How to Choose a Fluoride-Free Toothpaste
What Is a Fluoride-Free Toothpaste?
A fluoride-free toothpaste is formulated without fluoride. People may choose one based on personal preference, ingredient preferences, flavour or how it fits their oral-care routine.
What Should You Look for in a Fluoride-Free Toothpaste?
When comparing a fluoride-free toothpaste, consider the following practical points:
- Functional or active ingredients and the information available about them.
- Published research supporting the ingredients.
- Flavour and personal preference.
- The ingredient profile and product-specific ingredients.
- Suitability for everyday use according to product instructions.
- Transparency about the formulation.
What Is Theobromine?
Theobromine is a naturally occurring compound found in cacao. It is the key ingredient at the core of Theodent’s proprietary Rennou™ technology.
What Is Rennou™ Technology?
Rennou™ is Theodent’s proprietary theobromine-based enamel-care technology. It combines theobromine with calcium and phosphate and forms the technological foundation of the Theodent toothpaste range.
What Does the Research Say About Theobromine?
In an in vitro enamel remineralization study, theobromine produced comparable enamel remineralization to fluoride at a 71× lower molar concentration.
This does not mean that theobromine is 71× better, 71× stronger or produces 71× more remineralization.
Published research has also investigated apatite crystal formation. Research on dentinal tubule occlusion has been conducted in situ.
Study summaries and scientific references are available in For Dentists.
How Is Theodent Different from Other Fluoride-Free Toothpastes?
Theodent’s factual product differentiators include:
- Proprietary Rennou™ technology.
- Theobromine from cacao.
- Calcium and phosphate as part of Rennou™ technology.
- Published research on theobromine.
- Three distinct formulas: Theodent Classic, Theodent Kids and Theodent 300.
- Fluoride-free positioning.
These are points of formulation and product positioning, not a claim that Theodent is better or superior to another toothpaste.
Which Theodent Toothpaste Should I Choose?
Theodent Classic
Everyday Spearmint fluoride-free toothpaste powered by Rennou™ technology.
Best suited for: customers looking for the standard everyday Theodent formula with a fresh Spearmint flavour.
Theodent Kids
Chocolate-flavoured, non-mint fluoride-free toothpaste for children, teenagers and adults who prefer a non-mint toothpaste.
Theodent 300
Premium Diamond Mint fluoride-free toothpaste with the highest Rennou™ concentration in the Theodent range.
Is Theodent Fluoride-Free?
Yes. Theodent Classic, Kids and 300 are fluoride-free.
Are Current Theodent Formulas Titanium Dioxide-Free, Gluten-Free and SLS-Free?
The current European formulas of Theodent Classic, Theodent Kids and Theodent 300 are titanium dioxide-free, gluten-free and SLS-free.
Fluoride-Free Toothpaste Frequently Asked Questions
For more answers about Theodent products, technology and B2B, visit the Frequently Asked Questions page.
What is the best fluoride-free toothpaste?
There is no single toothpaste that is best for everyone. The right choice depends on ingredient preferences, flavour, formulation, research support and individual oral-care needs. Theodent is one fluoride-free option built around proprietary Rennou™ technology and theobromine from cacao.
Is fluoride-free toothpaste suitable for everyday brushing?
Fluoride-free toothpastes are designed for regular oral-care use according to their product instructions. Individual dental needs can vary, so people with specific concerns should discuss them with their dental professional.
What makes Theodent different from other fluoride-free toothpaste?
Theodent is built around proprietary Rennou™ technology, with theobromine from cacao combined with calcium and phosphate. The current range includes three fluoride-free formulas, and published research has investigated theobromine.
Does Theodent contain theobromine?
Yes. Theobromine is the key ingredient at the core of Rennou™ technology.
Which Theodent toothpaste is non-mint?
Theodent Kids is chocolate-flavoured and non-mint.
Which Theodent toothpaste has the highest Rennou™ concentration?
Theodent 300.
Where can I see scientific research about Theodent?
Visit For Dentists for published research and scientific references.
Where can I buy Theodent in Europe?
View the current range in the online shop.