Canary Toothpaste Review
- Alayne
- Jun 13, 2025
- 7 min read
Updated: 4 days ago
Why Tablets Are Better Than Toothpaste
Traveling down a path of cleaner choices, the switch to toothpaste tablets is a particular swap in which many take pause or hesitate to do at all. Tablets? It's toothpaste? How do I brush with a tablet? I chew it? How does it foam? All very smart questions. I can say with a reflective smile (not only because my teeth are sparkly white, but because I'm literally reflecting back), it's one of my most favorite swaps that I've made on my cleaner-is-better adventure. At this point, I can't believe I used paste... in a tube... on my teeth... so come along with me and let's see if I can help you come over to the tablet side.
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Best Nano Hydroxyapatite Toothpaste: Canary
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Canary Nano Hydroxyapatite Toothpaste Review
In This Review:
The Coolest (Refreshing) and Coolest (Love It) Way to Brush Your Teeth
WHY DIDN'T I SWITCH TO TOOTHPASTE TABLETS SOONER
I've been using Plastic-Free Canary Toothpaste Tablets for over a year and have not had a single cavity. After brushing with the tablets, my teeth feel squeaky clean, and my breath stays fresh throughout the day and the night. One tablet creates plenty of action-packed lather. Canary uses calcium bentonite which has a unique structure that allows it to bind with and remove bacteria, toxins, and impurities. It is a mild abrasive, less abrasive than sodium bicarbonate (baking soda) which is found in many natural toothpastes. Fluoride-free toothpaste is great if you are trying to avoid fluoride, but most natural brands don't replace this ingredient with a less toxic re-mineralizing agent. This is where nano hydroxyapatite comes in (5% in Canary tablets). It deposits minerals back into enamel and strengthens it. It has been shown to reverse demineralization by mimicking the natural structure of your teeth, reducing sensitivity and brightening your smile which earns Canary brownie points in the performance category.
--> Tip: Keep the tablet near your front teeth while chewing. Run your brush under toasty water. Tap off extra water. This makes for the best lather. Try not to chew for too long or use too much water. Once you break up all of the little pieces, it's time to start brushing.
What You Will Find in Canary Toothpaste Tablets
PEPPERMINT & WINTERGREEN
Xylitol, Erythritol, Sorbitol, Nano Hydroxyapatite, Natural Flavor*, Calcium Phosphate, Calcium Carbonate, Xanthan Gum, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Menthol, Magnesium Stearate, Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate, Calcium Bentonite
*Natural Peppermint or Wintergreen Flavor depending on selection
COCONUT MINT
Xylitol, Erythritol, Sorbitol, Nano Hydroxyapatite, Calcium Phosphate, Calcium Carbonate, Xanthan Gum, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Natural Coconut Flavor, Magnesium Stearate, Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate, Menthol, Calcium Bentonite
WATERMELON & STRAWBERRY + KIWI
Xylitol, Erythritol, Sorbitol, Nano Hydroxyapatite, Calcium Phosphate, Calcium Carbonate, Xanthan Gum, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Natural Flavor*, Elderberry, Magnesium Stearate, Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate, Calcium Bentonite
*Natural Watermelon or Strawberry + Kiwi Flavor depending on selection
BUBBLE GUM
Xylitol, Erythritol, Sorbitol, Nano Hydroxyapatite, Calcium Phosphate, Calcium Carbonate, Xanthan Gum, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Natural Bubble Gum Flavor, Magnesium Stearate, Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate, Calcium Bentonite
Size/Quantity
Canary Toothpaste Tablets are handmade in the USA and are packaged in compostable refill pouches and reusable/recyclable glass jars.
1 Month Sample Pouch: 63 Tablets
2 Month Glass Jar: 126 Tablets
4 Month Refill Pouch: 240 Tablets
Flavors
Canary offers some really great flavor options as previewed above. Flavors for littles too! If you get bored easily, you are going to love all of the flavor options that can be put into your rotation.
PEPPERMINT
Tried and true. Doesn't burn. No sticky artificially sweet taste. I'm more of a Spearmint/Wintergreen girl, but I enjoy the Canary Peppermint.
WINTERGREEN
Top flavor for me. Leaves a fresh minty taste. Again, no burn here. Reminiscent of that white little donut-shaped candy that I used to eat like...well, candy... but without the sugar coating on your teeth. Quite the opposite.
COCONUT MINT
A newer flavor by Canary. I do not enjoy flavor pairings like orange mint or vanilla mint, so I wasn't sure about this. My love for sharing experiences with you trumped my trepidation, so I took one for the team. Call me Mikey... I like it. It's not artificial in any way and it has a fresh natural coconut flavor that develops as you brush, kissed with a teeny bit of sweetness. I promise, it does not taste like sunscreen. It's one of my favorites.
WATERMELON
One for the littles, or the littles at heart. I tried this as well. It's pretty good. I'm pleasantly surprised that it didn't taste artificial or sugary. Even though I appreciate the cooling freshness that the mint flavors provide, I may revisit this flavor simply to mix things up now and again. I can see your kiddos enjoying this one.
STRAWBERRY + KIWI
I didn't gravitate to this flavor right away. I recently (recently, as in the day I typed this) gave it a go for the sake of offering insight here... why did I pre-judge?! What a pleasant flavor. It leans more toward a natural strawberry smoothie as opposed to a strawberry candy. I understood this was a toothpaste tablet and not candy (although it does taste really good). I shouldn't have assumed it would be sticky sweet and deposit a sugary film on my teeth. It actually leaves my mouth feeling just as fresh as the minty flavors and the surface of my teeth are as smooth as marble. It foams like the minty flavors too. A delicious option for kids and even for adults who like a little flavor (literally and figuratively) in their life.
BUBBLE GUM
This one is on deck after I finish my pouch of Strawberry + Kiwi. My apologies for not having insight here... yet, but I promise to share as soon as I try this crazy little flavor. If this flavor tastes as naturally good as the other kid flavors and your kiddos aren't into brushing, Bubble Gum toothpaste tablets may be all you need to get them excited about it.
A Non-Toxic Affordable Toothpaste Swap
SHOW ME THE MONEY AND THE MATH
I got you! On average, it takes about 1 month for 1 person brushing 2x per day to finish a 4.2oz standard tube of toothpaste (using more than a pea size), even less time to finish a ‘natural’ brand (4oz +/-). Using the same brushing schedule parameters of 2x per day, one jar of Canary (126 tablets) equates to a 2-month supply.
PRICE COMPS:
CANARY TABLETS vs OTHER BRANDS
Size | Monthly Use | Monthly Cost | |
Standard Commercial Tube | 4.2oz | 1 tube | $4 |
Natural Brand Tube | 4oz | 1 tube | $7+ |
Canary Glass Jar (2mo supply) | 126 tablets | 63 tablets | $7.50 |
CLEAN, EFFECTIVE, AND AFFORDABLE
At $0.11 per tablet, what goes in your mouth and absorbs straight into your bloodstream is worth the investment, especially if you're spending $7+ per month for a natural brand already. Price per month (and tablet) is even lower if you choose 4-month refill pouches, take advantage of Wyld One's exclusive code Wyld25 on your first purchase, and look out for Canary's seasonal offers. Canary also ships free over $35, a low minimum that can be reached by ordering a couple months' worth or by ordering a few flavors a time.
Goodbye Toothpaste Tube
BONUS
You can look in the rearview... imagine not having to battle with a plastic tube to get the remainder of your toothpaste out. You'll no longer have to buy a special size for air travel either.
Canary Toothpaste Tablets
Nano Hydroxyapatite Toothpaste Tablets
Fluoride-free/SLS-free
No Parabens/No Chemicals/No Baking Soda
Glass Jars/Compostable Refill Packs
Vegan/Sustainable
Plastic-free Packaging
1% for the Planet Member
Small Business
Made in Utah
Canary Non-Toxic Toothpaste for Kids
Canary does not use menthol in any of the 'kid' flavors. Elderberry, on the other hand, can be found in Watermelon and Strawberry + Kiwi. A powerhouse in supporting the immune system. It's what gives the tablets their pink/purple color too (no dyes). All in all, I'm just as impressed with the variety of flavors that Canary offers for kids as I am with their effective, non-toxic nano hydroxyapatite formula that foams like you want it to.
Canary Sustainability
Canary is plastic-free. We love that, Canary! Packaging options include reusable/recyclable glass jars or compostable refill pouches available in a variety of sizes/quantities so you can customize your order around everyone's favorite flavors. I find that the glass jars retain the flavors better. The difference in cost is only about one cent more per tablet than the refill pouch when you do the cents per tablet breakdown. Kindly recycle.
Worth Noting
I confirmed with the founder of Canary that negligible amounts of xylitol, sorbitol, and erythritol (artificial sweeteners) are used, and they are always looking to evolve their products and ingredients as science and research allows. Xylitol is highly toxic to dogs. Please be hypervigilant when dispensing and storing your tablets. Let's keep our puppies safe, healthy, and happy... just as happy as we are using these cool tablets.
Also deserving of a mention, rod-shaped nano hydroxyapatite has a better safety profile than needle shaped. It is more commonly used in dental products and has been shown to reduce sensitivity and strengthen enamel.
Last Thought
If chewing your toothpaste sketches you out, I relate. I thought it was strange myself, but now I really get a kick out of brushing with Canary toothpaste tablets. I love these little guys.
If my Canary review got you thinking, but you're still unsure about parting ways with plastic tubes of toothpaste (in which water is typically a top ingredient), check out my Toxins in Traditional Toothpaste & Natural Toothpaste post.
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