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Colgate Total
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New whitening formula
The new colgate sensitive whitening formula has made my teeth more sensitive to hot and cold and hurts when applying it to my teeth. The old formula is better I.e the paste
Purchased at Woolworths for $5.
Ok, so, Ive used the colgate sensitive range for a long time and from the last tube I used which was a paste and had a screw top lid, to the tube I'm using now which is a paste/gel combo and a shitty ...
Read moreflip top lid some thing is not right. Thanks for your help
- 7 reviews
Colgate Total Whole Mouth Health Mint Stripe Toothpaste
Used Colgate Total Whole Mouth Health Mint Stripe Toothpaste being the new improved formula for about one month. Colgate Total has a terrible taste akin to sandy soap which stays in your mouth for many hours after you have used it. The toothpaste burned and irritated the inside of my mouth each time I used it and gave me an extremely dry mouth all the time, as well as not cleaning my teeth properly either. As a result of this, I had difficulty sleeping whilst using it.
The sensitivity in my teeth got worse whilst using this product. I bought 4 ...
Purchased in March 2022.
Such a bad taste
Used Colgate Total "whole mouth health" Advanced clean. The taste is so bad and stays in your mouth. I even brushed afterwards WHT another toothpast and the taste is still there to the point I'm feeling ill from it. I've never had a Toothpaste taste this bad before and I feel like a company this large would have tested the flavour on hundreds of people but maybe not?
Purchased in December 2021 at Rexall for $4.99.
Hi Rachel, we're sorry you didn't enjoy your recent toothpaste purchase. Please be assured that the flavours we use are carefully selected and tested to ensure they're pleasing to as many people as po...
Read moressible. Because we make a wide variety of toothpastes we believe that there's a toothpaste with our range to suit most people's preferences. Please give our friendly Consumer team a call on 1800 802 307 if you'd like help finding a toothpaste that better suits your needs.
Price is become insane
What has happened to the price of Colgate total mouthwash. I have used this product for years but at the insane prices of over 12 bucks a bottle I will switch to crest
Purchased in June 2021.
Hi William, we want you to know that we appreciate our consumers need for value and we try to ensure that the value of our products is reflected in our recommended retail price and comparable with oth...
Read moreer similar products in the market. We encourage you to keep a lookout in store and online for promotional specials on this product.
A 33.8 once bottle of the total mouthwash is 20.00 at Walmart . I have never paid even close to that in the past it’s forced me to have to use crest which is a third less cost and that’s their premium product
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Why did they do this?
I am so disappointed in the new formula for the Colgate Total, it is just awful. Why did they do this to a product that left your teeth and mouth feeling really clean. Like so many others, I have tried to get past the awful aftertaste. Please, please go back to the original recipe for the Colgate Total so my teeth can actually feel like they are clean!!!
Purchased in March 2021.
Hi Barbara K. We appreciate your feedback and we’re sorry to hear that you’re not a fan of the new Colgate Total toothpaste. The current Colgate Total formula provides the same and more benefits than ...
Read morethe previous Colgate Total. Antibacterial protection is achieved with continuous twice-daily use, as directed, for 4 weeks. We recommend trying Colgate Total Advanced Fresh or Colgate Total Mint Stripe for that extra fresh taste feeling.
Not good, they should go back to the old formula
Sucks that it's not even an option anymore. I don't feel like my teeth are as clean afterwards (I go through the brush cycle 2x, one right after the other). I also miss the refreshing mint. The new formula is a gross flavor too.
Purchased in April 2020 at walgreens for $3.45.
Hi Ash, we appreciate your support and feedback which we'll forward to our team. Please contact our Consumer Information Service on 1800 802 307 if you'd like help finding a toothpaste that meets your preference needs.
Terrible taste
Just bought this toothpaste and brushed my teeth with it, I couldn't have been more dissapointed in my life. It tastes like brushing your teeth with pure soap...disgusting, never again
Purchased in June 2021.
Hi Angie D, thanks for trying Colgate Total Original toothpaste and for your review. We’re sorry the taste of this toothpaste wasn’t to your liking. If you haven’t already done so, please contact our ...
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Used to like colgate
I've tried getting over the taste but it feels like I'm brushing with perfume. It's beyond bad. I hate wastage but I cannot bring myself to finish the tube. I dont mind the baking soda and the texture of the toothpaste is great. But the taste I can't get past.
Purchased in March 2021.
Hi Trevor C, we saw your review and wanted to thank you for your feedback. We appreciate your many years of support and we'd like to help you find a different Colgate toothpaste that you can enjoy mor...
Read moree completely. Please give our friendly team a call on 1800 802 307 so we can help.
VERY BAD!!!!! DONT BUY!!!!
this was AWEFUL!! made my teeth fall out!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! they also test on puppies and kittens and burn their skin off!!!!!!! if u buy this i will scalp you!!! gross!! stinky!!
Purchased in April 2021 at Woolworths for $20.
Hi Hollina, the safety and performance of our products is of paramount importance to us. Please be assured that Colgate-Palmolive does not introduce products into the marketplace without first establi...
Read moreshing an exhaustive scientific record of safety and efficacy. Colgate Total toothpaste is formulated to gently and effectively clean and care for the surfaces of your mouth and help protect against plaque bacteria and cavities. While we're sorry to hear about your experience, there is no reason to suggest that the ingredients contained within any toothpaste will affect teeth in the manner you have described.Find out how Colgate Total compares to other Toothpastes
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- 10 reviews
- 9 likes
Overseas Made - Avoid! (Buy Cedel or Grants instead)
Just so disappointed a large, greedy multinational cannot make one tube of toothpaste in Australia! Toothpaste is fine but I prefer Cedel or Grants any day of the week - supporting Australian made and Australian owned!
Taste has changed
I use to seek out Colgate Total every time for years. I have discovered it leaves a sour taste for hours after brushing. I can still taste it during my sleep... It is not the same.
Purchased at Coles.
- 2 reviews
- 2 likes
Dry mouth, trouble breathing
Ive used this product for over 15 years but have recently had terrible side effects due to the new formula change. Immediately after brushing my mouth drys out completely and my throat begins to tighten so that it’s very difficult to swallow and breath. I had to go to Emergency last night. Seriously warn against using this product.
Purchased in March 2020 at Coles.
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New formula is terrible
New formula taste terrible
No more minty taste
Mouth feels terrible after use
Mouth very dry after use
If you like the taste of peroxide or toilet bowl cleaner you'll love the 'new formula" Colgate.
I will nolonger be buying Colgate.
Purchased in March 2020 at Costco.
- 15 reviews
- 7 likes
new formula is terrible!!!
I've been using this toothpaste for most of my life & the new formula version is terrible! it tastes like terrible dentist teeth cleaning mixture, it also leaves a weird taste in your mouth for hours & it also dries my mouth out! I have 4 new tubes of this, I bought on special, will be giving those away & I'll be trying other brands now...no more wonderful minty after taste, now pure yuk! also tried the minty stripe one, almost as bad as this one..so another no.
Purchased in February 2020 at Coles.
Tastes like sand soap
I have used the silver tube for years, it was a gel. After many attempts of finding it anywhere and getting home with another white tube I'm over it. Tried using the white tube one for a week, it's like cleaning your teeth with minty sand soap. The taste is beyond terrible, it says in your mouth for ages, but it's not good
Purchased in February 2020 at Woolworths for $6.
Questions & Answers
What happened to the Colgate Total Care toothpaste? It would come in a small tube that was meant to be used after brushing with regular toothpaste and it says to avoid food and drink for at least 3hrs to make it work on the teeth. It did a very thorough job of cleaning the teeth and removed stains effectively, actually. Beats me why you take off the market something that works better than anything else!
Hi The F. We think you may be referring to our Colgate Total Professional Weekly Clean toothpaste. We agree; this was a brilliant toothpaste! While Total Weekly Clean is no longer made, we recommend y...
Read moreou try our Colgate Total Advanced Clean toothpaste as a daily use alternative
What fluorine derivative ised in this product?
According to the box in my cupboard, it's 0.22% w/w Sodium Fluoride. Also contains Triclosan. Hope this helped.
If you want a proper fluoride treatment see your dentist / if you can afford it I suggest it it tastes like banana / if you can't afford it you could use the federal government dentist by phoning their 1300 number
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Details
Colgate Total promises a thorough clean and protection from bacteria for 12 hours, provided you’ve been using the toothpaste for 4 continuous weeks.
This toothpaste is also designed to protect against the formation of cavities, plaque, tartar build-up and damage to enamel.
It should be noted that reviews submitted over the last 2 years frequently cite problems with a new formula used in Colgate Total. Reports commonly included complaints of a burning sensation, dry mouth, as well as an unpleasant aftertaste and watery consistency.
A number of these reviews were written by people who had happily used Colgate for several years prior to the formula change.
| Category | Toothpastes |
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| Release date | Sept 2007 |
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Hi Emmellia, thanks for your review. We note that your feedback is about Sensitive Whitening toothpaste. We can let you know that there's been no recent changes to this product formula. Please give ou...
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