Colgate Reviews

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.

Ok here's my story. I got a unopened bottle of Colgate optic white rinse. Used it 3 times. The first time brushed first then rinsed my mouth. Felt weird gums. Foaming around the teeth. Ah it's working? Next morning brushed again, rinsed again then rinsed with plain water. Teeth felt sore again. Wow this stuff is strong. Guess it's cleaning them up. Off to work. That night had some microwave popcorn. Ate it, brushed and rinsed again, flushed with water, went to bed. I awoke to a mouth full of teeth that felt loose swallow gums and on the foot of my mouth a big lump. Hurt like hell. Had a wake and a viewing to attend that morning.

My family has been using Colgate for years, wouldn’t use anything else. Bought our usual 4 pack at Costco-did notice it’s now “advanced” new formula. Great right, could only be better? NOPE! After using the new formula I began having painful swelling in my gums. Since I didn’t know it was the toothpaste I assumed I just needed to brush more/better/longer. For three weeks my symptoms worsened. My gums would visibly swell, I had sores on the roof of my mouth, pressure in my teeth. I could barely eat, didn’t even want to talk. I was terrified my teeth were going to fall out. It was so bad I made an emergency dental appointment one morning. Dentist could see all the inflammation and sores, suggested a deep cleaning, so I did that day. That only made things worse as now my gums were open to get more of the toothpaste in them.

I immediately knew something was wrong when I started using a new tube this morning. The flavor is horrible and cheap tasting. I'm going to have to look for some of the older product to get me by in hopes they change it back. Otherwise I'll be looking for something new. Update: Two hours after brushing with the new formula I had a sour, metallic taste in my mouth. By that afternoon I had sores in my mouth and burning lips. Something is horribly wrong with this product! Do not use!

Bought Colgate Total serial # 481657 952341 7761 and it tastes horrible. Chemical taste, nasty breath after, very disappointed. Bought this product many times but this tube definitely has something wrong with it.

I've used Colgate Total since it came out. Loved that it kept my teeth feeling clean all day. Didn't think anything of the new formulation change. Around the holidays, partway into the first tube of my usual multi-pack, my tongue became painful and swollen. Then my lips and the entire inside of my mouth in quick succession. For the holidays, could only eat soft foods with plenty of liquids. Eating was excruciating. Talking was difficult. The pain would wake me up in the middle of the night it was so bad.

I had an awful allergic reaction to Colgate Optic White this week. I went online and found others had the same or similar reactions to this product. My lips were unbelievably chapped and totally swelled up - looked like I had cosmetic injections in my lips! I had tons of sores inside the bottom and inside the top of my lips! My dentist sent me to the dermatologist who put me on ** and prescription antihistamines every 4 hours - that's how bad it was! I actually got the toothpaste from my dentist as a free sample. Shouldn't Colgate alert dentists about this?

I've used Colgate toothpaste since in my 20s -- and I'm 81 now. Tried other brands now and again, but always liked Colgate best, even when they reformulated to Colgate Total. Bought this new stuff (without realizing the change) at Costco. Used it once -- horrible flavor (like mouthwash gone bad). Nasty slimy texture. Burning sensation immediately upon rinsing. Going to try to find the old stuff -- failing that, after 60-odd loyal years, I'm switching. What the heck were they thinking???

My husband bought a tube of Colgate Advanced toothpaste. Our normal toothpaste is Crest but he saw Advanced and he thought we would give it a try. We both used it yesterday and after about a half hour later we both had a burning sensation and swollen tongues. I also developed blister on the roof of my mouth and at this point I called my Doctor and he had us come into his office. He stated we were having an allergic reaction to the toothpaste. He treated us and told me to trash the toothpaste. He also stated that this was a problem with Colgate's new formula.

Ditto to everything everyone else in these reviews have said. I have loved Colgate Total for years and years - it’s been the only thing I’ve used for a couple of decades probably. I hated this new formula from the start, wondered why they changed it (some sort of greedy corporate motive behind their decision I’m sure, which is a shame) and then began to have sores and numb gums and just nothing good. I have always taken excellent care of my teeth - have literally NEVER had a single cavity and I’m 37. I’m worried for the health of my teeth and gums and mouth now so, unfortunately, will be switching brands. Boooooo Colgate. You should be ashamed.

This product should not be on the shelves, how has it not been recalled yet? The new formula has left my mouth with sores and searing pain. I’ve switched to Crest and there are no issues. Colgate Total SF is garbage.

I’m so worried I have cancer after using this **. It’s bad. My jaw hurts so bad when I swallow. It’s horrible!!!! And not to mention my throats so sore and sores in my mouth, pls don’t use this product!!!!

Why did they change the formula? The new SF formula tastes terrible and burns like hell. I stand over the sink with my mouth open trying to rinse the burn off of my tongue for a long time after using. The freshness doesn’t last either, ends up with a bad aftertaste.

I have been using Colgate for many years and was very satisfied until last week when I opened "New" Colgate Total and have been experiencing tingling and a sore tongue since. I contacted Colgate/Palmolive in the UK and would urge anyone else having issues with the new product ingredients to report it also.

This new formula for Colgate Total not only fails in its performance as evidenced by the numerous negative reviews seen here, the new formula also lasts about half as long per tube with the same usage levels. This is what I would guess was their motivation. Lifelong Colgate user (decades) now a Crest user.

I was having an inflamed tongue and sores coming up on the inside of my mouth and on my tongue that would not go away. After switching to a different toothpaste that does not contain stannous fluoride my mouth is back to normal once again. Stay away from any tooth paste or mouth products that contain stannous fluoride. It’s is dangerous.

I cannot believe this product is ADA approved. Cuts, bruises, sores on inside my cheeks, lips, tongue, and gum. Pain starts from the lip and goes all the way to the top of my throat. Let's start a class action lawsuit against Colgate.

I've used Colgate Total Clean Mint toothpaste for years and never had any issues. I used the new formula (labeled SF - contains stannous fluoride) tonight for the first time and it tasted awful and my teeth didn't feel clean. My cheeks, lips, tongue, and gums also feel raw. I began searching online to see if others had a similar experience and immediately found this site and all of the concerning reports/reviews. I'm so thankful I only used the toothpaste once. I definitely won't be using it, or any other Colgate toothpaste, again. Based on some of the recent reports I've read on this site, I'm nervous my mouth will be swollen and filled with sores in the morning. I've rinsed repeatedly, and re-brushed with my old toothpaste, yet my mouth is still tingling and raw.

I have been a faithful Colgate Advanced user until today. The last three weeks, the underside of my tongue, inside my cheeks and my gum have been raw. I wasn't sure what the cause was until today. I decided to look at my new tube of toothpaste and I see there is a new formula. I am 38 years old and have never had a canker sore until now. My tongue is filled with inflamed and painful tastebuds and my mouth is doing some sort of peeling. I am thankful I found this site and that I am not the only one that is suffering. I hope Colgate sees what people are experiencing and changes the make up of the product back to the original. I have switched to doTERRA brand until my mouth is back in order and I'll be trying Crest. The only way I could explain to my husband how my mouth felt was telling him it was like my mouth was sunburned.

I bought the multipack version of this Colgate toothpaste from Costco not realizing that the product had changed. We were regular users of the previous product (Colgate Total Advanced Whitening Paste) and were very impressed with it. But this new product is causing more troubles day by day. First of all, it has a burning taste. Secondly, within 2 weeks of usage my spouse got blisters in his inner mouth. We initially thought it was some viral infection but later realized that it was a reaction to this new toothpaste. After switching back to the good old toothpaste, all problems disappeared. But I continued using it and now I have started feeling sensitivity on my inner lips and inner cheeks. There is something seriously wrong with this product. Please do not make the mistake of buying it. Not sure what I’m going to do with the rest of the pack.

Like many others here, I am so relieved I found this website and these other reviews. I used an older Colgate Total that caused non-painful but odd bits of inner cheek to fall away, sort of like dead skin, in white patches. My dentist told me stop using this because they had seen a lot of that with Colgate Total. So few years later, this past August 2019, I see the new Colgate Total SF and grabbed it. I figured it was not the same formula. I was right - this formula is 100x worse. I literally thought I had some viral infection, yeast oral thrush situation, cancer, honestly IDK! It’s been this very painful almost blistering or burning of the underside of my tongue and the front inside my lip, plus starting around the sides of my cheeks at the bottom, and two canker sores that took forever to heal.

OMG I'm so glad I stumbled upon this website, I thought it was just me! I recently purchased the Total SF Deep Clean, and then unknowingly the Total SF Clean Mint. If I could give negative stars for these two toothpastes, I would, they are a public health hazard! I, too, have been suffering with a blistered undertongue, sore gums, the tip of my tongue feels like I bit it off and my upper inner lip is swollen. It's very difficult to eat anything but yogurt.

I have used Colgate toothpaste all my life. My parents used it and my children used it. This "new" version of Colgate leaves a pucker feeling on the inner part of my lips and not liking the after taste it leaves in my mouth. I was able to find the previous version at my grocery store and now they are carrying the new version. Sadly, I am down to my last tube and have decided to go with Crest. My daughter told me the same thing--not happy with the after taste and the after taste it left with her and she has decided to also go with Crest. You had a good product--don't know why you had to change it.

So I am writing this as I am in my 5th day of pain from optic white toothpaste. My gums and the inside of my cheeks are what I believe are completely burnt. It took about 2 weeks before I started feeling something was wrong. I can’t eat anything but soft cold food. This is ridiculous. This should not be on the market. I work for a dentist & he said he never saw such damaged tissue. So painful.

I have been using Colgate SF for over a month, and I began noticing that my gums are extremely red, my gums, lips, and tongue hurt, my throat hurts, and I have lost my sense of taste. It was only after reading the posts that I realized that it's the Colgate SF toothpaste. I am going to stop using immediately, but Colgate must know that this toothpaste is causing severe mouth pain.

After using this toothpaste for about a week and a 1/2 I noticed extreme sensitivity in two of my teeth, went to dentist and they said there were white spots in my mouth. (But no cavity-gum was receding on one tooth - (somewhat better now). After I stopped using this product sensitivity is improving. Something is wrong with this product.

Almost finished brushing and started having difficulty breathing as the foam seemed to be clogging my airway. After lots of water, gargling and gagging this scary sensation dissipated but is still in my throat. Bought 3 Tubes, package deal, but can’t use!!! Colgate, are you serious with this product? Smart foam, come on!!

Ever since Colgate added stannous fluoride to their toothpaste I can't use it no more cause it causes canker sores in my mouth so please remove that stannous fluoride from the toothpastes or I will stop buying Colgate toothpaste.

I started using this toothpaste about a week ago and it has caused what feels like blisters and sores all over the roof of my mouth! It is very painful. This needs to be removed from shelves immediately!

For the last couple of weeks my tongue has been swollen and hurting. Wasn’t sure why. This morning it hit me to look up reviews on this toothpaste and glad I did. This is awful! Needs to be removed! This product has us thinking we are sick when it’s this toothpaste. Going back to Crest. Pull this product before someone dies! I wish I’d read these before I bought the toothpaste and saved myself a lot of pain and discomfort!

I have been using Colgate Total toothpaste (both gel & paste) for 20+ years and have LOVED it. This new formula Total SF is TERRIBLE! The taste is unbearable bad, my teeth don't feel clean even right after using, and it gave my husband painful sores and a swollen tongue. Not even sure how this got released. Please go back to the old formula.

I had no idea the product had changed into this Total "SF". I had immediate burning in my mouth and when I woke up the next morning I had sores all on the inside of my lips and a raw-feeling sensitive tongue. I do not recommend this product whatsoever and will have to change toothpaste brands after years of loving their product. It is incredibly scary that a product can do this to a person.

I am so glad I stumbled on this page. I had irritation, burning, sensitivity, sores, everything for weeks in my mouth. No idea what it was. My DR asked if I had changed toothpastes. Sure enough, I had. To this stuff. I went two weeks without using it, to test the theory. I went back to the Colgate Total Whitening last night, and within an hour or two, I had the same symptoms return. My throat even feels a bit sore now, and the underside of my tongue is irritated and feels fuzzy. I don't know what Colgate has done but I am immediately throwing these in the garbage and am now concerned for the health of my mouth for using this for as long as I did. They better figure this out immediately and pull it off the shelves if this many people are complaining with symptoms.

The tube of Colgate Total I bought 2 weeks ago is so watered down it oozes out of the hole, can't be controlled by me not squeezing, and accumulates under the cap. What a mess. I will have to switch to a new brand.

After years of using Colgate toothpaste I tried the new formula for Professional Clean. It tasted terrible and made my mouth sting. I tried my husband's tube which is a different type. It tasted slightly better but my mouth still feels bad after 24 hours. They both left a bad taste in the mouth and I feel like I've been poisoned. I'm not going to try it a third time.

I can not brush my teeth as usual. My lip is swollen, gums are red and throat closing up. I am a dental hygienist. Never smoked and I think I have cancer. Thank you very much. My daughter is getting married and I can not smile and no lipstick. I am furious.

I've been using Colgate toothpaste since I was a kid. I'm now 70. Never had a problem with the stuff until a few days ago, when I bought a new tube, called "Total-sf”. My mouth would feel burned by the toothpaste every time. I thought it was me, and that I was just sensitive. I used it for 10 days, and the last time I brushed, the burning was so intense, and I had to spit it out so fast, it went all over the mirror and walls. I took a closer look at the label and saw "New Flavor". So that's it! They snuck in something new, and drastically horrible. WTF COLGATE, why are you trying to poison your loyal customers? Did you only test this crap on cadavers? Have any of the human taste testers survived, and sued you. You must remove this junk from the market place before you are sued into extinction.

I have been using Colgate Total Advanced Whitening toothpaste for 10 years at least. Ever since I bought this new toothpaste at Costco, I have had intense mouth sores, irritation, blisters and swollen and peeling lips. It has been at least 7 weeks and I couldn’t figure out what the irritation was until I noticed today that the toothpaste says “new formula”. I’ve been on a Doctor prescribed medicine for a week and it’s not helping. Will never buy this poison again. I called Colgate and they said someone would call me back. Nothing!

I have used Colgate for at least two decades and have never had a problem. For FIVE weeks straight my lips were swollen, I had blisters inside my lips and on my gums, my tongue was swollen and rough, and every day the symptoms kept changing. I almost went to the ER one morning because my husband was worried that the swelling would cut off my breathing. Every morning when I woke up the symptoms were at their worst and although the swelling reduced throughout the day the pain did not. Eating and drinking was miserable, I started losing weight as getting food and water in my mouth was painful and very unpleasant. Everything acidic, hot, cold, spicy, etc. was very painful.

It feels like my whole mouth is bruised, it feels like I have been chewing tough bubblegum for 18 hours straight. The pain is in my jaws, my tongue is swollen, my teeth hurt when I press on them all over. I was just at the dentist and have no cavities. The ONLY this different is that I bought a new whitening toothpaste: Colgate Optic White. Almost immediately I noticed mouth pain but didn’t connect it to the toothpaste until tonight when I was researching what could possibly be my mouth soreness problem. There should be a lawsuit against Colgate for allowing people to use this product! Against FDA for ever approving it! Unconscionable!!!!! I will be documenting the number of days it takes for the pain to stop???? Hey will not be using this product again. I will be warning my social sphere about this product.

I’ve used Colgate Total Whitening for the past 15 years but as soon as they changed to the new SF formula my mouth has been in so much pain. It, unfortunately, took me 2 months to realize the sores in my mouth were related to the new toothpaste. I did not realize it was not just a “new flavor” but an entirely new formula because it only states “new flavor” on the tube. Ever since the formula changed I’ve been struggling with gum pain and sores and even clogged salivary glands!

This toothpaste caused very bad lip blisters, welts in my mouth and on my tongue and swelling of my mouth and lips. It took me 3 days to figure out what was causing this horrible reaction. I thought I had just started using a new tube of Colgate Total, then looked closer and noticed it was different than the Colgate Total that I usually buy. The NEW toothpaste is COLGATE TOTAL SF WHITENING NEW FLAVOR. I have never experienced a reaction like this to anything. Colgate needs to recall this toothpaste product.

Brought a sample size along on my week vacation and by 4 days in my tongue and mouth started to hurt and feel hot and sore. By the last day, my taste buds were inflamed and I had mouth sores. I stopped that day and the sores continued and progressed to the roof of my mouth. I'm still dealing with the pain as my mouth slowly heals from this terrible tooth paste!! I can barely eat. :( I'm in excruciating pain and there's nothing I can do, I went to the doctor and she gave me an antifungal antibiotic rinse but it's not helping. Remove this product at once!

This stuff is still burning my throat. YUCK!!!!

Over the last couple of months I have been experiencing painful gums. They have been swollen and would bleed when I would brush them. It felt like there were tiny little sores. I visit my dentist every 3-6months. And have never had these issues with my gums/mouth. After using a different brand for a few days I noticed a very significant improvement. This is very disappointing Colgate! Were these products even tested? Was a warning provided so consumers would know there could be a risk! Nicole ** August 9, 2019

I have been using Colgate for most of my life. I was made aware that the ingredients changed and this is the reason I was having sores at the sides of my mouth for several months. It is painful to eat. Hope Colgate get pulled. This is pure poison.

Colgate Optic Whitening Toothpaste has been my ultimate go to. Besides the awful aftertaste, my teeth are whiter than ever; however, a year ago, I started with tongue and throat pain (burning, soreness, etc). I have researched high and low to figure out possible causes - clenching, TMJ, acid reflux, etc. I've been to my dentist twice and an ENT to rule out anything serious. Started an acid reducer per the ENT for suspected glossitis due to stomach acid. When this didn't help, I dove back into researching and stumbled upon the toothpaste reviews. It never dawned on me that my TOOTHPASTE could be the culprit. I am 1 day into not using it anymore and hoping this cures the extreme discomfort and concerns I've been plagued with. -Colgate Optic White = great for whitening, not so much for mouth health.

I have been a Colgate Toothpaste user most of my adult life. I am 67 years old. The “New Flavor” Colgate Total Toothpaste causes lip blisters, sore gums & general mouth burns. I am on my second tube, since it took me a while to figure out the cause of my mouth burns.

Why would you mess with perfection? This is terrible. It made me gag. If I wanted my mouth to taste like bubblegum, I'd have bought the kid's toothpaste. Please bring back the original. This didn't work for Coke either. At least offer both flavors. And do something with your packaging to differentiate between types. They are so hard to read. I can't tell you how many times I've gotten paste when I intended to get the gel stripe...smh.

I have been using Colgate Toothpaste forever. They changed to a new SF product. It made me gag. The taste is terrible. I can’t find the kind I used “Colgate Total Advanced Whitening “. They changed everything to SF. I’ll never use Colgate again. Time to change to Crest. WHAT DID THEY DO??

I’ve been using Colgate Total Whitening toothpaste for over 10 years. I didn’t notice that the product was different until I went to use it. It tastes nothing like the old version, which is disappointing, but the worst part was that after using the product for a few days, I had blisters on my lip, and my gums felt like they were all scratched up. It started with a bump like a hive on my lower lip, then it spread around my mouth, and my gums were killing me. After I had stopped using the toothpaste, my mouth got better within a few days. I looked online for the original Total Whitening, but all I can find is the Advanced Whitening, which doesn’t have the same flavor. If I had known, I would have stocked up before they changed the formula. Extremely disappointed, changing brands for good.

I have always used Colgate since I was a kid. I am 53 years old and HATE this new sensitivity crap they have put in the Total toothpaste. I feel like my mouth and gums are all scratched up. I have done nothing different in my brushing, so I know it's this horrible product. I now have to look for a different product. COLGATE YOU ARE LETTING YOUR CUSTOMERS DOWN! I only hope this new stuff isn't going to cause us health problems in the near future. If it makes my mouth feel like this when I use it, I can't imagine using it over a period of time is going to be a good thing. Will have to ask my dentist and doctor about it.

I've been using regular original paste for years and really liked it. That product won me from Crest original. I hate the litany of gimmick flavors, additives, and tricks. The "new flavor", new mint, clean mint, and derivatives are are result of the disaster at Colgate. After enduring one tube I told my wife to find the original. She searched and searched at Walmart and did her best. It was very confusing so she bought the best 2-3 tubes she could find (as close to the original as possible). I just tried a pea sized dollop and said "never again, take them back, something is wrong". Then we went down to look on the web. Sure enough this is an epidemic issue at Colgate. I cannot imagine a major corporation being so stupid or greedy. They put the customer last. But frankly a lot of companies today have the same lack of business ethics and irresponsible growth mentality.

It took me a while to realize that the toothpaste I was using was hurting my mouth. I never paid too much attention to the brand of toothpaste I bought over my 40 years of adulthood until recently. After purchasing a 5 pack of Colgate Total SF at Costco I began to notice a burning sensation and my lips were developing white blotches. My dental hygienist said she noticed scraping marks on my gums and said I was brushing too vigorously. When I brushed my teeth, the time duration was getting shorter and shorter because the burning was too intense. I could not keep the product in my mouth for even one minute as the directions state. It finally dawned on me that all these symptoms were resulting from my use of the toothpaste. I see my dentist regularly and do not have any pre-existing condition that would cause these symptoms. I am convinced it is the toothpaste and will no longer use Colgate Total SF.

I have been a Colgate user for 10 years. I switched from Crest because I enjoyed the nice minty fresh flavor and how my clean smooth feeling my teeth had after brushing when using Colgate. It's not right that ALL the toothpaste except the most basic ones have stannous fluoride and sensitivity. I am so angry and going to return the tube I purchased and switch back to Crest.

My mouth is ** up and I'm not feeling good. I'm been using this ** for a long time. My mouth and gums is ** up. Not messed up. I don't want to go to work or around people. That's how bad it looks. Don't know what to do. Can't eat. I have pictures of my mouth. It's been 2 weeks in. It's still the same. I went to the emergency room last week and it still haven't heal. Somebody tell me what I can do. I need help. I'm not feeling good. If u see my mouth you will cry...

I have been using Colgate Toothpaste for over 30 years. I had just finished using my last tube of Colgate Total Cool Mint without the SF. On 7/9/2019 I purchased Colgate Total SF whitening paste Clean Mint paste and it taste awful! My gums were burning and felt irritated. I went to Target and exchanged the Clean Mint for the regular Colgate Total SF and this is just as bad leaving my mouth feeling so dry and my gums are sore and burning. This product needs to be removed from the shelves immediately! Colgate has lost a loyal customer!

Stocked up last month on a new Colgate tube and immediately tasted the difference. The new stuff leaves a bad aftertaste in my mouth for hours. I thought it was my imagination, but then I used a an old tube I keep at work and the old tube still tastes like the original stuff. Been using Total for 15 years and am really disappointed in the new taste. I bought a the gel version as well: same aftertaste. I guess I'll be looking around for another better tasting brand for the family now. I am in New Zealand.

We have been lifetime customers of Colgate. We love the old formula of Colgate Total. Great taste, super clean and fresh mouth. It's like "good morning" in a tube! We bought our same toothpaste or so we thought until we used it. The taste was so bad I couldn't even finish brushing. I immediately checked the tube thinking we bought the wrong product and this is when I noticed the "new flavor". I went back to the store to find the old flavor and it's gone! So instead I bought a tube of every other brand....need to find a new "good morning" experience. Major flop Colgate. You should have tested a larger sample set of consumers.

I think Colgate has done the same to us in the UK. I have used Colgate for must be over 40 years and recently noticed it is more soapy and leaves an unpleasant aftertaste in the mouth. Can't even rinse it away. Fortunately no burning though. Get your act together P&G as you're losing a lot of customers.

I loved Colgate Total, it was a great toothpaste which left my mouth feeling clean. The new Colgate Total formula and flavor is horrible and leaves a horrible aftertaste and it no longer leaves my mouth feeling fresh (I am writing this in a nice way). Colgate lost my business. I will switch to another brand.

Like many other reviewers, Colgate was our go-to toothpaste for over 20 years. My teeth felt clean and my mouth was fresh. Not realizing they had changed the formula, we bought our usual pack at Costco. I couldn't believe how much my mouth burned, especially my tongue after I used it!! "Sensitive Formula??" Every time I brushed my teeth with it, I feel as if I'm being tortured. If I'm not able to find the 'old' formula, we're OUT and I will switch to another milder toothpaste.

I have been using Colgate my entire life. Not sure why they changed a great product to this disgusting tasting product other than saving money for themselves. Guess what Colgate? You lost another lifelong customer as well as everyone in our family. I wasn't about to throw out the double pack like so many reviewers wrote but returned it to Target for a full refund even after trying the product. Other stores are also accepting returns of this new Colgate to retain customers. Not wasting my hard earned money while Colgate makes money from coming out with this disgusting chemical tasting toothpaste. The Target cashier surprisingly told us it was the 6th return she’s had of the new formula Colgate SF toothpaste/gel: Too bad Colgate. You just lost another life long customer going to a different brand.

I have been using Colgate toothpaste for as long as I can remember, but I just bought my last tube. To say the new flavor is bad is being kind, it tastes like crap and leaves a bad taste for hours. I will not be buying Colgate in the future. I have talked to a lot of friends and they feel the same as I do. Garry

I enjoyed the old formula bought at Costco (4 tubes), so just bought another pack (5 tubes, unfortunately). Immediately, I disliked the new taste - more bitter/metal-like but I hoped it might get better after a few uses. No, it didn't. A few days ago, I noticed that my tongue, roof of mouth, and jaw seemed swollen and a bit raw - thought I might have eaten something too hot so waited for it to clear. When the condition persisted after a week of using the new toothpaste, I thought about checking for complaints about it. I see from other reviews here that my hunch was right and I am not alone. The toothpaste not only tastes bad, it actually hurts mouth tissues. I'll be ditching this product at once for another brand. BAD product, Colgate!

I have been a long time user of Colgate Total but will no longer be using. Since they changed the formula the taste is awful along with a gross aftertaste. And my mouth burns afterwards, and not the good fresh feeling tingle. Please Colgate, go back to the old formula.

Like others on these complaints I have been using Colgate all my life. I as well got a 3 pack not noticing it's a new ingredient formula, my wife and I have used it for 2 weeks, both our mouths and lips are raw and sore. I got 2 canker sores in my mouth. I tried to find the classic tubes and couldn't. So sorry Colgate. Another brand it is.

I've been using Colgate for over 45 yrs. and have been very happy up until now. I am absolutely disgusted with the new formula. It's runny, doesn't leave my mouth feeling fresh like it use to, and too much blue! Sorry Colgate, I'm be looking for a new product.

The new product is very disappointing and disgusting. HORRIBLE taste and it lingers in the mouth. Not fresh at all. Upset that I bought a triple pack and that only the tubes inside of box state new flavor. Not good Colgate!!

I tried this product and used it for about a month. I realized that I lost my taste buds about 2 weeks ago! I’m a cook. Therefore, I need to know what the food I’m making tastes like. This isn’t good for myself & business.

I really liked my last tube of Colgate Total. The taste was great and my teeth felt especially clean. But when I learned it had Triclosan in it, I was glad to read that Colgate was changing the formula. So I happily bought the new Total SF, but I hate it. It does not taste good, it does not clean my teeth well, it makes my mouth feel very dry, and it makes me very thirsty. Hard to believe Colgate would make such a dud of a toothpaste. And I bought five of them to get a better deal. Ugh...

I have used Colgate all my life. Bought toothpaste not noticing that it now has SF. Tongue and inside of mouth very sore. Taste is horrible and lingers on forever. Had to rinse with mouthwash. Will have to switch to another brand.

I bought this a while back and both my daughters came out in blisters on their lips and their lips swelled up. One of my daughters went to doctors because her lip was so bad and they said it was a allergic reaction. Surely this should be taken off the shelves. Didn’t know there is so many people that this has happened to.

I noticed a couple of months ago that Colgate had switched the flavors, and I really did not like the taste of new ones. About 2 weeks ago I started having the worst sores/dryness/swelling in my mouth. I’ve used Colgate for years and loved it. So I didn’t realize this horrible feeling going on in my mouth was due to it until I started doing some research. The new formulas are awful! Don’t buy it!

I am a dental hygienist. I use and recommend Colgate to all my patients. I stopped using Crest when they started using Stannous Fluoride because of tissue sloughing. Now, Colgate has added it in response to unnecessary fear about Triclosan in toothpaste. I did not realize they had changed until my bottom lip swelled and I had tiny abrasions on my lip and tongue. It burned and hurt to eat anything acidic. I had this same reaction to a recent Sensodyne toothpaste (that also changed to Stannous Fluoride). Lo and behold, Stannous Fluoride is now an ingredient in Colgate Total. I can not in good conscience recommend this toothpaste to patients knowing the horrible side effects first-hand. So sad that a wonderful product has been destroyed.

Like others, I started using the new SF formulation of Colgate Total and developed sores (felt like canker sores) on the inside of my bottom lip and the feeling like I had a hundred little cuts all over my tongue. Made eating and drinking very uncomfortable. Took me several weeks to realize it was the toothpaste (had a new baby around the same time, so was focused on other things), but then realized that the new toothpaste was the only change to my oral care over the previous few weeks. Switched to Tom's and all problems disappeared within two days. I don't understand how this stuff is on the market. I have used Colgate all my life but I'll never buy Colgate products again and will be spreading the word as best I can.

I purchased this toothpaste and after one day the inside of my lips broke out in blisters and the underside of my tongue is raw. It’s very painful! I scoured the internet to see if anyone else had the same reaction and although it sucks that others have, I’m glad it wasn’t just me! I am honestly shocked because I’ve been using Colgate my entire life with absolutely no issues. This is going in the garbage ASAP!

Within 24 hours of using the new formula, the inside of my cheek was peeling and the outside is so swollen that it looks as if I’ve been sucker punched in my face, minus the bruises. We have used Colgate for over 20 years and never had a problem. This new formula is JUNK!

Deplorable stuff. This stuff is poison. I bought this product 5 weeks ago and within a couple of days my lips started itching and peeling. They are red, swollen and it goes beyond my lips by 1/4". I want fuller lips but not like this. I thought it was due to pollen as I'd done some outside work and saw lots of pollen flying. Holy Spirit told me to check online about the toothpaste. I had NO Idea!!!! I have stopped using this toothpaste and my lips are feeling much better. It's only been a day.

A few months ago, SF was added to Colgate Total toothpaste without me realizing it. After about a week of using it, the inside of my bottom lip began to swell and develop blisters, and my tongue swelled up too. I initially did not think it was the toothpaste because my husband had no reaction. After two weeks of enduring that, I stopped using it and found some of the original Colgate Total toothpaste in another store. Once I went back to the normal toothpaste for a few weeks, the problem went away. Well, I ran out of the good stuff and could only find the new SF in the stores so I gave it another try. No issues for 3 days then tonight, the swelling and pain came back! So I decided to search online to see if anyone else is experiencing the same issue and here it is! I feel so much better knowing it's not just me. This toothpaste is awful and I will never use it again!

I have been buying Colgate Total plus whitening for years now. I recently bought the newer package that had SF on it and just figured it was a package change. Within a week, I began with throbbing in my upper gums and had to take **. A few days later, a horrible burning and blisters with small blood patches were on my gums and mucosal lining of my mouth (inside of cheeks, back of my throat, under my tongue). Any food eaten with spices or acids caused tremendous pain and burning. I have never had any issues with my mouth before and attributed it to the change with the paste.

I have used Colgate toothpaste all my life - very happily - and in the last 10 years Colgate Total either the original or the mint flavour. My gums and teeth were kept free from nerve sensitivity on top of a very good clean - and never had a problem. Almost two weeks ago, I purchased the 'new' packaged Colgate Total. After the first try I didn't really like the slight change in taste and texture but figured I would adjust... gradually, my gums and some teeth started to feel far too sensitive, my mouth was not feeling the same fresh clean that I always took for granted daily before.

My husband and I are long time users of Colgate toothpaste. Due to aging teeth, we first switched to Crest Whitening toothpaste to try something new, which stripped our mouths of gum tissue. So we decided to invest in Colgate Deep Clean toothpaste, and loved how it took care of our teeth! But sometime around the new year of 2019, their packaging changed; I noticed sometime in March 2019 my tongue had felt liked I had burnt it. The next day the entire inside of my mouth felt like it had been burnt; making it very sensitive and difficult to eat.

My wife and I are long long time customers of Colgate toothpaste and both hate the new flavor. Waste of money since I bought 2 double pack boxes because I didn’t notice the small new flavor label. We threw all four tubes out. It tasted so bad. Overall not what I expected, not satisfied, and kind of annoyed at the waste of money.

I had a perfect dentition and never had sores in mouth all my life. I purchased Colgate Optic white here in Nigeria and used it for 1 week. Just one week, I felt so sick that I thought my life would end. I was cold in mouth, Weak all over, Had Sinusitis, sores inside of cheek and roof of mouth and a swollen lymph node around my neck. I took treatments for malaria and antibiotics. I noticed I got sicker anytime I used it in morning and at night. I made a review of changes I recently made and decided to pause using the toothpaste for a while. After two days, I felt better. My condition improved. I never knew a toothpaste could be this poisonous. It’s kept by the side now. No more brushing for me until further notice. I’m glad I found out on time.

I have always had good dental check ups and had very white and healthy teeth. I switched to the new Colgate Total with Stannous Fluoride thinking it would be better for my teeth. When I went to my 6 month check-up my dentist was shocked how stained up and black my teeth had gotten. She told me I was eating chocolate and food that stain my teeth. I almost got into a fight with her because I had not. I told her I switched to Colgate Total and she told me that it had stannous fluoride in it, which stains teeth.

I have never had an allergic reaction to anything in my life. However, just this week I purchased and began to use Colgate Total SF toothpaste. I have been using Colgate products my entire life and never had a problem prior to this. My mouth is covered in sores as well as my tongue and my lips nearly doubled in size. Additionally my gums are bleeding and my teeth hurt. Keep in mind, I have had perfect teeth and gums my entire life... I've only had one cavity in 50 years and my dentist always gives me a glowing report at the end of every 6 month check up. I pray this toothpaste has not done permanent damage to my teeth and gums. Do not buy this product. It is not worth the risk.

This new formula does not leave my mouth feeling fresh at all! There is also an aftertaste of metal that lasts in my mouth all day. Even rinsing with mouthwash doesn't help it go away. I'll be switching to a different toothpaste ASAP!

My husband and I have been using Colgate Total Whitening paste for years and just a few days ago I started a new tube to find that the formula and flavor have changed. I literally gagged on it and then had to use mouthwash to get rid of the terrible flavor. I tried it a few more times with the same result. When I went to Walgreens to try to find my old formula, every tube said "SF" with Stannous Flouride. Very disappointing! I guess I'm going to have to switch to Crest.

I have used Colgate Total Whitening for many years quite happily as it tasted fine and left my teeth feeling smooth and clean. It seems they may have now changed the formula as it tastes awful and after brushing my teeth no longer have that smooth, shiny feeling. Am now trying Oral B to see if my brushing experience improves. I really don't like the new Total formula.

I just started to use a new tube of Total toothpaste and noticed a bad aftertaste. I said to myself, "I bet it has zinc in it." I checked the ingredients and sure enough there is zinc oxide as an ingredient.

I just started to use a new tube of Total toothpaste and noticed that I had a bad aftertaste. I suspected the new ingredient was zinc. I checked the ingredients on the tube and sure enough zinc oxide is a new ingredient.

Has the formulation of Colgate Total changed recently? I have been using this product for years without any trouble however the most recent purchase seems to have slightly different packaging and the product has an extremely strong taste which is both unpleasant and lingers all day. It is as if I am permanently brushing my teeth and becomes stronger every time I eat or drink. Is anyone else experiencing this? I think I am going to have to switch to another brand because tasting nothing but toothpaste day and night is miserable.

I have used Colgate Total Original for 30 years or so. However, they have just recently completely changed the formula. It is really bad! It now hurts my teeth and gums, feels very harsh on the teeth. Horrible aftertaste. The old formulation cleaned teeth perfectly. Currently trying to find an alternative brand to Colgate, one which is close to the old formula as possible.

We ran out of our normal toothpaste and my partner bought Colgate SF as a filler until she goes shopping. Been using it for a couple of days, but today, within a minute of using it, my bottom lip began to swell; never experienced this before with any other toothpaste. Now my bottom lip is swollen and heavy. What is going on here Colgate? Trying to kill me? But why? What did I do to your company?

I have been a faithful user of Colgate for years. I just purchased a tube of the new flavor and am very disappointed. It has a very strong and unpleasant flavor. It leaves an awful aftertaste that lingers for a long time. I can't wait for this tube to be gone so I can switch to another brand.

Bought a tube of Colgate Total a few months but stopped using it because I didn't like the funny taste in my mouth. I ran out of my regular toothpaste last week and found the tube of Total and started using it, forgetting why I had stopped before. I've been having unusual nausea off and on all week, found sores in my mouth, cheek and lower lip, have a gross salty taste in my mouth. I looked at my tube of Total and remembered I didn't like it before. I Googled Colgate Total and found out they out TRICLOSAN in their toothpaste! I can't use any hand soaps or sanitizers with Triclosan because I'm sensitive to it and never would have imagined any company would put it in their toothpaste! I understand Colgate is quietly removing it from their toothpastes now but hell will freeze over before I buy another Colgate product ever again!

I just used some form of Colgate whitening routinely for 8 times total... I noticed my gum bled and stopped. In a few days my teeth were aching so bad they felt like they were about to fall out... It's been maybe 5 days since I stopped and I have burning nostrils and mouth pain... I think the chemical is way too strong. What is going on with Colgate? And how are products still out... I never had a problem with toothpaste my whole life of any brand. I actually feel bad for people who use it for longer than 8 days or who got worst reactions... Can't trust anything anymore. I didn't even want to give it 1 star...

I don’t have any particular brand when it comes to toothpaste but recently I've purchased Colgate Vedshakti (Ayurvedic) and got a complaint from my son that he feel thirsty after brushing and I had the same feeling. I just ignored it and keep using it until I got sores on the tip of my tongue (burning sensation), ulcers under my tongue and got metallic taste every time I eat, too painful and I can’t even talked properly. I feel irritated, can’t eat. We stop using it for a while until I found this site and clarified my doubt. After reading the consumers review I finally come to know that I am not the only person having this kind of experience. It’s horrible.

Everybody please be careful, don't buy any product of this brand, especially toothpaste, which contains sodium fluoride - it's poison and causes cancer. Please, be so so careful. Especially don't give to use this product to your kids.

The top that the toothpaste comes out of keeps clogging and it’s annoying to have to keep taking the top off to get the toothpaste out. Please correct this problem. I love Colgate but this problem will make me switch to another brand if it is not corrected.

After using for 4 days my tongue and inside my mouth feels burnt, I have small blistered and it’s hard to swallow. I have not had this with other Colgate products before, only the Max White. It got progressively worse the more I used it over the few days.

I started using the Colgate Pro sensitive toothpaste for painful sensitivity in my front tooth. I noticed my lips on the inside felt a bit swollen but didn't pay much attention. Over the next week or so it seemed to get worse but I didn't link it to the toothpaste. I got up this morning and I looked like I'd been smacked in the mouth! I couldn't speak properly. I got medical advice and antihistamines which helped. I'd never have thought that toothpaste can cause a reaction like this.

I began using Colgate Optic White toothpaste on Tues. Feb. 5th and the very next day, I noticed pain and what felt like swelling in the middle of my tongue. After closer examination, I saw were tiny red blisters on my tongue. Not suspecting the toothpaste, I used it for one more day, but quickly realized the toothpaste was the cause and was the only change I'd made in my oral routine. The blisters are still on my tongue and haven't seemed to get any better. I threw the toothpaste in the garbage, but I wonder which ingredient(s) are causing this bad allergic-like reaction.

I bought this toothpaste a week ago. I only rinsed minimally after brushing for maximum effect (which I would not recommend). One night I woke with very painful feeling in my left jaw. I didn’t put it down to the toothpaste. Last night I experienced pain in my right jaw and under my cheekbone and my head was throbbing like the worst dehydration headache ever. I couldn’t move my head without severe pain and was contemplating going to hospital but when I laid very still it was tolerable so given that it was the middle of the night and I was alone I stayed in bed. I was worried that a blood vessel was going to burst in my brain.

Ever since I started using this product my teeth ache and throb. I have used 1 tube so far and about a quarter of another tube. When I started using it the taste was nasty but I kept using it. I figured it was working the way it was advertised. Just deal with the horrible taste. Now my teeth ache and I’m in pain. I have never experienced this before. Please do not use this tooth paste. The pain is not worth white teeth.

Today I purchased a "Colgate Slim Soft Charcoal" toothbrush from Training Command Air Force canteen, Hebbal, Bangalore. There should be three number of toothbrush in the package but there was only two. The box was not tampered. It was sealed. Colgate should take measures while packing. Packed area: Vivajay Brushes (Goa), Pilerne - 403511. Coding area: '29 M1 21:53'.

I have been using Colgate Total and have become itchy all over and skin rash on me in various places, I was laid awake because of said itching last night and was thinking about what I use that could cause it, the one thing that was different was a new electric toothbrush and Total, I will stop using today and bin it and use a different make. See how that goes from today, thanks for this sit. Very helpful.

I tried Optic White the day before Christmas Eve, in the morning. By lunchtime my lip felt very strange. By 6 pm it had swollen a bit. Over the course of the next hour it doubled in size. I spent 3 hours in emergency waiting to see the Dr, who prescribed steroids. It took four days to go down. I looked like a clown on Christmas Day. What the hell is in this toothpaste?

Why is nothing being done about this toxic company and all the harm it is causing. The Chemicals in the toothpaste are very harmful, and should be banned but yet they still sell it. WHY? My teeth are ruined from this product and I want retribution, And Compensation. You want more read the customer complaints that seem to be ignored by Colgate! My next step will be a class action lawsuit against said company. And my Dentist for not saying anything about this product and its harm. Who knows what other problems are caused by this product and company.

I purchased Colgate's baking soda & peroxide toothpaste several months ago and started brushing with it every day. After about 2-3 weeks I developed a painful blister on the right side of my lower lip. At first I didn't make the connection with the toothpaste and thought it was a cold sore. But then I noticed that when I brushed my teeth, the toothpaste tended to drip on the same side of my lips where the blister had developed. I had followed the directions using toothpaste the size of a pea. When I made the connection, I immediately stopped using the product and the blister healed. I am appalled that this product was approved by the health department!

DO NOT USE ANY COLGATE PRODUCTS!!! I am a healthy 26 year old female, with no serious medical history and for the last 3 weeks I have had multiple doctor visits to the ENT, Urgent care and at it’s worst the ER. I have missed multiple days at work. All my blood tests, and imaging had come back normal leaving doctors stunned and confused because of the amount of swelling/pain in my cheeks, jaw, migraine headaches starting in the back of my head, neck pain/swelling and ear pressure/ringing that came on so suddenly. Even when my primary care physician had saw me by week 3 she thought that I had parotitis (inflammation of the parotid glands in the cheeks) that has caused infection, because my cheeks were extremely swollen/painful especially on the left side.

For couple months I used Colgate Optic White, my tongue was burning. I saw my doctor and a specialist and they told me that my tongue is extremely irritated! I cannot taste the same and it's burning... I stopped using this product for few days and slowly heals (I did a blood test, 2 doctors, I thought I had herpes or liver problems). Don't buy this product!

I bought Optic White with the hopes of having whiter teeth not blisters and mouth sores. I'll let the pics speak for themselves. My mouth is blistered and my teeth hurt terribly. Shame on you Colgate!

I have only used this toothpaste for 3 days and my mouth hurts and burn, I can’t eat normally because of the pain. My gums are raw and I’m just miserable, my dentist gave me this toothpaste sample. I can’t believe this product is on the market.

I used this toothpaste (Colgate Max White) 4 times and my gums were blood red and so sore that I could not eat. Cold water only reduced the pain when washing it around my mouth. It has been over a week now since I stopped using it and I am still in some discomfort. Someone needs to sue them and get this product off the market or at the very least cover the packaging in warning signs.

I have periodontitis. I bought Colgate Total on sale and because it is supposed to be good for your teeth and gums. My gums started becoming inflamed and stinging. I discovered that this toothpaste contains Triclosan, an ingredient that is unhealthy and can even cause illness and poisoning. I've used over half the tube before learning about what Triclosan is and that it has been the cause of my gum discomfort. I stopped using this product but the damage is done!!!

I started brushing with Optic White a week ago. Within one day everything started tasting weird. Cottonmouth and a very sharp, bitter taste reaching to the back of my tongue. Of course I hit the internet to look for reasons of sudden onset bitterness and was mortified to find answers like DEMENTIA, PARKINSON'S, CIRRHOSIS of the liver, etc. Nice. One of my supreme pleasures is trying out craft beers from around the world and all of a sudden they tasted like KRYPTONITE. Gee thanks, Colgate! This is day two of NOT using Optic White and my Heineken still tastes like bong water. Thank God for this site. Misery loves company. Hopefully, all will return to normal. Why is this poison still be sold? Colgate SUCKS!

Colgate baking soda and peroxide - I used for 1 week, it burned the side of my mouth. Then I got ulcers. Could not any with crunch or berries or citrus. It really hurt to eat anything. Don't try. Just TRASH IT.

After going through about a half a tube of Optic White I finally stopped using it. Just like everyone else I never thought it would be toothpaste causing my gums, under my tongue, and the entire inside of my mouth to burn and have ulcers. I switched back to Sensodyne 2 days ago and feeling better already but not yet healed. Colgate is TRASH!

Started using Colgate Total Toothpaste daily in 1998. Started having vague symptoms of illness in 2001. Mouth has sores and my teeth with light brushing have receded horribly. My left kidney has atrophied and this occurred is for no known reason. I didn't make the connection to the ingredient that has recently been banned in soaps and other health products. Currently, I am lethargic, stomach is full and fat, teeth and gums ache all the time. I go to the dentist twice a year and have a perfect check up and cleaning. The MD says nothing is wrong with me. For the past year, I am so thirsty, I drink 2 gallons a day. All labs are normal. I have all the symptoms that triclosan presented in the lab rat studies. I think Colgate has poisoned my system. I would urge no one to use Colgate Total. We are guinea pigs for this corporate giant who is feeding us poison.

I have been using the Colgate Total toothpastes. The gel mostly and I like the fresh mint flavor, however I have had several experiences of EXTREME DRY MOUTH, especially when I brush my teeth right before bed. It is so uncomfortable to have such a high level of dryness no matter how much water I drink. I even have a bottle of water next to my bed but it doesn't help. That's how much the toothpaste strips the moisture out of my mouth. I didn't realize how bad this has become over time every time I use the toothpaste. I did notice that this particular toothpaste does have Triclosan too. Sigh. After reading all of these reviews, I tossed my toothpaste and will get another brand from now on.

I have been using this product for the past few months. On/Off with Crest. On the evenings that I use only Colgate Optic white, I have noticed the following morning the inside of my gums have a white peel that I remove with my finger. And my tongue has a weird feeling. I'm not sure what is in this toothpaste but I will be throwing it away after reading the other reviews. This is a horrible product.

I started using Colgate Total toothpaste in late August. By the beginning of September I started to feel cold and developed bad heartburn, consistently would have nausea allergic to a lot of food and dairy, leaky gut syndrome, candida overgrowth, shingles, constipation, unable to sleep properly, muscle spasms, having teeth trouble caused by the acid reflux, lost a lot of weight. The hardest bit has been missing out doing a lot of things I want to do and the amount of money it has cost me. I hope to get back to my full health by Christmas, start eating normal and start living my life again. Colgate-Palmolive company need to be sued and anyone else that uses triclosan in their products???

We are a dental office and when we placed an order, we told them when we would need the supplies by. They kept telling me that it would be on time but it came after our event and they won't even give any concessions for their screw up. I tried to hold for the manager but they kept hanging up on me. I finally told them to just call me because I can't sit on the phone waiting for hours and calling back after they hang up on me. We will never order from them again.

I have been using Colgate Total forever and recently ran out so thought I would try Advanced Whitening because it was on sale. Within 2 days I began experiencing gum irritation until 4 days after switching. I stopped using the Advanced Whitening toothpaste. This product should, at a minimum, carry a warning that it may cause gum irritation. I don’t understand why this product is even being sold. It is not possible that it was tested on a large sample of people without anyone experiencing gum sensitivity. Going back to Crest...

I have been using Colgate Total for about 2 weeks when I felt some bumps on the inside of my lip. When I went to the mirror I was shocked. The entire lower part of my mouth looked like it had white dead skin with red bumps underneath. White dead skin similar to the skin of a blister. This white dead skin was sloughing even between my lower teeth. I didn't know what to do so I call my dentist. He was in an emergency so I went to my neighbor that was a retired dentist. They told me to discontinue Colgate immediately and rinse hourly with warm salt water. This product should not be on the market.

I have been using Colgate Optic White toothpaste, and originally thought I was having an allergic reaction to something else, however after I stopped using it and started using it again, I ended up with red swollen and blistered lips. It Burns almost like my lips were burned with a match. This product needs to be recalled and stopped being sold. I am considering getting an attorney to file a lawsuit.

I bought Colgate Enamel toothpaste 10 days ago. On the fourth day of use my gum was all red and swollen and it got worse... my teeth started to get soft and I could not eat anymore and the pain was driving me crazy and I could not sleep anymore. It was 48 hours of terrible suffering and I had to take antibiotics. Today, 10 days later, I feel a little better. Do not buy this product because it is harmful to health. I do not understand how Colgate put that toothpaste on sale. It must be withdrawn from the market.

So about a month ago, I purchased Colgate's Optic white. On the first brush I should have knew something wasn't right. My tongue burned. My gums burned. But I had never used whitening specific products before so I thought maybe it was a side effect. About a week into using the product my teeth started feeling very sensitive, to literally everything. I thought maybe I was brushing too hard, so stupidly I bought a sorted toothbrush, and tried brush soft. The problems did not leave, and now? Even though I quit using this horrible product over a week ago, my gums are dried out horrible and sore. My teeth aren't hurting as bad as they were but I'm seeing my dentist Monday. I do not recommend this product to anyone! It needs to be recalled. Seriously awful experience.

After a month of burning cracked numb tongue and gums, my Dr. guessed that I was using Colgate toothpaste. He has had a number of patients that the symptoms went away after they stopped using Colgate whitening toothpaste! It been five days, and I am better, but still feeling the effects. I wonder what in the world is in this product that makes it so toxic.

Purchased this tartar protection whitening toothpaste at the drugstore. After opening the tube and using it for about three days (2 people in the household, twice a day respectively) I started to notice thin plastic bits getting stuck in between my teeth and along my gums. I thought at first maybe it was my toothbrush getting old and falling apart, but the size, color and shape did not match the bristles. Upon squeezing out the toothpaste and using a toothpick to mix it around, I discovered that the shards were indeed coming from the toothpaste itself. This is so disgusting, and I can only imagine, completely unsafe. Saw that another user had this experience, and her response from the company has me feeling very discouraged about the possibility of being taken seriously. Will never use this company's products again.

Colgate Optic White. Upon using this product, I developed sores inside my mouth and a horrible sore on my tongue. Lips are numb and my tongue goes numb as well. Finally put it together that it was the toothpaste after other tests came back negative. All the problems started after I began using it. I'm hoping now that I've stopped it won't take too long for these effects to go away. Stop using the product immediately. Not sure what the heck is in it as I've used whitening toothpaste before, but whatever chemical it is should not be approved for consumer use.

After purchasing and using Colgate whitening fresh breath toothpaste, I developed a sore throat 2 hours later. By the following day my throat was raw and I had mouth ulcers, swollen and painful lips. I didn't realize the toothpaste was causing the symptoms at first so continued to use it. By day 3 my throat and mouth were blistered and so painful. I tried to think what had caused it. The only change I had made was the toothpaste, so I logged on and checked out the toothpaste and there it was over 300 complaints. I stopped using the toothpaste and it has taken 2 days for the symptoms to go. I can't believe Colgate is doing nothing about this. With all the complaints it needs to be removed from the market straight away. There is a severe problem in the makeup of this compound, and it needs addressing. It has put me off ever buying Colgate products.

I bought this toothpaste because my sister is a dentist and recommends Colgate and I wanted a toothpaste that would give me a whiter smile. Well, it's been two weeks and I haven't noticed much whitening but I have developed these awful mouth sores on my gums and tongue that are horribly painful and my sister said most likely a reaction to the toothpaste because it contains Sodium Lauryl Sulfate (SLS) which studies have shown to break down the protective lining of the mouth. She advised that I immediately stop using the toothpaste which I did and the sores have gotten better but have not gone away. I looked at my old toothpaste and noticed that it does have SLS but has never, ever given me canker sores. Still puzzled to what it could have been but will not be using this toothpaste nor will I recommend it to anyone.

I am a dental assistant. I always strive for a better smile. I'm always looking for something new to try! While looking for a new whitening toothpaste I stumbled upon Colgate Optic White. There are different strengths of this specific toothpaste. I got the one with "radiant" on the tube. This toothpaste seemed so high end, it came in a nice box and everything. So I gave it a try for about a week and a half. Until I noticed my gums in two areas had become inflamed and extremely sore. It feels like a burn! I began to panic not knowing what was wrong. With the symptoms I was having my mind went to gingivitis.

I've been using the Colgate Optic White toothpaste for 2 weeks now and there is no results so far, I feel that you guys are doing false advertisement. Is this what the value for my money worth? This is just unjust. Lying to customers to increase sales, yet giving us incorrect misleading information. Regards, Unhappy Customer.

So I've been using this Colgate Total toothpaste for a month or so. I've been noticing that my tongue felt numb and tingly afterwards. It also felt like my tongue had a bad food burn or something. I never liked the taste of the toothpaste but figured I'd suck it up and use it and then never get it again. I also noticed issues with food tasting different to me. Well today I noticed the same thing with my tongue but this time my lips felt numb after I used it as well. 12 hours later and it's still that way. I also can't taste anything at all now. So I wanted to see if anyone else had this happen to them? I hope my ability to taste and my feeling comes back. I look like a stroke patient and that's not really a good look for me when I work as a dental assistant

After just 2 days of using this product (Optic white toothpaste) I started to notice a large bump on my tongue. It turned into a canker sore and swelled up overnight which made me unable to eat and almost talk. It was very painful. I noticed that 3 more sores were beginning to show up around my gums and cheek and my teeth then became very sensitive. I stopped using the toothpaste after a total of 4 days (I wasn't sure what was causing all of this at first). After stopping use my tongue stopped swelling, the sores started to go away, and my teeth started to feel normal again. I will never use this product again.

Late December 2016 I purchased Colgate Optic White toothpaste from Costco. I started using it late December and mid January 2017 started experiencing a metallic taste in my mouth, loss of taste, tingling on my tongue and sores on my gums. I had not changed any other item in my personal care or diet. At the time I started having a metallic taste I started brushing my tongue with the toothpaste. It does not state anywhere on the product not to do this.

I used Colgate Optic White for about 3 days earlier this month. My lips, gums, and tongue feel like they have been badly burned. Why on earth is this product still available for purchase? It has been several weeks now, and the sensations are not improving at all. I have kept my tube as evidence. It's hard to eat and is even hard to talk because my tongue feels so weird. If I could give negative stars, I would do so.

Bought this at the same time I replaced brushes on my Oral B Pro elec. toothbrush. Within a very few days I had severe irritation on the insides of both cheeks next to my lower teeth, and moderate irritation beside the uppers. I thought it was the new brush heads so switched to a new soft brush. The irritation worsened and developed into aphthous ulcers so deep and so painful that my diet was severely restricted to avoid crunchy and or acidic foods. The sores did not heal so I saw my MD who gave me an Rx. Mouthwash which did nothing.

How can you make more of this terrible product!!! I only used it for two days and now I'm feeling the side effects. My lips are so swollen and chapped with ulcers on the inside of my mouth. I never had an allergic reaction to anything and I am shocked to find out that a toothpaste would cause this much discomfort. It's been 2 days since I used this product and I'm miserable. The company refuses to accept responsibility for our pain and suffering. This all could have been avoided had they pulled the defective products off the shelves.

I bought Colgate Smart White with foaming action for sensitive teeth about a month ago because the store was out of Colgate Sensitive with Whitening toothpaste that I have used for years. My mouth has been burning ever since but I only recently put it all together that it was this toothpaste. My gums around all of my teeth burn. I even have had shooting pains in my teeth. The tip of my tongue burns even my lips. The pain and burning sensation was gradual over time. I have used it for about 5 weeks. I quit using this product 4 days ago and still no improvement! I have tried everything for relief and I only get partial relief. Colgate Smart White for sensitive teeth should come with a warning to consumers! This product contains abrasive ingredients and can harm your mouth! I'm worried now this burning in my mouth will never end.

Colgate Flax mouthwash melted my tooth, caused tooth sensitivity, dry mouth, burning sensation in gums, lips... It's burning for last 2 years even after stop using. I was used it from July 16th 2014 to Oct 17 2014, 3 months continuously, 2 times per day... but still unable to find cure. Please SHUT DOWN your production. Dear Americans or Europeans why you are not suing against this Colgate in court? I can't because I'm living in country where we won't get justice as the corporates can easily escape... Can all of you give me your mail id's so we will be in same page and discuss on this.

I have been using Colgate optic white for almost a year. Shortly after starting use the lining of my tongue became inflamed and I developed sores in my mouth. I had chronic sore throats. Then the enamel on my teeth became very thin. Near my gum lines my enamel was completely disappearing. The dentist began filling those areas. She questioned me about changes in my diet. We could not figure out what was going on. I'm 41 years old. Until this I have had very healthy and strong teeth. I eat zero sugar and am healthy overall. My tongue and mouth remained inflamed. My new fillings were falling out after a month each time. The dentist couldn't figure out what was going on.

I have used a different toothpaste for many years. Several weeks ago, I decided to try using Colgate Optic White toothpaste. I ended up with horrible sores on the roof of my mouth, my tongue, and my lower back gums. At the time, I didn't put my symptoms together with the new toothpaste. I was out of town, so I couldn't go to my dentist or doctor. I assumed I had eaten something that caused the issues. It took several weeks for the sores to heal. It was very painful. Now, this week, something even worse has happened. Several nights ago, I was finishing brushing my teeth when I realized pieces of one of my back upper molars had chipped off. It seemed weird since I have never had that happen before and had not eaten anything that could have broken my tooth. I called my dentist and made an appointment to go in this coming week.

I used Colgate optic white for the first time in the middle of March 2016. I only used it for 5 days, twice a day. Each time I used this tooth paste I would wake up with white peelings in my mouth which I thought were some sort of whitening effect but later discovered it was my skin peeling, plus a white patch showed up near the tip of my tongue (unsure of what it is exactly) so I discontinued use immediately.

I purchased (My First) fluoride free toothpaste for my toddler and the toothpaste has a very strong odor and smells exactly like nail polish remover. After smelling the toothpaste my head immediately start hurting. Parents do not purchase this toothpaste for your toddler.

I used the Colgate optic whitening toothpaste which I purchased from Hannaford approximately three months ago. I used it for four days and I noticed blisters on the top inside of my lip and a raw inside lower lip. It was not a burn from food. Then I realized it had to be the toothpaste. I stopped using it but I am still having issues. My lips still feel raw, they are swollen inside and lumpy like scar tissue has formed and when I wake up they are stuck to my teeth. I can't whistle anymore, I can't grasp a straw with my lips unless the straw is pushed back a good distance in my mouth and saliva now wets the corners of my mouth and I dab it quite a few times during the day. Not a day goes by where this doesn't have an impact on everyday life. How could this company be so reckless to people who trusted their name. What can be done.... I threw out the tube so my grandchildren would not use. Wish I kept it for proof. Hannaford is in Walden Ny.

After reading all the reviews and horrible side effects of Colgate toothpastes, I wonder if anyone else has been diagnosed with thyroid cancer after having used this product for several years? My symptoms: cough, trouble breathing, and hoarse. I have researched the chemicals in Colgate Optic White and 2 specifically stand out. Sodium Lauryl Sulfate: damage eyes, irritate skin and lead to labored breathing. May stay within the body for up to five days, accumulating in the heart, liver, lungs and brain.Transforms into nitrosamines, a class of powerful carcinogens. Propylene Glycol: An active component in antifreeze. Can be rapidly absorbed through the skin, with prolonged contact, leading to brain, liver, and kidney abnormalities. The FDA is doing little to nothing to protect the consumer. How many others have to suffer before ALL dangerous products are removed from the marketplace?

I was interested to read the reviews of reactions to a Colgate toothpaste. My doctor is stumped to find the cause of lumps and 'hot spots' along the saliva glands under my left jaw. These occurred after a few days of using the new Sensitive Pro Relief toothpaste. An intense taste of acidity and dryness was the first indication of something wrong. My lips became sore and my mouth, particularly my tongue, was on fire when I used my normal everyday mouthwash. A saliva gland under my left jaw felt hard and enlarged.

I bought Colgate Total Whitening and started noticing sickness in the mornings and evenings. It would get worse each day until I realized it was from this toothpaste! What do they put in this stuff? My throat would swell, my stomach would ache, and my chest would become painful. I'd hack stuff up and desperately drink some soda hoping it would help my stomach aches. Don't buy Colgate, buy anything except this.

I tried Colgate Optic white high impact white rinse. After a few times the inside of my lips and my gums became sore and numb. My lips are extremely dry, cracking and have a numb feeling. I have bought every lip balm available trying to make them feel better, but nothing is helping. I am trying home remedies now. I will never use this product again and will be returning the partially used bottle to Wal-Mart.

Purchased Colgate Optic High Impact White Toothpaste at Target June 2016 (in the USA). Tube exp. 2017. Per directions: safe to use daily so I used it for one month, 2 x a day, like I would any toothpaste. I hadn't whitened my teeth with toothpaste before and I wanted to try it. Colgate is a name that I have known and trusted my whole life. I did not have a reaction in my mouth or lips until after 2-3 weeks usage so I did not relate my symptoms to the toothpaste. I had no idea what was happening to me when I began to have the feeling of swallowing around a lump in my lower throat after 1 week so I made a Dr. appointment. My mouth developed a blister on the roof after 3 weeks, an extreme acid burning feeling in my stomach and burping acid started also. (I've never had Acid Reflux problems).

I have recently bought the Colgate optic white toothpaste and it's working about average. I have used it for 4 days now and noticed a slight difference about my teeth. It's not very whiter than it once was. I have also noticed that now and then I get more toothaches than usual. I think it's a very great brand and all but it said on the packaging that it works within 3 days. I know there's a stinging feeling to it, tastes like tiger balm. I also had a little trouble breathing, but that might be connected to my car sickness. Overall, it's a good product, but might be eating away at your teeth.

After using Colgate Optic for like 3 days, I woke up with a swollen bottom lip. I was freaking out, but then I remembered how the back of my lip felt raw before I went to bed. They should not be selling this toothpaste. I look like somebody punched me.

Let me start out by saying that I have used the Colgate Optic White toothpaste for a couple of years and I loved the stuff; I got tons of compliments on my beautiful, white smile. I NOW LOATHE IT AND WOULD NEVER RECOMMEND IT TO ANYONE! The last three months I have been suffering with a chronic cough, mouth and esophageal ulcers, sore gums, tiny white blisters inside my mouth, swollen lips, laryngitis and fatigue. The worst symptom is a prickly sensation in the back of my throat and esophagus that feels like little shards of glass or a chemical burn. I have been been to doctors who suggest acid reflux or food allergy, but switching my diet or using different meds never provides relief. I have been at my wit's end looking for relief, researching every possible cause!!! I never suspected toothpaste because my symptoms came on gradually and I developed throat symptoms before mouth irritation.

I tried the Colgate Optic white toothpaste. Initially I liked it, although I was very annoyed with the blue beads, staining my sink each time as I am brushing my teeth. They are difficult to remove, and eventually got fed up with rubbing my sink to clean them off after each brushing of my teeth, so I left my sink stained with these beads, for over a week until the toothpaste finished. To my surprise!!! These blue beads has eaten into my sink china, they are corrosive, and my sink now damaged with multiple small holes where these blue beads stained. This product is corrosive and unsafe.

Colgate used to be the most dependable toothpaste there is. Although it would cost more, my parents are always willing to pay extra just to make sure we are getting the dental protection that we need. However, lately I would suffer from toothache whenever I would eat something cold, hot or sweet. I never thought it was the toothpaste but when there was a time that Colgate was not available, and I bought a cheaper brand I observed that I no longer suffer from those toothache episodes. It wasn't just coincidence since when I went back to using Colgate I had the same issues all over again. That's when I decided I will no longer go back to Colgate. I have been using a toothpaste from a Japanese company. It's much cheaper, no more toothaches plus my breath stays fresh so much longer. What ever happened to Colgate?

The very first day I used Colgate Total Lasting White Mouthwash my gums and the inside of my mouth felt like I had received a terrible burn. My gums and mouth swelled up and the skin turned white and then peeled off. This lasted for several days. I suffer migraines and I had a migraine that day and tingling sensation in and around my mouth which I associated with my migraine, however I have never had that happen before. I'm wondering if it had something to do with the mouthwash? Also, ever since I used the mouthwash my mouth has been so dry. There has been nothing I've tried that has helped.

Went to Walmart to purchase Colgate toothpaste. The same size, type, and box had two different weights. One had 6.4 oz and the other 6.0 oz. They were exactly same size and same price??? Not sure if you are getting 6.4 or 6.0. A couple of the Colgate products were like this.

I've been using Colgate advanced whitening toothpaste for a few weeks and have been suffering from a burning feeling in my lips. It was only two days ago that I finally realised what caused this. I stopped using it immediately and sensation has lessened a little. I sure hope it goes completely soon.

I have been using this toothpaste (Optic white) for over a year and the enamel on my front teeth is practically gone. It has made one of the teeth chip because the enamel is practical nonexistent. I have been using Colgate products since forever and when they came out with their whitening toothpaste and rinsed I happily gave them a shot. Biggest mistake ever. My teeth have never been the same. My dentist said it is from using this abrasive toothpaste and they cannot be corrected. How can a company knowingly put something that could damage your teeth so drastically on the market? I can't even smile because I am so embarrassed at my chipped front tooth. The back of my teeth are cracking now where a filling was so I have half of a tooth gone just the filling is left with the front of the tooth holding it in place. I can't afford veneers or implants where the teeth have been most affected so what do I do now?

Allergy to Colgate Optic White. After 1st day, my teeth felt very clean. I drink teas and coffee, so was looking forward to improving my teeth color. I noticed the inside of my jaw felt cut. 2nd day, I woke up with the inside lining of mouth swollen and bumpy. I took some liquid allergy medicine. There is some ingredient in this that does not belong in my mouth. It's in the trash - sad waste of my money.

I purchased this brand (Colgate Total Lasting White mouthwash in the blue and red bot) last Monday March 28, 2016. After 3 days of using it I noticed my mouth felt different as well as my lips. It was a feeling like I had my mouth underwater for days and they felt pruned. Following that weird feeling was inside my mouth was burnt. My cheeks under my tongue all in my mouth was burnt, peeling, painful. And just plain wrong. And that was just after three days. Here it is April 4, 2016 and my mouth is still not the same...

I have always used a pea-sized or smaller drop of toothpaste when brushing. With the Colgate Optic White, it irritated the inside of my mouth, tongue, lips, and gums. After a couple of days, my gums actually became red and pitted. The fumes even made me cough. Needless to say, I do not use this toothpaste any longer.

I usually use toothpaste more in a nighttime ritual than day time. Your mouth allows for more Bacteria to eat at your teeth when you sleep. I started using Colgate Optic White. I didn't feel any burning or tingling but immediately after my teeth felt quite sensitive. I thought maybe this just happens when you get older. Several days after using that toothpaste the roof of my mouth began to peel and my all my teeth and my jaw became very tender and painful.

Shame on you Kelly Ripa for being a spokesmodel for this awful product! Many young women look to you as a role model and when you say you use the product and it's wonderful, they believe you! My tongue has now been swollen and achy for 4 days! I can barely speak!! They should send a tube of this ** with weight watcher and Nutrisystem plans – because the ONLY good thing about this toothpaste is I've lost 5 lb because I can't eat anything. It's too painful!!

Three weeks after visiting a dentist, who recommended his dental hygienist, told her I had sensitive mouth... which was then, in my opinion far too roughly scrubbed out with a lot of colgate proactive toothpaste. (That's the product the dentist said it was when I presented with red swollen mouth and agonizing tongue.) I wasn't even allowed to spit the stuff out, resulting in violent tummy cramps are terrible tummy upset... and still now my mouth is burned and very painful... with no remedy or even a sympathetic acknowledgment of my pain, I usually use proactive tooth paste sparingly, but have noticed recently that it seems to be too strong but the amount used by the hygienist was, in my opinion excessive in the extreme.

Purchased the high impact optic white toothpaste and gel pen. Used for 2 days. 2 days later I had horrible pain from a tooth. 3 days later chin swelled up. Next jaw and throat swelled up. Saw dentist yesterday. Am on strong antibiotics and pain pills. Doctor said if my throat swells any more I need to get to ER. My throat, jaw, cheek, chin has ballooned, filled with infection. Am on 3rd day missing work. No change in my condition. Only factor was using the Colgate whitening toothpaste and whitening pen. I noticed while using both products for 2 days my teeth were very sensitive. I had peeling and by the 3rd day everything was out of control.

My mother Alice ** is in her seventies, she bought Colgate toothpaste. It has burned her mouth so bad her taste buds are not working, nothing taste good anymore, food and drinks no longer appeal to her. Her breath smells and taste in her mouth is horrible. She talks like her tongue is swollen. It took forever to get the burn feeling to go away. She called Colgate and they said "Please send product back ASAP," and sent her coupons. I'm looking for an attorney for damages.

Optic White Toothpaste & Mouthwash - Used the wash and paste according to the directions for about two months. My teeth now have an acid type wash to them and the teeth just seemed to be dissolving. Also had an electric feeling in my teeth. I now have to get pretty much the rest of my teeth capped.

This product is terrible. I bought this product because it was on sale for $1. I used this toothpaste at night and woke up to my lips feeling swollen and chapped. I thought it was all in my head and I continued to use this toothpaste for another day. I woke up the next day (I used the toothpaste yesterday morning and last night.) and my lips were extremely swollen and chapped and they started peeling. I thought this was do to a chap stick I was using but it turns out it was the TOOTHPASTE!

This product needs to be removed from the shelf. I cannot even begin to explain all of the issues it has caused. However, to sum it up my entire mouth is in severe pain to include but not limited to my tongue, lips, mouth as well other allergic reactions followed. I now acute maxillary sinusitis, stomatitis. The FDA without a doubt should have already recalled this product.

I only used this product twice. I woke up the next morning and my top lip was swollen and under my lip was bright red. The inside of my cheeks were bright red and burned. This product should be taken off the market.

I started using Colgate Optic White Toothpaste, polish and mouthwash a couple of months ago. Since then I have noticed tongue swelling and a general discomfort in my mouth. My sinuses are irritated and I have a lot of post nasal drip. Last week my bottom tooth chipped. I didn't see the correlation right away, but now it's pretty clear. It seems many other people have similar experiences after using these products. Another weird effect is that when I drink red wine, my tongue is stained purple and stays that way for days. I couldn't figure out what was happening. I'm going to throw it all away and switch to Tom's of Maine! I don't know what ingredient or ingredients are causing the problem, but the stuff is poison.

A few hours ago, I brushed my teeth and used their toothpaste, Colgate Optic White. Granted, my lips had been slightly chapped--however, while brushing it felt like my mouth/lips were burning. A short time later, maybe 10 minutes, my upper lip was swelling up to the point that it was quite noticeable. In fact, someone insisted that it looked like I had perfected "duck lips" or gotten Botox. Buyer beware--my parents use this product regularly with no issues. However, there was clearly something in it that caused immediate pain and swelling. According to other reviews, I see that I'm not alone.

Oh my god!! I have been using this toothpaste (Colgate Optic White) for 2 weeks now. I have been suffering with sensitive teeth, mouth ulcers, my tongue is swollen and on fire!!! I thought that maybe I burned my tongue on pizza. NO - I haven't had any. I am so upset with this product. What a great deal I got - buy one get one free! This should be taken off of the shelves immediately. It is so hard to swallow because my tongue is so inflamed and burning and the ulcers are hitting my teeth - feels like razors in my mouth. Not eating, hurts too bad and not to mention I think it actually burned my taste buds off and trying not to talk - hurts too bad - but I have to, I work in the restaurant business.

Cannot believe this product is available to purchase. Totally destroyed my beautiful pink gums, got swollen, bleeding & itchy lips. Reading the comments, it seems many people have the same issues. Company needs to be sued!

I started using Colgate whitening toothpaste and after only 2 days my teeth and gums were in so much pain. My lips are swollen and my jaw is sore. I went to the dentist worried that I had an infection. He said it was from the toothpaste. I am on painkillers and stopped using the product. This should be taken off the market. I am unable to eat and drink without severe pain. My cheeks are also swollen. I have been in pain for 5 days now and hope it is better soon. Colgate should compensate all the customers who have had these horrible side effects.

I am at home unable to talk/speak as I am writing this. This is the 3rd day in a row of work I have missed. I used Colgate Total lasting mouthwash a couple of times and noticed it gave me a couple of ulcers. So I stopped using it. I don't know why but figured I would use it again and this time I used it a few days in a row. ONE OF THE BIGGEST MISTAKES OF MY LIFE. I had to go to the emergency room! My mouth is sooooooooo jacked up I cannot eat solid foods or even talk. It's hard to sleep because if my cheek touches anything I wake up.

I have used Colgate Total since I was a little girl. My kids also use it. It works great for us. My husband tooth pain even went away and his find are healthier now. The one time we ran out and had to use crest for 2 weeks both my kids got a cavity. I have tried many toothpaste and none of them work as well as Colgate Total. I see a lot of people saying that the mouthwash is causing pain, discomfort and even peeling your tongue. This is true if you look up the ingredients on the back of the bottle it has anti freeze in it (under a different name). It eats away the top layer of your teeth so they are whiter and sensitive. So yeah your mouth is going to peel and get swollen. What do you think Coca cola does to your teeth and body? If it is strong enough to take battery acid off your car. Over all I love the toothpaste but will not use the mouthwash again. For whiter teeth my dentist told me to use a mix of baking soda and peroxide. Tastes gross but works well.

After brushing my teeth on several occasions with this toothpaste, the inside of my mouth starts to peel. This is disgusting. It hasn't helped my teeth at all. As a matter of fact they have gotten darker.

Once I ran out of my Sensodyne toothpaste I decided it was time to switch to something new. I decided to go with Colgate Optic White. This is very fresh in my mind so the details are still vivid. It was this last Thursday at about 7 PM when I started getting ready to go out for the evening. I brushed my teeth with my new toothpaste and about 30 minutes later, I got a splitting headache as if a knife was cutting into the back of my skull. I didn't see it as too big a deal so I took some Ibuprofen and 15 minutes later my headache was gone. There was no immediate burning and my teeth felt superiorly clean, however, as the night progressed I began to feel my mouth and tongue becoming very numb. I thought it was odd but I shrugged it off and went to bed.

I used it twice. First time I didn't blame the mouthwash but the second time my lips and cheeks swelled up huge and the skin came off the inside of my mouth. I don't know what to do and it is quite painful. I don't know what to eat. The only thing I can stand is ice. This product should be banned.

I bought the Lasting White mouthwash at a very reasonable price with a manufacturer coupon (That is, before the company excluded Puerto Rico from using their coupons.). Anyway, used the product for 4 days and the insides of my mouth completely peeled away. I was left with big, white patches of loose skin all over the inside of my mouth and under my tongue. DO NOT USE IF YOU: 1. Enjoy having a pain-free mouth. 2. Want skin on the inside of your mouth. 3. Live in Puerto Rico because the manufacturer now excludes Puerto Ricans from any coupon savings they might offer.

Tried Colgate Optic White toothpaste to whiten my teeth for two days. I began tasting a tin-like taste in my mouth. I woke in the middle of the night with a sore cheek inside of my mouth. The next morning my inside of my cheek felt raw and was swollen. By the end of day two I’m swollen on my cheek still but my lips are swelling and numb. I Googled the product and found ConsumerAffairs has tons of reports of the same problem. How could this product be on the market still and it's more expensive than the other toothpaste. I WOULD NEVER RECOMMEND THIS PRODUCT! BUYERS BEWARE! I will be taking the used product back!

I have been using Colgate Total for some time, but two weeks ago I have decided to get Colgate Advanced White instead. As soon as I started to use it I suffered from mouth sores, swelling lips, unusual redness, raw dry feeling to my lips and the sides of my mouth are cracked and extremely sore. I have been searching for explanation but couldn't find any until I googled Colgate side effects and came across this site. It confirmed my doubts and I have stopped using the toothpaste. I don't think I will be using Colgate ever again. This product shouldn't be on the shelfs.

I purchased Colgate Total Mouthwash about one month ago. About 3 hours after using it I started to develop mouth ulcers/sores on my lips, gums, and tongue and swollen lips which continued to worsen for a day or two. They were very painful and uncomfortable and took about a week to ten days to heal. I did not immediately attribute it to the mouthwash as I thought it could be a virus or something else I ate (though I ate nothing out of the ordinary). About a month later I used Colgate Total Mouthwash again and after about 3 hours got the exact same result.

About 2 weeks ago I purchased Colgate Total mouthwash. After using it my mouth went numb and shortly after it burned and started to peel. My tongue is sore and my mouth is extremely dry. Photos don't do it justice.

I bought the Colgate optic white toothpaste and mouthwash. The second day of using I noticed a change already in the whiteness in my teeth. I was so excited. I used it all last week and I thought my lips were just chapped. After all week feeling chapped I realized it was from either toothpaste or mouthwash. I now have discontinued the use of both products, little bumps like blisters have appeared as well. This product should not even be on the shelves. TAKE IT OFF.

It never occurred to me that a toothpaste could have effects, until I stopped using it when I was on vacation, as the only travel size I could find was crest. For weeks every morning my teeth have been bleeding, so I brushed them even more, with Colgate total, and it got worse. So I switched to crest and the bleeding stopped. What the heck is in that stuff? Toothpaste should not make your gums bleed, please take this off the market! I've been using Colgate for all life, I feel betrayed now. I want stricter guidelines with more time (more years!) testing a product before it comes to us.

I have used advanced whitening toothpastes all of the time with never a problem. Out of nowhere I started experiencing all of the same results as everyone on this site. My cheeks peeled skin. My tongue peel. Thank God I found this site. Only I was using COLGATE advanced whitening toothpaste. It's not just CREST. I just bought a regular toothpaste with no bells and whistles. So far so good.

I began using Colgate Optic White toothpaste about 4 weeks ago. My mouth began to become extremely dry to the point where I purchased a product to moisten my mouth. The dryness lasted one week because I used a different toothpaste on vacation and my mouth was back to normal. I began using Colgate Optic White toothpaste again and my mouth began to become extremely dry, especially first thing in the morning when I felt like I had stuffed cotton balls in my mouth all night long, but I never realized or thought that it was due to the toothpaste. I mentioned it to my doctor and he told me that I could be diabetic! I'm an athlete and watch what I eat so diabetes was a long shot for me!

I received a free sample of Colgate Optic Express White beginning June 2015. Used it for two weeks and a burn started appearing in corner of my mouth. I stopped using product and the painful burn remained for three weeks with layers of skin peeling off. It finally began to heal and for two weeks I was fine until I went to bed Sunday night 8-23-2015 and woke up with a flare up of the burn. It is worse and now on lip and inside mouth. It's painful and looks terrible. I work in food business. I believe I will wind up with a scar. I also believe there should be a lawsuit. I trusted this company and their product. It is a free sample my Safeway club card offered me.

I used the Colgate Total Lasting White mouthwash one morning and noticed that throughout the day my mouth became dry and irritated. My tongue developed raw areas and my lips were swollen as if I had filler in them. My painful tongue lasted throughout the day. Additionally, the soft tissue around the mouth area was sore and raw. I thought that it "might" be the new mouthwash but also considered that it could have been attributed to something else I consumed. I waited until my mouth was completely healed and tried it again. The exact same thing happened, however it felt more painful the second time. I'm confused as to which ingredient is causing the reaction. Based on other consumer complaints this product should be removed from circulation or at the very least reformulated. Use with MUCH CAUTION!

I have used Colgate Total Lasting White mouthwash only three times. The first time there were no adverse effects except a painfully dry mouth. Several days later I used it again. Over the course of that day my gums began to swell and become painful and later on my lips began to swell to the point that they split and bled. Sores formed in my mouth before bed that night. I still made no connection to the mouthwash but thought that I had eaten something or had an infection from something. I went to the dentist and they recommended a prescription rinse for the sores and Benadryl for the swelling and to come back in a week for additional interventions like biopsies, if the other things didn't work.

Purchased this toothpaste mainly because it said SENSITIVE. I've been using Sensitive toothpastes for some years now. Not always the same brand but mostly the ones on sale. I've been using it for the past 3 days now & my teeth are aching so bad like a toothache. I'm now searching to see what I can do to take the pain away.

I alternate between toothpastes but for the past 3 months or so I've been using Colgate Total. Since that time I've had skin peeling inside of my mouth, recurrent canker sores (about 4 times a month), and my lips have never been as dry as they are now (I drink at least 1/2 a gallon of water per day). The canker sores are a real disruption to life as it makes eating, talking, and drinking all but impossible. The most recent and my current one is located directly on the tip of my tongue. After doing further research I discovered this can be attributed to their use of SLS or Sodium Lauryl Sulfate (a foaming agent). I'm glad I found out what was the cause of my issue(s) so that I can now switch brands to one formulated for sensitive teeth but that doesn't contain SLS. I wish you all the best of luck and hope that your issue gets resolved.