Colgate Reviews

Has anyone noticed the smaller toothpaste tubes and higher price for less toothpaste? The tubes are much smaller and are made with very thick plastic producing less toothpaste. I go through twice as many tubes compared to previous years.

I immediately felt a burning sensation upon using Colgate optic white for the first time. As I did not realize what was going on I continued to use it for two days and things got much worse. I could not move my tongue up to my teeth and the burning sensation was under my tongue with swollen areas that looked like cysts. I had small white spots and my tongue was on fire. I also had lost my voice for two days. My whole mouth was burning every time I brushed my teeth. My daughter asked if I had changed toothpaste and that's when I realized that the toothpaste was causing all of this. I have discontinued use now for two days and things are improving. This is a dangerous product and needs to be removed from the shelves.

After several days of using this product I need to stop. I gave it a fair chance but it is really terrible. My mouth is raw. The taste/aftertaste accompanied with the thick foamy coating finally got to me enough that it caused me vomiting. I have diverticulosis and vomiting causes me extreme pain. I really don't know what they were thinking putting this product on store shelves. I've had no issues with other product containing the same main ingredients.

I experienced a terrible reaction after brushing my teeth with Colgate Total SF toothpaste- Not my original toothpaste formula. I usually buy Colgate Total and I have been using that brand for over five years faithfully. I didn’t realize that it had an SF Toothpaste. It started out with a funny feeling to my lips and gums - a tingle. The taste was minty with a cool flavor along with swelling and redness. I literally sat there in my bed watching my lips go from normal to gigantic within 30 minutes of brushing my teeth. I sent a selfie to a family member. She gave me Benadryl to take for the swelling. The following morning I noticed my lips looked much better than the previous night. I continue to take the Benadryl for the allergy.

Have purchased Colgate Total toothpaste for years but lately, the tubes contain excessive air. The price has not been reduced but the tube content certainly has. Another large corporation governed by greed. Will be switching to another brand of toothpaste. Sad.

Been using Colgate for decades. When I first bought this tube I kept wondering why my mouth burned and tingled more than usual after a Colgate brushing. After a few weeks the inside of my mouth felt really raw with a dry sandpaper texture. Could barely taste my food. Thought it was destroying my taste buds! My lips were also swollen and peeling on the inside. Rinsing with water after brushing seemed to make it even worse and was so painful! I am afraid to buy anymore Colgate as this is NOT NORMAL!! Switching to Tom's fluoride free anti-cavity whitening peppermint toothpaste for now. Very disappointed.

I have used the optic white paste before without issues. However, recently I switched to Crest and when that was gone went back to Colgate optic white this time the mint gel instead of the white paste. My mouth started developing tiny white spots on the inside of my lips and my tongue has been raw and on fire and throat discomfort the minute I try to brush with this toothpaste that has been lingering for days.. I had none of these issues while using the crest so I know it is the toothpaste. I have also used the older brand of colgate baking soda and peroxide toothpaste (not optic white). Just the normal cheap version of colgate and it did the exact same thing I am experiencing now with this optic white gel. Never again! It needs to be recalled and removed from the shelves immediately.

Colgate Total was my go to toothpaste. I used to have bad gingivitis. I flossed but it just never went away. Then I tried Colgate total with triclosan. My gingivitis cleared up completely. I had stocked up on the toothpaste and just now found out they removed triclosan. Can we not make our OWN decisions about our OWN health!? I was well aware it was a "questionable" ingredient but I can't afford to go to dentist. So I will NEVER buy colgate again! Plus their new total sucks... It's gross and my gums are swollen and bleeding again. I'm buying Crest products only now!!

Used Colgate for many years, recently noted the salty/metallic aftertaste in my water city provides. I was blaming that city salting the roads too much in our days, and run off ending up in the water reservoirs where water is being taken from. But then I have tried to wash mouth with bottled water - same thing. Now I could not get rid of salty taste coming out of my gums and tooth whenever I lick them. Found this thread about toothpaste and everything is cleared up now - it is a Colgate toothpaste!!! Gums were swollen for a year now. Stopping using it starting today. Do not use it!!! Stay away if you feel salt.

Been using Colgate total gel toothpaste for years with no problems. But a few months ago, I noticed my gums, lips, and tongue being sore, with very dry mouth. I noticed my toothpaste tube said *new flavor*. Who would suspect the toothpaste, but - it got worse over time, and one night, my tongue swelled up and I had trouble swallowing and was choking on my own saliva, and had to go to ER. My tongue had cracks in it. I thought I had COVID or something. They even tested me for COVID. (I was negative.) The ER told me I had a reaction to a food or drink.

I'm user of Colgate tooth paste. When started using tooth paste taste different like I feel sour taste and after my skin has swollen and wounds are formed in sides of mouth and on tongue. It's difficult to eat.

I was a loyal Colgate Total user but recently, I am facing issues after using it. My lips get swollen and my mouth pains after using the new Colgate SF. Why did Colgate do this to their customers? Why change something that was working well?

I bought the Colgate toothpaste, the one with Tartar control, and it made me feel awful. This is outrageous. When I attempted to contact them about this, they put me on hold and played "Every Breath You Take", but it was the version with Sting. It made me piss. I will not be buying from Colgate ever again.

I have no idea what Colgate have added to the "Total New Flavor", but it has left my gums sore, the inside of my lips on fire and swollen and my lips severely dry!! DO NOT BUY THIS TOOTHPASTE!!!! I wish I could give it 0 stars because this product is horrific! What the heck did you add to this new flavor Colgate????

DO NOT BUY COLGATE TOTAL SF!!! So I was a loyal Colgate Total toothpaste user from my late teens. Loved Total toothpaste as I wouldn't get that icky teeth feeling till my next brushing. Bought a 2 pack of the Colgate Total SF (sensitive formula) a couple of months ago not realizing that the formula was different. OH MY GOSH I cannot explain the excruciating pain in my whole mouth after using this.

OMG... Now I know what has happened to my mouth and lips. Blisters, sores, burning, pain and more from this toothpaste. High anxiety not knowing what was causing this. I even had two COVID tests thinking that was the culprit but both tests negative. Drinking water like crazy thinking I was dehydrated. Worried I had de eloped diabetes. Hurts to eat and drink bottled water. I am so mad at Colgate for doing this to me. No warning on toothpaste tube or box.

After regular use of this Colgate Total SF toothpaste, my wife and I both experienced pain in our mouth, a tightness feeling, and blisters behind our lower loop. After changing toothpastes it went away. I don't know which of the 20 ingredients is causing this but I won't be using again. Hopefully Costco takes back the 5-pack.

I wish I could give this 0 stars. I switched to this toothpaste because it was the cheapest 3pack at the store. 2 days into using it my gums became extremely swollen where it hurt to just breathe. I stopped using it and my dentist put me on some antihistamine mouthwash and the swelling has finally gone down a bit. I’m now seeing a bit of peeling as my gums are getting better but they still look super raw. I’ve never had any problems with my teeth and now I’m freaking out. I can barely eat. Please whatever you do, do NOT buy this product. Colgate you have caused me so much pain and fear.

This Colgate Total toothpaste is the worst tasting toothpaste ever and I’m not choosy. I’ve used natural licorice toothpaste that tasted better than this. I can’t figure out what they’ve called this flavor. It says “advanced clean between” and the end of the tube is green. My daughter says it tastes like cardboard. My son asked if it was expired and says it tastes slightly like mushrooms. I’m going with perfume and mint mixed together. Please, please, please don’t buy this toothpaste.

That was intensely bad. Just brushed my teeth and I've rinsed my mouth out three times. Colgate has clearly screwed up a batch or something because there is no way that went through taste testing. I'd advise a recall.

I’ve been a Colgate toothpaste user for 30+ years and have been extremely pleased with their products until now. It took me a week to figure out that my burning tongue was a result of this “New Flavor” toothpaste. The burning lasts a couple minutes and the taste is just awful. I thought maybe it was a bad tube so I bought a couple more and they too are awful and caused my tongue to burn. This is enough for me to say goodbye to Colgate and now I have gone to Crest. Crest will be my toothpaste from now on.

We've been using Colgate Total Advanced Deep clean for years. This new version is awful. Burns your entire mouth, causes swelling, and tastes horrible. I don't know how this passed consumer testing or even internal testing for that matter. We thought maybe it was just us but out of my family of four no one can use it without an adverse reaction. I hate to throw it away but I can't donate it without feeling guilty that someone else could be harmed by it. Colgate really dropped the ball on this one. We've been dedicated users since the product first launched - it's a shame we have to find something new to use now.

*I have never bothered to review a product online, ever. *I have been a loyal Colgate user for 50+ years. After today, I can never claim either of those again. The new Colgate SF is the worst tasting toothpaste I have ever experienced! Unlike the other reviews, I did not suffer any ill effects, but that's because I threw the entire tube in the trash after using only twice! The taste is absolutely HORRIBLE!! I refuse to purchase any Colgate product unless/until they offer the "regular" Colgate Total as an alternative to the new SF formula. I'm not asking them to do away with SF, but rather let me choose between the two. Until then, they have lost me (and my dollars) as a loyal brand consumer. Wake up and listen, Colgate. Please!!

Been trying to figure out why, whenever I brush with this new tube of toothpaste now, it tastes awful, like I have bleach, or peroxide, or something in my mouth, my mouth has been so dry, raw, blistering, my gums sore, my tongue hurting... They changed the toothpaste!! Nobody can leave ANYTHING alone! I can't use this now! Been using this toothpaste faithfully for years and years! Not anymore! My mouth feels horrible! I am absolutely horrified reading so many reviews detailing exactly what I've experienced, and this toothpaste is still on store shelves! If I could give them ZERO stars, I would! So disappointed!

Just started using the Colgate with the new flavor. The taste is awful! I looked at the tube and was surprised it said new flavor or something of the sort. I've kept using it because that's all I have now, but it still tastes awful and my tongue now feels a bit numb after brushing. I haven't had any sores or problems like others have described, but I think I'll throw it away when I get home. I don't need problems due to toothpaste. I have enough problems already. I hope they go back to their original formula. I've used Colgate forever. I can't remember ever using anything else.

I was totally horrified to read other reviews of this product, I just couldn't believe how bad it tasted. I thought I was going crazy when I brushed my teeth and the toothpaste tasted like soap, it's terrible! I've used Colgate for years, but won't be any longer. Thankfully the taste was bad enough that I didn't continue using it, looks like that was a good decision given the horrible reactions others are describing! I had to throw out the rest of the tube. What on earth were they thinking?

Two weeks ago I bought Colgate Total Clean Between toothpaste. This was my preferred toothpaste. I didn't notice the new Formula tag on the tube/box until I put it in my mouth. It tastes like toilet bowl cleaner. Smells! It tasted awful and I tried repeatedly to rinse the flavor away. I can see how some people would experience a burning sensation after use. It tastes like chemicals. I sent my significant other to the drugstore to buy a different toothpaste. He came back with Colgate Total Whitening New Formula. This one tastes like mold! I have no choice but to change brands. I'm not one to go online and rate a product but I had to share this story because I thought I was crazy until I found this site.

Thank heavens I have found this site---I thought I was losing it. I have used Colgate Total for years and years. Never any issues. I bought a tube of the new formula in Jan 2020. OMG! What a mistake! The first time I used it I could feel the bubbling and burning sensation. The taste had a burning sensation. Is it too much hydrogen peroxide? What is happening? Within three days of usage the inside of my mouth was raw with tiny open sores and my lips were swollen. The burning was worse when rinsing with water. Is it the toothpaste? Nah---couldn't be. This is dangerous stuff especially for children!

I woke up in the morning with swollen mouth and burning as hell gums. I am not freaking out because I had the same reaction few years ago when I was using Crest Prohealth. It costed me 5000 dollars because my insurance didn't want to pay for my bloodwork (my doctor couldn't figure out what is going on with me). I am in shock that the same thing happened after using Colgate. The brand that I trusted so much. I literally look like porn star after injections now with lips that covers half of my face. Really dissatisfied and disappointed. I wanted to share my experience because people can freak out about having cancer or any more serious disease. Just to calm them down... it's not a cancer... it's your toothpaste.

I have been a loyal Colgate user all my life. So, I was very disappointed, angry, and shocked when I came upon this site and found out that the irritation inside my mouth could be due to the new Colgate Total formulation. I had spent a good amount of time and energy trying to figure out the cause of the raw feeling, swelling, and inflammation inside of my mouth. I changed my diet and increased my fluid intake thinking that it was due to dehydration and I wasn't on any medications that might have caused these symptoms. Nothing worked. My mouth just felt raw and dry all of the time for months!!! I suspected everything else, but never the toothpaste.