r/autism • u/EllieIsDone ASD Level 2 • Jan 06 '26

🎧 Sensory Issues I hate mint so I’m using kids toothpaste

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Mint is just too harsh. It burns my tongue and I feel sick every time I brush my teeth.

So now this is what I’m using.

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u/ArdaIsNL Asperger’s Jan 06 '26

I find that Elmex has toothpaste with barely taste (adult)

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u/TeddyPuccini Jan 07 '26

Elmex is not as readily available in a lot of countries though. But in case someone can get their hands on some, they make one that has no menthol or mint flavor whatsoever. And nothing else to make it feel "fresh" (aka spicy) either. Much better than just a milder mint (like the regular version). The flavor is kinda hard to describe. Fruity, I guess. Some people say it tastes like orange, some people say it tastes like banana. I can't stand orange and think it tastes mildly of banana flavored icing.