RiseWell Kids Mineral Toothpaste (Cake Batter, Fluoride-Free) vs Orajel Kids Elmo Training Toothpaste (Fluoride-Free)

This is the fluoride-free pick that still works on the enamel, because hydroxyapatite actively rebuilds the tooth surface instead of just cleaning it, which sets it apart from most fluoride-free kids pastes. Two things keep it honest: the hydroxyapatite concentration is not published, so we cannot confirm how strong that rebuilding is, and neither heavy metals nor PFAS have been independently lab-tested on this exact product. For transparency, there is also a pending class-action allegation about PFAS on the brand's natural and kids lines, which is an unconfirmed claim in litigation rather than a lab detection. Worth pairing with your dentist's take if active cavity protection is your priority.

This is a training paste that skips both fluoride and hydroxyapatite, so it keeps teeth clean but does not actively guard against cavities the way an anticavity formula would. Worth pairing with your dentist's take on fluoride for your child.