21 Best Japanese Toothpaste in 2023

Taking care of your teeth is very important, however, when you move to another country
it isn’t always easy to find toothpaste that suits your needs.

The first time I went looking for toothpaste I was shocked by the sheer range of choices, and how they were all the same to me considering I couldn’t read most of the writing on the package!

For this reason, I searched and selected 21 best toothpastes, each one suited to a concern.

As in all things, everyone will have different concerns… there are those looking for whitening toothpaste, those looking for toothpaste with fluoride, or those looking for a good toothpaste for the gums.

Most of these toothpastes are easy to find. I found them in the drugstore “cocakara fine”,
in “don quijote”, “aeon” and also “super viva home”.

Clinica Toothpaste

Clinica toothpaste is a fluoride toothpaste that comes in 2 flavors :
Mild Mint and Fresh Mint

Its main features are:

–Helps remove plaque with the cleaning agent TDS (sodium tetradescent sulfonate)
-It uses a highly adherent fluorine formula that makes fluorine stay for a long time
and prevents stubborn teeth .

Average price: 148 ~ 168 yen

Clinica Advantage

This is a medicated toothpaste and it has 3 flavors :
Soft Mint, Citrus Mint, and Cool Mint.

It’s a “Total Care Formula”:
– It has a high concentration of fluorine(1450ppm) and uses a formula that makes fluorine
stay on your teeth for a long time.
–Helps remove plaque with the cleaning agent TDS (sodium tetradescent sulfonate)
–Prevents overgrowth of bacteria, stubborn teeth, and breath odors 

*Not intended for children under 6 years old.

Average price: 244 ~258 yen

KAO Clear Clean Toothpaste

It has 3 flavors: Fresh Citrus, Natural Mint, Extra cool

This toothpaste has deforming granules (cleaning agents).

– Granules help remove dental plaque .
–Contains fluoride to prevent tooth decay .
–Prevents bad breath

Average price: 158 ~166 yen

KAO Clear Clean NEXTDENT Whitening

This is a whitening fluoride toothpaste and it comes in 2 flavors:
Apple Chamomille and Clear Mint.

–Fluorine formula prevents tooth decay
–Removes stains with Malic acid (cleaning aid), as well as tobacco residue and coffee stains .
–Removes plaque with reset granules (cleaning agent)
–Prevents bad breath

*Newly released in March 2021!

Average price: 238 yen

KAO Clear Clean NEXTDENT

This medicated toothpaste has 3 flavors:
Gentle Citrus (recommended for children), Pure Mint, and Extra Fresh.

–Fluorine long-term adsorption formula that remains even after rinsing
and prevents tooth decay .
–Textured granules (cleaning agent)help remove dental plaque .
–Prevents bad breath
–Prevents gingival inflammation

Average price: 238 ~ 248 yen

GUM Dental Paste

This toothpaste comes in 3 flavors:Regular, Refreshing, and Salty Mint.

– Prevents bad breath
–Sterilizes periodontal disease bacteria with medicinal ingredient CPC (Cetyplyridinium chloride)
– Absorbs and removes bacterial fragments
–Prevents inflammation, periodontal disease, gingivitis, and periodontitis .

Average price: 248 ~ 271 yen

LION Clinica Enamel Pearl Whitening Toothpaste

This whitening toothpaste comes in 3 flavors:
White Floral Mint, Fresh Citrus Mint, and Elder Flower Mint.

– Enamel care formula that helps maintain strong, shiny white teeth
– Removes stains on the tooth surface and fine gaps. Removes tobacco tar
– Removes plaque and prevents adhesion
– Prevents bad breath
– It contains fluoride which promotes the remineralization of calcium
into the enamel andprevents tooth decay.

Average price: 298 yen

SUNSTAR Ora2 me STAIN CLEAR Toothpaste

This toothpaste comes in 3 flavors: Natural Mint, Peach Leaf Mint, and Floral White Tea

– Removes stains on teeth, makes them harder to stick
– Restores the original whiteness of teeth

Average price: 258 ~ 299 yen

Shumitekuto, Periodontal Disease Care

This toothpaste helps fight hypersensitivity, gingivitis, and periodontitis.

– High-concentration fluoride (1450ppm) strengthens the tooth structure
and prevents tooth decay.
– Prevents Periodontal disease (gingival inflammation/periodontitis)
– Prevents tooth stains due to hypersensitivity
– Prevents bad breath

*Don’t use under 6 years old

Average price: 398 ~ 638 yen

Sangi Apagard Smokin’

As the name suggests this toothpaste is for smokers.

– Removes stains from smoking cigarettes.
– Prevents growth of cavities
– Contains remineralizing agent nano mHap
– Removes dental plaque
– Fill and repair micro-scratches on the surface of the teeth

Average price: 880 ~ 1280 yen

KAO Clear Premium Whitening

This whitening toothpaste comes in 3 flavors:
Pearl mint, Premium Mint, and Prime Mint

– Whiten your teeth
– Contains high concentration fluoride (1450ppm)
– Contains deep clear ingredients that make it easy to lift and remove fixed deposits.
– Removes dullness and makes teeth glossy, beautiful, and white.

*Don’t use under 6 years old

Average price: 478 ~ 538 yen

Lion Dent Check-up Standard

This toothpaste is often seen in dental clinics.
I found it in Don Quijote only.

– It has antibacterial ingredients that allow your gum to heal
– High fluorine concentration (1459ppm) allows small cavities to heal

Average price: 550 yen

Sistema Dental Plus Toothpaste

This medicated toothpaste focuses on the health of your gums

– High concentration of fluorine (1450ppm)
– Prevents cavities
– Prevents periodontal disease

No colorant is added.

Average price: 532 ~ 548 yen

Ora2 Premium Cleansing Paste

This toothpaste comes in 2 flavors: Premium Mint and Aromatic Mint.
It can be used once a week for intensive whitening care.

– Contains a high concentration of stain-removing ingredient (cleaning agent)
– Removes stains and unpleasant odors

Average price: 532 ~ 548 yen

Sunstar Gum Pro Care

This toothpaste is recommended for people that want to prevent periodontal disease.

– Prevents periodontal disease by strengthening the gums from the inside
– Sterilizes periodontal disease bacteria
– Promotes blood circulation in the gums with Vitamin E
– Helps your metabolism and activates your gums with Vitamin B6
– Contains high concentration fluoride ( 1450ppm )

Average price: 698 yen

Shumitekuto PRO Enamel

This toothpaste focuses on damage to teeth caused by acids.

– Strengthen the enamel with fluorine (1450ppm) and prevent cavity teeth.
– Prevents stains
– Whiten your teeth

*Don’t use under 6 years old

Average price: 730 yen

LION Brillant More

This whitening toothpaste comes in 3 flavors:
Natural Peppermint, Apricot Mint, Citrus Mint

– Helps fight stains from red wine, coffee, tobacco…
– Sodium Pyrophosphate lifts the stain from the surface of the teeth with the power of ions
– Sterilizes the bacteria that cause bad breath
– Promotes remineralization of teeth

Average price: 950 yen

Hamigaki Nadeshiko (Ishizawa Laboratory)

This toothpaste contains baking soda and plant-derived ingredients to make your teeth
white and bright. It has a fresh peppermint taste!

– Helps remove plaque and tar from your teeth
– Removes the yellowness of teeth!

Average price: 1200 yen

Weltec Concool Gelcoat F

This medical toothpaste has various antibacterial ingredients

– Promotes remineralization of the tooth
– Sterilizes oral bacteria such as periodontal disease bacteria
– Removes the cause of tartar and removes dirt on the tooth surface
– Prevents tooth decay and bad breath

*Mouth-friendly

Average price: 980 ~ 1000 yen

Sangi Apagard Premio Premium Type Whitening

This toothpaste has a higher than standard nano mHap content
for whitening and caries prevention!

– Removes dental plaque
– Absorb bacteria that cause dull teeth
– Helps smooth the surface of the teeth making it less likely to reattach plaque and stains
– Contains remineralizing agent nano mHap to prevent the growth of cavities
– Fill and repair micro-scratches on the surface of the teeth

Average price: 1280 ~ 1480 yen

Smile Cosmetique Whitening Toothpaste

This toothpaste makes your teeth brighter!

– The ion component cleans dirt from the teeth
– White powder removes dirt on the tongue (coated tong)
– Prevents bad breath
– Restores the original whiteness of the teeth

Average price: 1300 yen

BONUS: Smile Cosmetique Teeth White Pack

Why don’t you try a pack for your teeth?
3-Minutes white care restores the original whiteness and gloss of the teeth

Easy to use! Just place the whitening strip directly on your teeth.

Average price: 1500 yen

BONUS: Nature Lab TO BE WHITE ESSENCE PREMIUM

This is a very concentrated essence that whitens your teeth with a single drop!

– Removes colored stains, tar, and plaque
– Contains plant-based ingredient honeysuckle pro extract
that removes dirt and restores the original white teeth

It can be used once a day. No abrasives, colorants or parabens.

Average price: 2480 yen

Conclusion

There are many toothpastes on the market, each one suitable for various needs!
It is important to always try more than one before deciding which one is best for you,
and I really hope this article has helped you choose the right toothpaste for your concerns!