Whether you’re newly diagnosed or have had celiac disease for a while, it’s important to consider your dental care needs. While gluten cannot be absorbed through the skin, anything used on the mouth or ingested should be gluten free, including toothpaste, fluoride and floss.

Here are a few tips:

Talk with your dentist

Inform your dentist that you have celiac and have them check the products they use for your cleaning are gluten free, especially fluoride.

Talk with your orthodontist

Gluten can even be found in orthodontic retainers. So be sure to inform all of your dental providers you have celiac disease.

Gluten Free Toothpastes

Colgate
Tom‘s of Maine
Crest
Orajel Kids and Orajel Baby
RiseWell
Fygg

Note: Sensodyne and Aquafresh products do not contain gluten as a direct ingredient. However, they state on their websites that they cannot exclude the presence of trace amounts of gluten in these products as a result of manufacturing processes.

Gluten-Free Mouthwash

All Colgate products
All Tom’s of Maine products
TheraBreath: Known for its gluten-free and effective mouthwashes.
ACT Anticavity Fluoride Rinse: Offers a gluten-free option for cavity prevention and fresh breath

Gluten-Free Floss

Colgate Floss
Glide Dental floss
Cocofloss
Desert Essence
Oral-B Glide
Reach
Tom’s of Maine

Gluten-Free Teeth Whitening Products

Colgate Optic White Toothbrush + Built-In Whitening Pen
Crest Night Effects
Crest 3D Whitestrips
Tom’s of Maine Simply White Toothpaste

Gluten-Free “Prophy Paste” Professional Cleaning Agent

Vera (by Young) — Please note these products are used at dental cleanings, not for everyday personal use. Ask your dental hygienist if the brand they use is gluten-free.

Gluten-Free Dental Care