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Colgate Total
Pros
Can provide 12 hour protection
Cons
New formula is not popular
Reviews
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.
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.
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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 ...
Read moreConsumer Information Service on 1800 802 307 and one of our team will be pleased to recommend a different toothpaste from our range to better suit your needs.
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.
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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 $20.00.
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.
- 10 reviews
- 8 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.
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.
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- 15 reviews
- 6 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 $6.00.
Terrible taste
Terrible taste and smaller tubes. they cut approx. 2 oz. off tube. I have used Colgate total for years and I will buy Crest next time. The new Colgate Total is terrible. Do not buy.
Purchased in January 2020 for $6.99.
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- 2 reviews
- 2 likes
soap for teeth
Colgate might be better suited as a body wash, the taste is like soap that stays in your mouth without any fresh taste. This product is gross and I have gone to a more expensive brand for my family, never buying colgate again.
Purchased in November 2019 at Coles.
Agony
I am in agony the last two days with a huge sore on my tongue and 4 mouth ulcers with more appearing. I can’t eat I can’t talk and it’s all down to using Colgate toothpaste. My sister was using the same one and also had sores all Over her tongue. Absolutely awful
Purchased in December 2019 for $4.00.
Foul *new* taste
Have been Colgate brand loyal for years. This soapy toothpaste is too much though. Foul taste during brushing that lingers for ages afterwards with no sense of clean and freshened breath at all. Terrible *improved formula*.
Purchased in November 2019 at Coles for $5.00.
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 you 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 |
|---|---|
| Release date | Sept 2007 |
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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.