draws out toxins
Can actually be a bit messy
Formulated with activated charcoal, natural peppermint, tea tree oil, and coconut oil, these tablets simultaneously remove plaque, subtly whiten and freshen up your breath. Charcoal specifically is thought to draw out toxins and absorb surface stains, making these an excellent option if you’re a regular coffee drinker.
Price at time of publish: $23.98 for two 60-tablet bottles
Active Ingredients: Activated charcoal, xylitol | Size: 60 tablets per bottle
Best Whitening
Chewtab Gentle Whitening Toothpaste Tablets
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Amazon
Baking soda removes stains with low abrasion
Foams up well
Easy on the teeth
Has many flavors
Stevia might produce aftertaste
These top-rated tablets are full of xylitol to clean teeth, plus baking soda to remove surface stains. They’re also bleach-free, making them a great alternative if traditional teeth whitening products leave you sensitive.
Price time of publish: $8.95
Active Ingredients: Activated charcoal, baking soda | Size: 60 tablets per bottle
Best With Fluoride
Denttabs Toothpaste Tablets
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Amazon
Contains cavity-fighting fluoride
Strengthens teeth
Leaves teeth feeling fresh
Doesn't turn to paste easily
If you want to try a low-waste tablet but don’t want to remove tooth-strengthening and cavity-fighting fluoride from your oral care routine, Denttabs have you covered. There’s also baking soda in there for subtle brightness and menthol for a feeling of freshness.
Price at time of publish: $11.54
Active Ingredients: Fluoride, baking soda | Size: 125 tablets per packet
Best Vegan
Georganics Natural Toothtablets
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EarthHero
Whitens teeth
Fights stains
Kaolin clay absorbs impurities
Faint taste
Leaves residue on tongue
Georganics Tablets are vegan, cruelty-free, and free of xylitol and fluoride. Instead, they’re formulated with cream of tartar for a natural foam, kaolin to absorb impurities, bicarb soda, and peppermint oil to brighten and give a feeling of freshness. Reviewers do note they’re quite salty, but the zero-waste packaging is a great touch.
Active Ingredients: Cream of tartar, kaolin, organic peppermint oil, baking soda | Size: 120 tablets per bottle
Best for Strong Teeth
Good Organics Fluoride Free Mint Natural Toothpaste Tablets
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Good Organics
Great taste
Leaves teeth feeling fresh
Foams up well
Might produce aftertaste
These tablets contain calcium and zinc citrate to protect tooth enamel and remineralize the teeth. They foam up nicely and have a subtle minty flavor that lasts well. While they are fluoride-free, they’re full of xylitol to prevent cavities as well.
Price at time of publish: $14.83
Active Ingredients: Xylitol, peppermint | Size: 90 tablets per bottle
Best Experience
Chomp Peppermint Toothpaste Tablets
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CHOMP
All natural ingredients
Great flavor
Gives a clean feeling
A bit hard to dissolve
Chomp’s whitening Toothpaste Tablets are xylitol-free (so, pet safe) and instead use calcium phosphate, silica ingredients, and peppermint flavor to clean and care for the teeth and gums. Reviewers comment how well they foam in the mouth, as well.
Price at time of publish: $8.95
Active Ingredients: Calcium phosphate, silica | Size: 60 tablets per bottle
Best Flavor
Lush Boom! Toothpaste Tabs
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LUSH
Very unique flavor
Detoxifying ingredients
Removes stains
Definitely not minty
Lush Toothpaste Tabs have a seriously unique flavor profile. Made with charcoal powder, sea salt, lime oil, ground chili, and black pepper, they’re a little spicy and taste almost like Coca-Cola. Try them out if you want freshness without the minty element.
Price at time of publish: $12
Active Ingredients: Charcoal, black pepper, Persian lime oil, kaolin | Size: 1.7 ounces
Best Mint
Nelson Naturals Crush & Brush Toothpaste Tablets
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Amazon
Very minty
Leaves teeth feeling clean
Whitens
Mint flavor might be too strong for some
If you’re into super fresh, minty flavor profiles that almost make your eyes water, Crush & Brush are the way to go. Formulated with menthol, peppermint, spearmint, and charcoal, they’re really refreshing and will leave your entire mouth feeling clean.
Price at time of publish: $15.74
Active Ingredients: Xylitol, peppermint | Size: 90 tablets per bottle
Best Berry
Bite Berry Twist Toothpaste Bits
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Bite
Different flavors
Fruit taste
Gives a clean feeling
Charcoal flavor has weird texture
Not a fan of mint? Thankfully, Bite makes its top-selling toothpaste tablets in a few different flavors, including this delicious berry variety. It’s a citrus berry, though, so you’ll still get that clean teeth feeling.
Price at time of publish: $12 for one-month supply
Active Ingredients: Xylitol, peppermint | Size: 248 tablets per bottle
Final Verdict
It turns out that there’s a stack of great toothpaste tablets on the market, but our favorite is the Bite's Fresh Mint Toothpaste Bits, which we love because they emulate a traditional brushing experience. We also love the slightly more affordable Archtek Toothpaste Tablets because they whiten and protect against cavities.
Meet the Expert
Lindsay McCormick is the founder and CEO of Bite, a market-leading oral care company, including the best-selling Bits toothpaste tablets.
What to Look for in Toothpaste Tablets
Strengthening Ingredients
Much like traditional toothpaste, it’s important to look for ingredients that will strengthen the teeth, fight plaque, reduce cavities and freshen your breath. Xylitol, activated charcoal, fluoride, calcium carbonate, erythritol, and sodium bicarbonate are all good ingredients to check for when you're purchasing toothpaste tablets.
Flavor
If you love that super fresh, minty mouthfeel post-brush (and who doesn’t), keep an eye out for the inclusion of peppermint, menthol, or spearmint as well. There are also plenty of non-minty options if you prefer, whether it be berry, charcoal, or even cinnamon flavored toothpaste tablets.
Texture
Since toothpaste tablets transform from a solid to a foam, the texture is key for your overall brushing experience. Some tabs can become grainy or not foam up well enough, so you want to look for one that can mimic the texture of your traditional toothpaste while brushing. Since you obviously can't test for yourself before buying, pay attention to reviews that describe the feeling of using the tablets.
Why Trust Byrdie
Team Byrdie researched all the toothpaste tablets on the market and read through countless customer reviews to compile this edit. We also sat down with Lindsay McCormick from Bite to chat about all things oral care and tested a few tablets ourselves.
According to our Diversity Pledge, 15% of products in our newly-published market roundups will feature Black-owned and/or Black-founded brands. At the time of publishing, we were not able to find any toothpaste tablets from a Black-owned and/or Black-founded business. If you know of one we should consider, please email us at contact@byrdie.com, and we will evaluate the product ASAP.
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