Toothpaste

I have tried several children’s toothpastes over the years, and this one stands out for both its formulation and overall usability. The vanilla cupcake flavor is a great choice because it is appealing without being overly sweet or artificial. It has made a noticeable difference in getting my kids to brush more consistently. One of the biggest advantages is the inclusion of 10 percent hydroxyapatite. This ingredient is known for helping remineralize enamel and support overall tooth health. It is reassuring to use a toothpaste that goes beyond basic cleaning and actively contributes to strengthening teeth. The paste itself is slightly thicker than average. Because of that, it may not last quite as long as some other options, but it also makes it easier for kids to apply and helps reduce mess during brushing. After a few weeks of use, teeth feel clean and smooth, and there has been no gum irritation or sensitivity. That balance of effectiveness and gentleness is exactly what I look for in an everyday toothpaste. Overall, this is a well formulated, kid friendly option that delivers on both taste and performance. I would definitely purchase it again and recommend it to other parents.

After switching from Boka Kids’ Strawberry Mango, my son & I both now use Happy Tooth (Vanilla Frosting flavor) Toothpaste, and have for just over a year. Our gums are now healthy and neither of us has had a cavity since making the switch to Happy Tooth 😄 Happy Tooth can be used by toddlers, kids, and adults. We used Boka Kids’ twice daily (for 6 months), in addition to flossing nightly, and during that time, a cavity developed, and neither of us had had a cavity in years. A simple search of their reviews shows there are over 300 1 & 2 star reviews, most of which are due to cavities developed (some say 5+ cavities, as well as developed gum sensitivity). We made the switch after learning about the cavity and then we were informed that Boka does not contain much Hydroxyapatite. Boka is not straightforward about their Hydroxyapatite percentage, but multiple resources speculate it to be only about 1% to 2%. Happy Tooth is straightforward, and contains 10% Hydroxyapatite from the earth, unlike Boka’s nano type, which is synthetic and crosses the blood-brain barrier. Happy Tooth is the kind to buy. AND it’s 3.4 ounces, so you can fly with it in your carry-on 😄 This toothpaste tastes great, cleans well, and I highly recommend it!

We have had nothing but good experiences using this toothpaste for our kiddos. It checks all the boxes for our low toxic household, the kids love the taste of it so brushing isn’t a fight every time and most importantly they are cavity free with great dental health! They have no reaction or sensitivities to note, the tube lasts quite a while so it feels like a great deal, and leaves their teeth looking white! It doesn’t foam too much, but that’s actually a plus for us!

My (then) 6yr son had need 2 crowns placed. The dentist started him on a prescription fluoride rinse and he brushed and flossed twice a day. At the next 6 month check up he had some areas to watch so they switched us to prescription fluoride toothpaste, with the same daily regimen. At the next 6 month appointment, he needed 3 more crowns!! The dentist just shrugged and said some kids are just prone to cavities and there’s nothing to do. I started researching and learned about hydroxyapetite and found this brand, so I decided to switch to it. My son loved the vanilla frosting flavor! Due to a job/insurance change, it was a year between cleaning appointments since the last crown placement. We went yesterday and I was a nervous wreck, expecting the worst. BUT my son had ZERO cavities!! Perfect report! The dentist said he was doing a great job! I credit it all to this toothpaste- it obviously does what it says it will do to help with enamel and remineralization. We are soooo happy and will remain customers forever!

The aftertaste is stronger than the last time we purchased, and the vanilla is also stronger

My 3 kids (5 & 8) love this tooth paste! I love that since we’ve been using it the kids haven’t gotten any more cavities! We switched from a more expensive brand & have consistently been using it for over a year!

I wanted to love this. But I couldn’t get past the gritty texture and aftertaste. It was too weird not to have some foaming while brushing.

Great toothpaste so far. First time user and I’ve used it about 2 weeks now. I love the vanilla flavor. I love how it really brightens my teeth. I’m not sure what ingredient is doing it but it does whiten my teeth and I love brushing with it. It’s nicely sweet, not overly sweet and true to flavor of a vanilla cupcake! I always liked the mint mouth feeling making my mouth feel fresh, but surprisingly, this vanilla flavor does too. It gets rid of the food taste left behind from my meals and my teeth feel fresh, clean, and sweet. This has also helped with my burning mouth syndrome (BMS) and dry mouth. It keeps it nice and salivated. The other thing I like is that it is non-nano hydroxyapatite. Nano stuff just scares me a bit and I’ll take micro or regular form for now. These are just my thoughts and opinions based on what I know and learned through research. On to some caveats that might be helpful to know: It’s thick. Like, really thick. I have to use a lot of force to get it out of the tube. It does not foam. If you’re used/like having a foamy toothpaste, you are more than likely not going to like this as it doesn’t lather. Rather, it coats the teeth/mouth and loosens up as you brush. You kinda have to give it a “warm up”. *Helpful note: Don’t wet your brush or the toothpaste. It will really dilute it down. Dry brush the toothpaste with your toothbrush. Brush it around all over and then start brushing manually or with the electric. It will help it “melt down” and last longer. The reason I didn’t give it 5 stars is because I just ordered another one since I liked it so much, but the seal (yes, they come sealed!) was torn off and the toothpaste was suuuuuuper hard. Remember I said it was already hard to start off with? Yeah, this was waaaaaaay more hard like it got dried out. So, it was defective. Just make sure to check your packaging once it arrives instead of learning about it later when you’re past a return window. I feel bad taking a star away because I like this toothpaste so much, but since I’m a new user, I don’t know how often this happens and if it’s a known defect. For that, I can’t confidently rate it 5 stars for you. Hope this helps!