Colgate has introduced a new line of oral care products designed to provide all-around protection for teeth, gums, and breath. The Total Active Prevention System includes a manual toothbrush, toothpaste, and mouthwash, each designed to work synergistically. After spending a week testing these products and learning about their development from Colgate’s R&D team, here’s an in-depth look at how they promise to improve oral hygiene.
What is the Colgate Total Active Prevention System?
This newly launched system combines three products to promote optimal oral health: a manual toothbrush, toothpaste, and mouthwash. While each product can be used independently, the full system is designed to enhance antibacterial protection, fight plaque buildup, and freshen breath when used together. The Total Active Prevention System is formulated to address common oral health concerns, such as cavities, gingivitis, and bad breath, by reducing bacteria and promoting long-lasting cleanliness.
The Key Ingredients and Benefits
Central to the effectiveness of the Total Active Prevention Toothpaste is stannous fluoride, a variant of fluoride that offers added benefits beyond basic cavity prevention. Stannous fluoride is known for its antibacterial properties, making it highly effective at controlling plaque and reducing tooth sensitivity. This toothpaste provides up to 24 hours of antibacterial protection, ensuring your mouth stays fresh and clean long after brushing.
The toothpaste also includes sodium lauryl sulfate, a surfactant that helps the paste foam, enabling better coverage. Available in both a paste and gel texture, the toothpaste comes in a minty flavor, with the paste option being the most commonly tested. Colgate offers various variants of the toothpaste, including a whitening formula, which targets surface stains, though noticeable results may take longer to appear.
The Toothpaste Experience: What We Liked
Our week of testing the Colgate Total Active Prevention Whitening Toothpaste revealed a highly effective, everyday product. While we didn’t see dramatic whitening effects in a short period—something expected with any whitening toothpaste—the toothpaste delivered consistent, long-lasting cleanliness. NBC Select associate reporter Bianca Alvarez noted the toothpaste’s pleasant, balanced flavor and effective lathering, ranking it among her top three favorite Colgate formulas.
The paste itself is easy to apply, and the packaging is user-friendly. NBC commerce social media editor Sadhana Daruvuri appreciated the practical design, as the tube’s cap allows it to stand upright, making it easy to dispense the toothpaste with minimal mess.
The Manual Toothbrush: A Closer Look
The Colgate Total Active Prevention Foaming Clean Toothbrush is equipped with over 5,000 high-density bristles designed to break down plaque and polish away stains. Its angled, tapered bristles are particularly effective at cleaning between teeth and along the gumline, while its central bristles create a pocket to hold the ideal amount of toothpaste, maximizing foam production.
The back of the toothbrush head features a silicone tongue and cheek cleaner, which adds to the product’s value by promoting additional freshness. Its handle is ergonomically designed with a textured grip, and the innovative cutout reduces plastic use, making it more eco-friendly.
What We Liked About the Toothbrush
Although electric toothbrushes are often the go-to choice for deeper cleaning, our testers were impressed by the performance of the Colgate manual toothbrush. NBC Select’s Rebecca Rodriguez, who typically prefers electric models, found the soft bristles on this manual version gentle yet highly effective in delivering the “deep clean” she always seeks. The brush’s wider head also made it easier to cover more surface area, making it feel like a more thorough cleaning experience.
Intern Aksha Mittapalli praised the toothbrush’s tongue scraper, which offers effective cleaning without the discomfort that often accompanies other tongue scrapers. The brush head’s design also helped her reach tight spots between teeth, a feature that many users with close-set teeth will appreciate.
Conclusion
Colgate’s Total Active Prevention System is an excellent choice for those looking to elevate their oral care routine with a comprehensive approach. The combination of a highly effective toothpaste, thoughtfully designed toothbrush, and refreshing mouthwash makes this system a standout in the crowded oral care market. After a week of testing, our team agrees that these products, when used together, provide superior antibacterial protection and maintain a cleaner, fresher mouth for longer.
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