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My toothpaste tube is almost empty...ready to make a change. Any suggestions?

 
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jessicalynncortez Chicago, IL posts: 16
posted on March 26, 2009 at 02:04PM Inappropriate? Quote Reply
Right now I use Crest's Vanilla Mint flavor, but I feel like switching it up. I went to the toothpaste aisle yesterday and was totally overwhelmed by ALL of the options. Mint + Green Tea Extract, Wintergreen Ice, Cinnamon, Citrus Clean Mint, Peppermint, Bubblegum, Carribean Cool, Cool Mint, Crisp Mint...needless to say I can't decide :)

Do you have any recommendations?
replies: 12 latest post: March 31, 2009 at 09:55PM by thatmanguy
  • jxu
  • Schaumburg, IL
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posted on March 26, 2009 at 02:10PM
 
I personally always look for the ones that aren't gel-based or have stripes of gel.  It's a practical thing -- I hate it when some bright blue substance gets all over the cap and on my counters.  White is much easier to clean!

Also, I've stayed away from whitening toothpastes.  Every article I've read say that they don't actually help.

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Disclaimer:  I am an employee of Sears Holdings Corporation.
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  • jtsuei
  • Schaumburg, IL
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posted on March 26, 2009 at 02:45PM
 
Can I be very, very practical and say that you should just buy what is on sale?  Remember that toothpaste is toothpaste... and being brand-conscious about it just means you will pay the premium for Colgate/Crest etc


FYI: I am an employee of Sears Holdings Corporation.
  • AmandaSanchez
  • Naperville, IL
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posted on March 26, 2009 at 03:28PM
 
I use what my mom buys. I'm sure she buys what's on sale too! :)
  • michelina
  • Hoffman Estates , IL
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posted on March 26, 2009 at 07:15PM
 
I'm an Aquafresh girl... Cinnamon flavor is just plain wrong for my toothbrush! :)
  • thatmanguy
  • Jefferson, GA
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posted on March 30, 2009 at 11:29PM
 

I agree with Michelina, cinnamon is not cool whilst brushing, and from what I remember neither is peppermint.

A cool mint or a wintergreen mint is always nice and refreshing for me.

  • tornadopat
  • Topeka, KS
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posted on March 31, 2009 at 07:14AM
 
Being a non toothpaste buyer, I use whatever the bride of 40 years brings home after cutting coupons out of the sunday newspaper.  When my toothpaste tube is empty it is quite an experience going into the hall closet to pick a tube out of the box she puts them in (She also buys enough for the grown girls whenever they venture home).  So I just close my eyes, stick my hand in the box and whatever comes out is my next tasteful/tasteless tube.
  • askrob
  • Hoffman Estates, IL
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posted on March 31, 2009 at 08:43AM
 
My preference is for Arm & Hammer Advanced White, but not everybody likes the baking soda feel...too gritty for some. Anyway, you might want to check out their site, I think there are some coupon offers and more info www.armandhammer.com
  • uhumaya
  • Schaumburg, IL
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posted on March 31, 2009 at 09:55AM
 
I have been experimenting with different brands, I used Tom's of Maine Natural Toothpaste, slightly more expensive, but did not leave a fruity taste in my mouth (which makes me feel that all toothpastes are a way of making money without ever doing anything for my teeth). So I liked that.
These days I am using Rembrandt, it is expensive as well (got it for about $6 at Jewel Osco under a promotion), it is supposed to be really good but havent seen the effects yet.
  • LailaC
  • Schaumburg, IL
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posted on March 31, 2009 at 01:31PM
 
Whitening toothpastes dont' work?!?!?!!? Awww man!
  • uhumaya
  • Schaumburg, IL
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posted on March 31, 2009 at 01:36PM
 
Also, my dentist told me that I should rotate my toothpastes but stick to 3-4 major doctor's recommended brands (unfortunately colgate was not one of his recommended brands)
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  • jtsuei
  • Schaumburg, IL
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posted on March 31, 2009 at 06:30PM
 
What are the 3-4 recommended brands?
  • thatmanguy
  • Jefferson, GA
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posted on March 31, 2009 at 09:55PM
 
In response to LailaC's post from March 31 2009 01:31PM
LailaC said…
Whitening toothpastes dont' work?!?!?!!? Awww man!

Yah, they aren't the miracles they claim to be.
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