Colgate Advanced Whitening Toothpaste - Anyone Experienced Health Problems?

Justahappymortal on 11/08/2020 - 00:52
Last edited 11/08/2020 - 10:29 by 1 other user

Hi Ozbargainers,

I just bought this toothpaste for the first time since it was on sale.

Colgate Advanced Whitening Fluoride Whitening Toothpaste with Microcleansing Crystals Whiter Teeth in 14 Days 190g

It has already been shipped out then I’ve decided to check out its reviews. It seems like a lot of people are complaining that they are having ulcers and burning throats from this product. I was wondering if anyone has ever used this toothpaste before since the reviews on productreviews.com.au were awful yet pretty good on Amazon.

If it helps, I bought the “whitening” version (aka not the tartar control version).

Thanks for any feedback.

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  ascorbic on 11/08/2020 - 01:15

  +1

  It's fine as a toothpaste but don't expect any discernible whitening. If you want whitening, get a toothpaste with hydrogen peroxide (but don't expect miracles).

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    Justahappymortal on 11/08/2020 - 01:24

    I’m more afraid of the fact that it might cause ulcers or burning throats. As long as it’s fine as a regular toothpaste I’m okay with it, thanks a lot for your reply :)

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  kouk on 11/08/2020 - 02:02

  +4

  just don't swallow mate

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  BBear53 on 11/08/2020 - 02:50

  I've used it previously and it's fine as a toothpaste but makes no real difference for teeth colour. If you really want white teeth, get it done professionally. Costs more but it's guaranteed.

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  Austaurean on 11/08/2020 - 08:17

  we use this and other Colgate products, never had any issue with burning or ulcers…
  remember, a lot of reviews for any product etc are from people that have had an issue, most people that have a good experience generally dont leave reviews.

  and others have said, do not swallow toothpaste.
  Ever see people with white tips to their front teeth, thats from (as a kid) too much toothpaste being swallowed (at least, thats s one cause that I'm aware of).

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    thatonethere on 11/08/2020 - 08:34

    +1

    the white on the teeth can be from too much sugar as a kid (fairly likely), too much fluoride (ie eating a LOT of toothpaste), growing up with a low immune system, sleeping with mouth open, not brushing…

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      Austaurean on 11/08/2020 - 08:43

      yeah, true, a number of possible various causes.
      too much toothpaste being swallowed, which kids do, is one of the causes.
      lets say someone i know whos kid does not get a lot of lollies, basically only from kids parties, no sugary/fizzy drinks, brushes appropriately.
      Having a chat one day and they said the dentist said the likely cause was swallowing too much toothpaste when younger.
      this is the adult front teeth, when they grew through, they had white tips.

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  timthetoolman on 11/08/2020 - 08:30

  Is that you Kevin McAllister?

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  blonky on 11/08/2020 - 09:54

  Regularly used this one - felt like it did next to nothing, and also no burning or ulcers

  Colgate Optic (red tube) and WhiteGlo felt like they actually worked a little (a lot more than that tube you bought), but still very minor compared to professional whitening

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  Drakesy on 11/08/2020 - 12:26

  Have used for years with 0 issues.
  Doesn't whiten teeth though, get peroxide for that

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  JoshBargains on 11/08/2020 - 13:03

  It's not the best. I ate three entire tubes in one sitting and although I didn't get ulcers and a burning throat like you mentioned my stomach did feel a little bit funny.