We have all had the experience of being given a small 'goody bag' of tooth products at our twice yearly dental cleaning. At the end of your visit, the dental hygienist hands you a little bag with a small tube of toothpaste, a new toothbrush, and a little box of floss.
I have been using the same toothpaste for many years, mainly because I prefer the taste. All brands of toothpaste basically do the same job, so taste is about the only difference in preference, unless you are looking for a specific action (whitening, sensitive teeth, etc.). I have never considered changing toothpaste brands until my last checkup when I was given a new kind made by Colgate. It is called Enamel Health Whitening Toothpaste, and I liked it right away.
Colgate Enamel Health Toothpaste
The description of this Enamel Health Whitening Toothpaste states that it 'has a dual action formula that both helps replenish natural calcium to strengthen enamel and gently polishes the enamel surface so germs are less likely to stick.' What it feels like, after brushing, is similar to the same feeling you have immediately after getting your teeth cleaned ~ a smooth, clean feel to the surface of the teeth. It also has a very pleasant taste, which to me is important.
Further descriptions of this toothpaste tells us that this unique formula also whitens teeth. This has never been an important factor to me when deciding on which toothpaste to buy, but since it's included, I suppose it can't hurt. Naturally, this toothpaste also fights cavities and freshens breath, which we always want in a toothpaste. Plus, I do like the fact that this new toothpaste is designed especially for enamel health. It has active fluoride to help in replenishing natural calcium to strengthen your teeth and a gentle micro-polishing action that polishes roughened enamel so enamel is smoother. This all leads up to a healthy enamel for your teeth.
The Packaging
The only thing I do not like about this new toothpaste product is the packaging. It comes in the normal standard size most of us buy (5.5 ounces and about 7 inches long). The difference is in the cap. It has a 1-1/4 inch in diameter cap that is large enough and sturdy enough for the toothpaste to stand on end. This is handy for taking up less space on your bathroom sink vanity (and for small sinks without vanities where space is limited).
But.... the size of the cap makes it harder to handle. I have always been used to holding my toothbrush in one hand and unscrewing the cap of the toothpaste with the same hand while holding the tube in my other hand. The size of the cap makes this maneuver difficult for my older, arthritic hands. The cap is also hard to close after putting the toothpaste on the toothbrush. I need to bang it down on the sink to get it to close one-handed, or put down my toothbrush and use two hands to close the cap. The cap can also be completely removed, but it STILL takes two hands to put the cap back on.
Summary
Other than my frustration with the cap, I like everything else about Colgate's new toothpaste, the Enamel Health Whitening Toothpaste. It retails for a little bit higher than other toothpaste brands, but is fairly comparable.
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Happy Brushing!
(c) Product Review written by Wednesday Elf
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