24 of 25 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars
Dentist Recommends this Product to Keep Tartar Off Teeth, August 3, 2005
This review is from: Colgate Total Whitening Paste, Anticavity Fluoride and Antigingivitis Toothpaste, Paste, 6 oz (170 g) (Health and Beauty)
I am a dentist who recommends Colgate Tartar-Control toothpaste to my patients. I like it for several reasons:
1. The anti-tartar chemical works. Used regularly, tartar formation on one's teeth will be inhibited. If tartar does form, it will be softer and easier for your dental hygienist to remove.
2. All Colgate toothpastes have the ADA seal of approval. This means the paste has flouride to strengthen your enamel and protect your teeth against cavities, and it is low in abrasivity so it will not scratch your enamel.
It is a good product and I recommend it for those who have a tendency to form dental tartar. Brush your teeth at least three times per day for maximum effectiveness and floss daily - the flossing is just as inportant as brushing to help prevent tartar from forming on your teeth!
The "Whitening" term is a common gimmick used by toothpaste manufacturers. "Whitening" can apply to any toothpaste on the market, as they all "whiten" the teeth. There is not a "whitening" toothpaste on the market that truly "Whitens" teeth in the context of bleaching teeth. If you want an over-the-counter product that whitens teeth effectively, purchase Crest White Strips - they actually whiten teeth. Still, buy this Colgate product for the other features (fluoride and anti-tartar), just don't be fooled by the "whitening" term!
Jim 'Konedog" Koenig, DDS
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15 of 16 people found the following review helpful:
1.0 out of 5 stars
Contains Triclosan, November 15, 2011
This review is from: Colgate Total Whitening Paste, Anticavity Fluoride and Antigingivitis Toothpaste, Paste, 6 oz (170 g) (Health and Beauty)
I bought this toothpaste and was shocked when I got home and read the ingredient list. The active ingredient is triclosan. Triclosan is currently being investigated by the FDA. It is also under review by the EPA who is considereing banning it. It is already banned in Europe and Canada. In short, it's an endocrine system disruptor. It alters hormone regulation. It also contributes to making bacteria resistant to antibiotics. Not only is it bad for people, but you spit it down the sink and it gets into the water supply and harms the ecosystem. Google it. This is not stuff you want to put in your mouth.
Most toothpastes don't have triclosan, but this one does.
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1 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
*****, July 14, 2005
This review is from: Colgate Total Whitening Paste, Anticavity Fluoride and Antigingivitis Toothpaste, Paste, 6 oz (170 g) (Health and Beauty)
This is a good toothpaste it will keep your breath minty fresh and prevent tooth decay and it whitens your teeth.I recommend this for adults and children.
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