Personal Health Care

Colgate Total is a Complete Toothpaste
Colgate makes a very good toothpaste. Total has both a desensitizer and a tartar-control agent in it. Some people have problems with tartar build-up and this is a good toothpaste to use for tartar control. In addition, this toothpaste has the ADA seal of approval, has fluoride to help strenthen enamel, and has low abrasiveness. All in all, it is a very acceptable toothpaste. If you do not want all the extra additives (some people are sensitive to the ingredients), then try: Colgate Cavity Protection Toothpaste Great Regular Flavor, Stand Up Tube - 6 Oz

With all the positives going for it, why only 4 stars? Colgate Total lacks Xylitol.

Xylitol is a natural sweetener that the human body (and bacteria) cannot metabolize. Thus, there is no extra sugar for diabetics, and there is no sugar for the bacteria in the mouth. What is even better, is that bacteria ingest Xylitol and since they cannot metabolize it, they die off, thus lowering the amount of pathogenic bacteria in the mouth. There are several toothpastes that have Xylitol in them, but the leader in the field is Spry toothpaste with fluoride: Xlear Spry Spearmint Toothpaste with Xylitol (With Fluoride), 4 Ounces As a dental professional, I have been recommending Spry with fluoride as the toothpaste of choice. Spry will also leave your mouth tasting and smelling good. I recommend that people brush 3-4 times a day. If you brush 4 times a day, and do not want to give up your Colgate (for it is a good toothpaste) brush with Spry twice and Colgate twice. If you only brush twice a day alternate Spry and Colgate.

Spry also makes a chewing gum that has Xylitol in it that you can chew mid-morning and mid-afternoon (between brushings), and you still get the benefit of Xylitol: Spry Spearmint Xylitol Chewing Gum 100 Count


Dr. Jim Koenig, DDS

Colgate Total 12 hour Mint Stripe Toothpaste
The best toothpaste on the market, period. This will protect your teeth in ways that other toothpastes cannot. I highly recommend it to anyone wanting to improve their dental health.

sparkling
colgate makes my teeth sparkle like the set of fresh rims on my 76 pontiac. this stuff is da bomb! shorties be lovin me now.

Great Product Innovation; Look At Other Sizes
For years, Crest was the toothpaste of choice. It had a dominating market share, due in large part to the fact that Crest was the first toohpaste to obtain the ADA (American Dental Association) seal of approval.The marketplace went through a seismic shift with the introduction of Colgate Total. Colgate proved once again that a market leader that grows complacent is vulnerable to an innovative competitor. The innovation: Triclosan, which actually makes your mouth fight bacteria longer and, more importantly, makes your mouth FEEL cleaner.You should look at the 7.8 ounce version, rather than this 6 ounce version, because of the value in the 7.8 ounce version. As to the "Plus Whitening", the Whitening element doesn't work as well as, say, Crest Whitening Strips; but it is better than nothing, and there is no significant price difference if you buy the version without "Plus Whitening."This is a good product that shook the industry.

We really enjoyed Colgate Total Fresh Stripe Fluoride ...
We really enjoyed Colgate Total Fresh Stripe Fluoride Toothpaste. The whole family used it - even the children. The taste was great and after brushing, our mouths felt clean and refreshing. We will continue using this Colgate product. Now we found a great new toothpaste. We totally recommend this product!

Colgate Total is a Complete Toothpaste
Colgate makes a very good toothpaste. Total has both a desensitizer and a tartar-control agent in it. Some people have problems with tartar build-up and this is a good toothpaste to use for tartar control. In addition, this toothpaste has the ADA seal of approval, has fluoride to help strenthen enamel, and has low abrasiveness. All in all, it is a very acceptable toothpaste. If you do not want all the extra additives (some people are sensitive to the ingredients), then try: Colgate Cavity Protection Toothpaste Great Regular Flavor, Stand Up Tube - 6 Oz

With all the positives going for it, why only 4 stars? Colgate Total lacks Xylitol.

Xylitol is a natural sweetener that the human body (and bacteria) cannot metabolize. Thus, there is no extra sugar for diabetics, and there is no sugar for the bacteria in the mouth. What is even better, is that bacteria ingest Xylitol and since they cannot metabolize it, they die off, thus lowering the amount of pathogenic bacteria in the mouth. There are several toothpastes that have Xylitol in them, but the leader in the field is Spry toothpaste with fluoride: Xlear Spry Spearmint Toothpaste with Xylitol (With Fluoride), 4 OuncesAs a dental professional, I have been recommending Spry with fluoride as the toothpaste of choice. Spry will also leave your mouth tasting and smelling good. I recommend that people brush 3-4 times a day. If you brush 4 times a day, and do not want to give up your Colgate (for it is a good toothpaste) brush with Spry twice and Colgate twice. If you only brush twice a day alternate Spry and Colgate.

Spry also makes a chewing gum that has Xylitol in it that you can chew mid-morning and mid-afternoon (between brushings), and you still get the benefit of Xylitol: Spry Spearmint Xylitol Chewing Gum 100 Count


Dr. Jim Koenig, DDS

Great Toothpaste without Whitening-Highly recommended by our Dentist
We have used this product for years now. . .ever since Total came on the market. Recently almost all toothpaste has come with a whitening agent.
Our trusted dentists for almost 15 years will not allow us to use a whitening agent because whitening, over time, destroys enamel. OK, so we are over 60 and to start destroying the enamel on our teeth would be foolish, to say the least. We both use floss, this toothpaste, and a good mouthwash twice a day. I use the dental picks that go with the Oral-B Hummingbird. This is a great product. The price on this item is competitive and the service is great. I would not use any kind of a whitening agent on my teeth unless I was specifically given permission to do so by my dental professional.

Have to try it to believe it! Yum!
The words "enamel strengthening" were what pulled me in. I was unsure what flavor to expect with a name like "Paradise Fresh," but thought I'd try it out. The label says "experience the delight of Paradise Fresh," and boy, was I pleasantly surprised. It's an unusual taste for a toothpaste, but I love it. First off, it's sparkly, which is pretty, but I'm not sure if that's really relevant to picking out a toothpaste. :) The toothpaste foams up a little more than regular Colgate, which is either a plus or minus depending on your preference. The taste, however, is what's going to make me go back and get a few more tubes before it's discontinued, which most things I like tend to be. It's such a nice, refreshing taste. Very light. The other reviewer mentioned a grape flavor, but I didn't really taste that. It is just a very light, almost like a lavender or something. It leaves your mouth feeling clean, like you've just left the dentist office, with none of that overpowering mint aftertaste like most toothpastes. It sort of feels like it's lifted off all the grime and not left any toothpaste flavor behind. Don't get me wrong, I love mint, but it's so nice to just have a nice, clean palate, especially before bedtime. Just give it a try. You'll be pleasantly surprised.

Absolutely The Best Toothpaste
I tried a sample of this toothpaste and after one week, returned to the store to buy the regular size. It is different and delightful. It cleans beautifully and has fluoride, of course.

But the best thing in my opinion is the taste. This is going to sound crazy, but you have to try it to appreciate it. The flavor starts with a hint of grape that slowly changes to a light refreshing mint as you brush.

And it really does whiten and strengthen your teeth. My dentist was even impressed.

LOVE IT
This is the only all natural toothpaste I have been able to use with my sensitive gums. Excellent product. Thank you Toms!

No more cankersores
I currently have braces and cankersores are a common occurrence. Ever since i started using Tom's they have cut in half. I definitely recommend this product to anyone who suffers from them.

If i had to say something negative, it would be that it doesnt foam as much as a regular tooth paste but thats because it does not contain any SLS (which is the ingredient that causes cankersores).

IF you are someone who suffers from cankersores, please, i urge you to try this product.