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Colgate Plax Whitening Mouthwash
by nicholaix
I am always looking for something to keep my teeth sparkling white but sadly this didn't seem to make the difference I had hoped for. The product doesn't whiten like I had expected it too but it did have its other benefits!
For one, the nasty mouthwash burning was not present, cheaper brands seem to be unbearable but this did not ... give me that problem at all! The taste of it is fresh and my mouth certainly did feel fresh throughout the morning.
The promise on the front of the bottle: Reduces teeth stains by up to 39%
Promise on the back of the bottle: helps maintain the natural whiteness of your teeth.
The two points seem to cancel out each other and again after 3 weeks of use, my teeth were no different in whiteness to before, it technically kept the back bottle promise, but the smaller stains on my bottom teeth were no different so it broke the promise on the front.
All in all, its a great mouthwash but if you need a teeth whitener go elsewhere :)
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Sainsbury's Totalcare Whitening Toothpaste
by pinklady1
I bought this toothpaste from Sainsbury's, it was one that I hadn't bought before and thought it was worth a try. As I am getting older I am finding that some toothpastes tend to burn my mouth and gums a little and so for this reason I have tried and tested quite a few over the past year or so. This one was the one that just caught my ... eye because of the name on the box.
It comes in a cardboard box which is basic looking with just the name on the front. It is a tube with a flip back lid. I quite like the flip tops because it means I do not have to keep placing the top back onto the tube after use. A little lazy I guess but I much prefer the flip back.
The paste inside the tube is a nice turquoise colour which has a white strip through the toothpaste. The paste is quite shiny and a kind of gel like paste. It has a really nice soft texture of which is really smooth on the gums and teeth. It also has a really nice fresh minty smell to it and one that smells really fresh.
Only a small amount the size of a pea is all that is needed with this paste to brush the teeth, it also foams really well in the mouth to give for a really good clean. It is a gentle paste and not harsh on the teeth or gums. I find I can also keep brushing my teeth for a good couple of minutes without it burning my mouth. This is a method I have found in the past year that I have been unable to do because the paste has been too strong for my gums etc, but with this one I have found it to be very suitable. I find this one doesn't burn my mouth or gums at all and I am pleased it is a gentle one. It is easy to rinse too from the mouth in no time at all.
It contains an anti bacterial agent that helps to combat plaque and bacteria. It is a whitening toothpaste and I have found that my teeth are no more whiter than usual since brushing with this paste, but it may need a little more time to whiten but I have seen no change in the colour of my teeth in the week or so I have been using this paste. It protects against cavities and fights plaque and decay and also maintains healthy gums. I have found my gums are perfectly fine since using this one. It freshens breath really well too. It is nice used before the mouth wash and I have found the 2 work really well together.
For a 100ml tube it cost around 80p, I think this is a super price for a toothpaste and this one is well worth this price in my opinion. It is excellent quality and very good value for money and so affordable for most budgets. It is a lot of paste too for this price in my opinion.
I have bought this paste once since my first purchase, that means I like it or I wouldn't have bought it again. I brush my teeth more than twice a day and after every meal I have eaten or a snack and I have found it to be a really nice one and one that feels really refreshing in the mouth. It does not burn my tongue when I brush it and it doesn't feel too strong a paste on my tongue as I have often found with other brands.
When I run my tongue along my teeth I can that they feel nice and smooth and I know the paste has cleaned them adequately. I think this is a good family toothpaste. It does tell me on the back of the box that for a child 6 years and younger to use a pea size amount too. My little grandson has not tried this paste and so I cannot comment on how it feels for a young child.
I highly recommend this paste for anyone looking for a nice mild, gentle paste for all the family to use. I have been very happy with the results and it has given me all the results that I expect from a shops own brand of toothpaste. I will buy it again in the future. You just cannot go wrong for just 80p for this amount of paste and one that cleans and refreshes really well.
I give it 5 stars.
Also on Ciao under my username Pinky50.
Thank you for reading my review and I hope it has been of some help.
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Arm & Hammer Enamel Care Sensitive Toothpaste
by k2705
A while ago I received a money off coupon for a tube of Arm & Hammer Enamel Care Toothpaste for sensitive teeth, something which I suffer with. I had never tried any of the Arm & Hammer range so it was an ideal opportunity to try this toothpaste at half the asking price. I bought mine from my local Tesco where a 75ml tube costs ... £3.00.
The Packaging
The toothpaste is packed in a regular box that the majority of toothpastes are sold in. It has the Arm & Hammer logo on the front with a gold coloured sunburst pattern around it. The rest of the front of the box is mainly white with a bit of pink and silver on it. It has Enamel Care Sensitive written on the front where is also informs the customer that the toothpaste contains baking soda. It also states that this is "clinically proven to give up to 16 weeks of pain relief" The toothpaste claims to "restore the surface enamel with liquid calcium". The back of the box gives the instructions for use and the ingredients should you wish to know.
The tube inside is a regular toothpaste tube with a screw top cap, I personally prefer a flip top lid as they cant be lost. The tube repeats all the information found on the box.
The Toothpaste
On removing the cap I was disappointed to see that there was no foil across the top of the tube. The toothpaste is white in colour and has a mild minty smell. When I rubbed a little bit between my fingers it has a slightly gritty, sandy feel to it.
Brushing
The first time I used the Arm & Hammer I was surprised t find it has a slightly salty taste, I was a bit worried as the last new toothpaste I tried was Corsodyl which has an awful taste and that started out salty too, however the Arm & Hammer only had a mild salty taste and wasn't at all unpleasant. Its quite minty and fresh and altogether has a rather strange taste. I cleaned my teeth in the usual way and was very pleased with how they felt afterwards, in fact my teeth actually felt like they been polished! I've never had a toothpaste leave my teeth like that before, they felt lovely. My mouth and breath felt fresh and clean and over all I was pleased with how this toothpaste had worked, my mouth felt minty fresh for some time after brushing and the polished feeling lasted all day right through to when I brushed my teeth before bed.
Painful Teeth?
While I was pleased with how the Arm & Hammer toothpaste cleaned my teeth I wasn't quite so pleased with the sensitive side of it, after using the whole tube it did reduce the sensitivity a bit but never actually made it disappear which was a shame.
I don't think I will buy this again, there are much better toothpastes on the market for sensitivity although none have ever left my teeth feeling so clean they felt like they had been polished.
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