the ADHD Friendly™ Toothpaste: Designed with Neurodivergent Needs in Mind
Gentle, grounding brushing experience:
Many neurodivergent adults find conventional toothpastes overwhelming — too foamy, too intense, or too harsh. This formula is intentionally low-foam, softly flavoured, and non-aggressive, helping reduce common sensory triggers that can make brushing uncomfortable or stressful.
Predictable, easy-to-use texture:
The creamy, smooth consistency spreads effortlessly across teeth and gums. Ingredients like Pullulan and Hectorite ensure a stable, non-gritty texture that rinses cleanly, avoiding residue or lingering aftertaste, so every brush is consistent and manageable.
Routine-friendly by design:
By reducing unnecessary sensory intensity — flavour, menthol burn, and excessive foam — brushing becomes a neutral, manageable daily task rather than a source of stress. This supports consistency without pressure or guilt, making oral care approachable even when routines slip. One step for clean and healthy teeth and gums / fresh breath.
Thoughtful botanical and active composition:
We selected ingredients for comfort, protection, and oral wellness:
Chamomilla Recutita (Chamomile) Extract — soothing and gentle on sensitive mouths.
Pistacia Lentiscus (Mastic) Gum & Oil — traditional oral-care botanicals for smooth texture and natural antimicrobial support.
Propolis Extract — supports oral health with gentle antimicrobial activity.
Methylheptylglycerin (MHG) — microbiome-friendly, odour-modulating, and supportive of oral balance.
Erythritol — mild sweetness for taste and gentle support against plaque.
Co-Enzyme Q10 - Gum protection.
Our design priorities Simplifying the daily brushing routine Reducing sensory overload Making brushing neutral — even pleasant.
Supporting routine consistency Keeping the experience interesting without being overwhelming.
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the ADHD Algorithm™ Toothpaste
the ADHD Algorithm™ Toothpaste
A calm, low-foam toothpaste designed for adults who experience sensory overload with conventional oral care. Free from intense mint burn, overpowering sweetness, and excessive foam, it offers a gentle, predictable brushing experience that feels clean without feeling overwhelming. Crafted with a minimalist, apothecary-style formulation, it supports a comfortable daily routine — making oral care easier to return to, every day.Ingredients:
Glycerin, Aqua (Water), Calcium Carbonate, Hydrated Silica, Erythritol, Sophorolipids, Arginine, Pullulan, Hectorite, Squalane, Pistacia Lentiscus (Mastic) Gum, Bamboo Silica, Ubiquinone, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Propolis extract, Pistacia Lentiscus (Mastic) Oil, Mentha Viridis (Spearmint) Leaf Oil, Methylheptylglycerin, Sodium Phytate, Citric Acid, Thymus Vulgaris (Thyme) Oil, Limonene*, Linalool*, Pinene*, Citral*, Carvone*.
*from Essential oils and plant Extracts.
Fuction of each ingredient in the formula.
Ingredient
Function in this Formula
Glycerin
Humectant; reduces water activity; smooth texture
Aqua
Solvent; disperses hydrophilic ingredients; adjusted to balance total
Erythritol
Sweetener; mild taste; stabilises viscosity
Arginine
pH buffer; supports dentin tubule occlusion
Sodium Phytate
Chelating agent; prevents mineral staining
Calcium Carbonate (fine)
Abrasive; mechanical cleaning; stain removal
Hydrated Silica (low RDA)
Abrasive; polishing; controls RDA
Bamboo Silica (micronised)
Abrasive; polishing; visual appeal
Hectorite
Rheology modifier; thickening; stabilises abrasives
Pullulan
Film-former; improves texture, extrusion, and mouthfeel
Sophorolipids
Mild surfactant; low-foam cleaning
Squalane
Emollient; improves glide; stabilises lipophilic actives
Coenzyme Q10
Antioxidant; gum support.
Pistacia Lentiscus Oil
Lipophilic antimicrobial adjunct; smoothness
Pistacia Lentiscus Gum
Antimicrobial properties Film-former
Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
Soothing; anti-inflammatory adjunct
Propolis extract
Antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory adjunct
Mentha Viridis Leaf Oil
Mild flavour; refreshing note
Thyme Essential Oil
Antimicrobial adjunct; low concentration for safety
Methylheptylglycerin (MHG)
Odour-modulating antimicrobial; microbiome-friendly
Citric Acid
pH adjuster; stabilises abrasives

