Colgate Sensitive Pro-Relief

Strong taste like it has peroxide in it. My sensitivity returned after a couple of weeks and my face burns after I use it and needs a wash and some nivea to ease the feeling. I am going back to the one that Aldi sells. It worked fine for years. Show details

Don't believe corporate representitves – Further to my original review. I was assured by a Colgate representative that the formulation of their tooth paste had not changed. Not that corporate representatives can be believed. I have since tried the new version of above tooth paste again in the new tube and in less than a week was again suffering severe sensitivity issues. If the… Read more

formulation has not changed why does it not work like the old formulation. Fortunately I still had stock of the old formulation tooth paste and the sensitivity disappeared almost immediately on using the old formulation but I am down to my last tube, What do I buy instead?

Made it worse – My dentist has a wait time of one year to get in so he suggested I use this toothpaste. I had to wash my face with soap after brushing my teeth because it made my mouth swell. It gave me horrible headaches daily. Eventually it gave what looks like eczema on my nose and chin and started making my hair fall out. Had to switch companies. The first few days of not using it I developed hives. Show details

Terrible dermatitis around mouth and face that wont go with treatment – Purchased Colgate Pro Relief Sensitive only because my regular Sensodyne was not on sale. WORST MISTAKE EVER!!! Noticed within 2 days a very dry , burning sensation of the skin around my mouth. Nothing else had changed, so searched reviews of this toothpaste. Funnily enough, I found MANY other people had the same reaction as I did!! Stopped… Read more

immediately and saw the Dr, who prescribed Prednisolone, hydrocortisone cream for my face, and antihistamines ..... after a week, still no improvement . There are NO ingredients on the packaging at all, no warnings, NOTHING

Colgate will act surprised and suggest its some very rare allergy that they have not heard of before..... yet its clear that one of their reps has already responded to about 50 other complaints on this forum. I do not believe at all when they say its a rare reaction as 50 out of 80 reviewers here alone are all experiencing the same reaction.

Three weeks on, after using this on 2 occasions, I still have inflamed , red , sore thickened skin around my mouth , and red cracked lips that just wont go away after using lip balm continuously.

My next step is a dermatologist consult and a medical report , to make this company accountable,

Who would ever have expected this misery from using a supermarket toothpaste , from a multinational company, with absolutely no warnings at all ?

Works a charm for me – A few months back I purchased the pro relief (multi protection) as I was experiencing sensitive back teeth when eating or drinking anything cold it definitely worked for me....before using this product I also experienced gum breeding after a month of using this product my gums stop bleeding also which I was very happy about.....when I went to… Read more

purchase another tube I looked closer at the pro relief range and had seen there was a (repair and prevent ) in pro relief which targeted my problems more regarding gums ....I found this to have a little bit of a worse taste than the ( multi protection) but nothing I couldn't live with ....it also is working well for my sensitive teeth I have found my gums are slightly bleeding again though I have only used this one for around a Week or so will be using it for a month as I did with the other one to see if it stops the bleeding if not I'll go back to the ( multi protection) I'll Will give an update on how it when in a months time...UPDATE!!!! Weirdly the ( the repair and prevent ) tooth past targeting gums did not seem to prevent or stop my gums from bleeding as the (multi protection) seemed to I accidentally came home with the (enamel repair ) I have weak enamel on my teeth from a child and a couple of my back teeth feel a little rough/ corroded....I will post up results of this in another months time.... which is around the amount of time a whole tube lasts.

Rub onto sore teeth or gums – I bought this as I was experiencing settling in pain after a crown and root canal was performed on a front side tooth. I would rub this onto the surrounding gum area and it did relieve the discomfort. I'm glad I had this in my cupboard this morning. Today I woke up today at 5:00am from aching teeth sensitivity pain due to the take home teeth… Read more

whitening kit from the dentist. I applied their "soothing" gel twice, it didn't work, so I rinsed it off. I rubbed Colgate tooth paste onto my lower front teeth and gum and placed the teeth tray over. It gave me temporary relief for I'd say thirty minutes while I ransacked my flat looking for strong pain killers from previous dental work. I know Colgate Sensitive Pro-Relief is not meant for this kind of dental pain yet it did help.

Well it's been a few hours and I drank tea not realising it would trigger sensitivity pain. I thought I may have to reach for pain killers but I gave Colgate a go again. Once again, I rubbed it on my lower front teeth covering with the custom teeth tray. That was forty minutes ago and it is dulling the pain. Happy days are here again!

Significantly helping with post-filling pain – I recently switched to the Colgate Sensitive Pro-Relief Enamel Repair variant. I can't speak to whether it's repairing my enamel (we'll have to see) but it's been a godsend as I contend with increased temperature sensitivity and tooth pain in the settling down phase after a deep filling. Brushing with the affected tooth with this toothpaste calms… Read more

the irritation to its nerves within minutes every time and the relief lasts several hours. I haven't experienced any adverse dryness, peeling, or pain in the two months I was using it, and my general tooth sensitivity to cold temperatures has improved too.

1 of 5 – This is 1 of the 5 toothpastes I have to use to control my extreme sensitivity, I use this one with Cedel and Grant’s daily, can’t fault it does what it states. When I just used potassium nitrate they stopped working, since using this together with potassium it works a treat. But due to my intense issues that my dentist knows of, there is the odd… Read more ·  1

time here and there where it stops working and that’s where the 5 come in for a week or so and than I return to using 3 again.

Great for me – This toothpaste is great for me. I have mildly sensitive teeth and this does the trick to soothe them on high sensitivity days. The flavour and consistency is good. Much better value when on special compared to other sensitive toothpastes. Show details ·  1

Won't buy it again – So far the toothpaste seems to agree with me but you need a blade to cut the top of the tube open and the nozzle gets blocked after every use. Why not a screw top lid? Show details

Mouth Ulcers – I recently used this toothpaste for the first time. After a few days I had sore gums and mouth ulcers. Very unpleasant. This has never happened to me before. I ceased using the toothpaste and my mouth started to heal. Colgate, you may say the product is safe to use, unfortunately this isn't the case for me. Show details

This product should be discontinued – I have been using this toothpaste for months and not realised it is what has been causing my sore tongue and mouth until I saw all these reviews. I will never use any Colgate products again. Also, I see the responses to all these reviews about the issues are generic and meaningless. I will be throwing out the toothbrush and paste. I hope others check reviews before buying. Show details

Bleedy and sore gums – I have bought this toothpaste several times as my dentist recommended it. However, it always made my gums really bleedy and sore. I decided to google today and am now finding that I am not the only one. There definitely seems to be something wrong with this toothpaste! Show details

It works but has side-effects – This toothpaste cleans teeth well and leaves them looking cleaner and brighter, and I find it does help with sensitivity. However, it makes the skin around my mouth sore, dry and peeling. I have had to switch to a different brand and the problem has cleared up now. It is worth trying it, as many people have no problems with it, but if you do just stop and try something else. Show details

Causes Sore Throat – I have tested this product days apart, weeks apart and a month apart and report that it causes me to have a sore throat. The soreness will last a whole day after use. I do not have this problem with other toothpastes. I am a decades-long toothpaste user. Show details

Severe Side Effect and damaging body – Got this product at my dentist. Immediately after applying the toothpaste on my teeth’s and gums it started burning my whole mouth and an unbearable sensational pain started. My whole mouth became extremely dry. I tried to gargle with water a lot but still that sensational pain did not go. In just 2-3 minutes my whole mouth was swollen and I was… Read more

coughing and got a really bad throat. For a minute I thought I should call the ambulance. It’s been more than a day and after taking anti allergy medicine swelling has come down a little but my mouth is in a terrible condition.

There is seriously something wrong with this product and I’m not sure how it has been released to public. I’ll be taking this matter further Legally and reporting to ACCC and ADA as many people have complained the same issue yet Colgate has not bothered to look into it seriously.

Why does it have a screw lid – Why does this toothpaste have a screw lid? Why can't you make it flip top like the rest of your toothpaste. I would rather have the stabbing pain in my teeth than go through screwing this piece of crap closed every time I brush my teeth. Show details

Action Required - Side effects need to be addressed or product removed – My mouth feels like I have burnt my tongue, inside my lips feel slightly swollen and stings as if burnt, I have a rash on the outside of my lips particularly the corners of my mouth and my mouth is dry. At the time I am cleaning my teeth the toothpaste burns and feels really cold .. at first I thought that it was just some kind of menthol in it… Read more

feeling cold and numbing but over a few weeks my mouth especially my lips have become progressively worse. It's disappointing to see the reviews advising this product is causing burns to lips and mouth have been posted for at least 2 years and still not been enough for you to pull this product. I would not have bought it had I been aware of these side effects. While the product does actually help with my tooth sensitivity, the uncomfortable burning and pain inside and rash externally is causing me far more discomfort and distress than the tooth ever does.

Worst product ever i used in my whole life / Made my teeth more sensitive and painful – Since i start using it my teeth start to hurt and got more sensitive somehow this toothpaste is causing my tooth enamel removed and now my tooth are more sensitive than ever . Show details

Burning, mouth ulcers – Wife uses this with no problems, I have never had a problem previously but now have problems with it, so clearly its a type of allergic reaction. New packet opened 11 march, one day after using this i lost all sense of taste, now been two weeks and still do not have sense of taste back yet, the inside of my gums peeled, my tongue felt burnt and… Read more

the edge of my tongue got sores, my lips still have sores on them, inside my lip has a clear burn line across the whole inside, I have switched over to colgate normal and hope this all clears up soon Couple of days ago I brushed with it again as I was trying to work out why i lost my sense of taste and was this the reason, momment I started to brush I got an instant burning sensation inside my motuth and on my tongue.

Please investigate the side effects – I had an awful allergic reaction after one days use. My tongue/mouth were dry & sore, my gums were pale & painful, ulcers, my throat/lips became distressingly swollen. I could not eat. Show details

Very afraid to use this again. Probably will never – My dentist friend recommended this one for a fee sensitive teeth and just a few days later , I started having mouth ulcers , every inch of my mouth has become sore painful and hurts very bad..I never had any dental ailments ever in my life. I dont smoke it Consume drugs or tobacco ..no fillings or surgeries ..now it's been 7 days and I have had the worst feeling in my life ..my gums look damaged ..I hope they recover .. Show details

Burned my tongued and back of mouth – I have been brushing with this toothpaste for ten days and now have a burnt tongue and back of mouth. It seems I am not alone as many other reviewers have experienced the same issue. Disappointing that even after 50 similar reviews, Colgate seems to be surprised by the side effects/adverse reactions, so I don't think they'll be changing their formula any time soon. Show details

Mouth ulcers & sore tongue – After using this product I started getting very sore mouth & tongue including mouth ulcers & bleeding gums after brushing which seemed unusual as used this type of toothpaste for 4 years or more, I eventually decided to take a break from this product & tried a different type & my mouth is now free of ulcers & tongue is not sore anymore, i wish I… Read more

had realised this a lot earlier as I have suffered for several months & very sore painful mouth which has only stopped since changing toothpaste, who would of thought this toothpaste could cause so much pain to someone's mouth, unbelievable.

Bleeding gums – I had been using this product in excess of 5 years & it worked fantastically. After this period at a certain point my gums started to become sensitive & sore & they bled while I brushed using an electric toothbrush. Could not work out why it happened. I switched to a toothbrush specifically for gum care & also switched to a different brand of… Read more

Sensitive toothpaste. While painful to brush I persisted until the bleeding stopped which took about two weeks (brushing gums and teeth twice a day). I then continued with the two changes for at least a year with no problems. I then convinced myself that it couldn't have been the Colgate SPR that caused the gums to bleed & that it had to be something else. I went back to Colgate SPR & within 2 days my gums started to bleed again. I reverted back to the different brand & after about a week my gums stopped bleeding. I mentioned these two instances of bleeding to my dental hygienist who thought it was very odd & while she believed what I had said she thought something else was at play. She had never heard of anything like that before from somebody else. When sensitivity became an issue for me again I convinced myself about a month ago to try Colgate SPR for another time. Unfortunately after 2 days the bleeding re-started. It's crazy & it doesn't make sense. I hope Colgate might advise their thoughts please.

Horrible dry mouth – Was at my dentist and he said again to use toothpaste for sensitive teeth so I got Colgate. I suddenly was having severe dry mouth at night, all night, every night. So bad that it woke me up at night so greatly reduced my quality of sleep. Wondered if it happened at the dentist and then finally figure out that it was the toothpaste. Now I read… Read more

review after review of very bad experiences. Shame on Colgate that this product remains on the market!!! It is having a dramatic negative impact on people’s lives and we sure don’t need that too right now.

Caused burning mouth syndrome – I was suffering from burning mouth syndrome and sloughing of gingiva. Read articles advising switching toothpastes. Symptoms went away as soon as I quit using the Colgate Sensitive Pro Relief. Show details

Caused bad breath – I got it because it was on offer. After a while of using it, I noticed it was really overpowering - extremely frothy and strong flavoured. I then noticed a) random minty tastes in my mouth during the day, which I could not figure out then b) a furring thick feeling of my tongue, similar to when you have drunk tea too hot. c) That my sensitivity… Read more

was as bad as ever (which I don't have whilst using my regular brand) d) My husband mentioned my breath a few times, which was unusual and it clicked. I stopped using it and my mouth flora returned to normal again. Nightmare product I will actively never buy again! Would not recommend under any circumstances.

Product gave me perioral dermatitis – For about 4 months I have been experiencing ongoing dry, hypersensitive lips. No lip balm or cream has made a difference and and the skin has started to peel around my mouth. I finally figured out this toothpaste was to blame. Really regret switching from regular toothpaste on the advice of my dentist. Going straight in the bin!!! How this product is able to stay on market given this appears to be a very regular reaction is beyond me. Show details

Peeling dry lips sore mouth – I used this product for about 4 days then my lips started drying out and peeling. Mouth and tongue painful I stopped using it immediately and it has taken a week and my lips are only just improving though they remain dry. After consultation with a friend she had to stop using it because it caused mouth ulcers in both her and her daughter. I am disappointed this product is still on the market.  Show details

Red burning tongue – Tried this and got a very red, burning tongue. NEVER occurred to me that it would be the product since it is designed for RELIEF of sensitivity. Stopped using it and tongue got better. Started today again and, yep, burning tongue. Goes out with the trash. Consumers should be warned. There is nothing on the label.  Show details