The Colgate Total Active Prevention Original Toothpaste is for individuals seeking comprehensive daily oral health protection and prevention. Its key win is providing proactive defense against 8 common oral health problems with 24-hour antibacterial protection, helping to fight the root causes before they begin. A key consideration is that optimal 24-hour protection requires consistent twice-daily brushing for at least four weeks. This clinically proven toothpaste utilizes patented technology to address issues from plaque and tartar to sensitivity and bad breath, ensuring a healthier smile.
24-Hour Antibacterial Protection: Provides continuous defense against bacteria for a full day when used twice daily, as part of a consistent oral hygiene routine.
Active Prevention Technology: Scientifically designed with a powerful, patented formula to target and actively fight the root causes of many oral health problems before they can develop.
Comprehensive 8-Problem Defense: Formulated to address and help prevent 8 common oral health issues, including gum problems, plaque buildup, tartar formation, tooth sensitivity, enamel erosion, surface stains, bad breath, and cavities.
Clinically Proven Effectiveness: The toothpaste's ability to protect against various oral health issues and provide antibacterial action is backed by clinical studies.
Unique Stabilizing System: Features a patented system that stabilizes its active prevention ingredients, ensuring superior and consistent performance.
Enamel Protection: Specifically helps protect tooth enamel against the effects of acid erosion, contributing to stronger teeth.
Broad Spectrum Protection: Addresses 8 common oral health problems simultaneously.
24-Hour Action: Offers continuous antibacterial protection with consistent twice-daily use.
Proactive Prevention: Fights the root causes of oral issues before they escalate.
Clinically Validated: Effectiveness is scientifically proven.
Enhanced Synergy: Works even more effectively when paired with other Colgate Total oral care products.
Enamel Defense: Actively helps protect against enamel erosion.
Consistency Required: Full 24-hour protection and long-term benefits depend on regular, twice-daily brushing.
Original Flavor: The 'Original' flavor might not be preferred by all users; alternative flavors are available in other variants.
Not a Dedicated Whitener: While it helps with surface stains, it is not primarily marketed as a specialized whitening toothpaste.
Time for Full Effect: Some benefits, like significant bacterial plaque reduction, require 3 months of continued use.
Broad Spectrum Protection: Addresses 8 common oral health problems simultaneously.
24-Hour Action: Offers continuous antibacterial protection with consistent twice-daily use.
Proactive Prevention: Fights the root causes of oral issues before they escalate.
Clinically Validated: Effectiveness is scientifically proven.
Enhanced Synergy: Works even more effectively when paired with other Colgate Total oral care products.
Enamel Defense: Actively helps protect against enamel erosion.
Consistency Required: Full 24-hour protection and long-term benefits depend on regular, twice-daily brushing.
Original Flavor: The 'Original' flavor might not be preferred by all users; alternative flavors are available in other variants.
Not a Dedicated Whitener: While it helps with surface stains, it is not primarily marketed as a specialized whitening toothpaste.
Time for Full Effect: Some benefits, like significant bacterial plaque reduction, require 3 months of continued use.
The Colgate Total Active Prevention Original Toothpaste is engineered for daily, proactive oral health management. To use effectively, apply a pea-sized amount of toothpaste onto your toothbrush and brush thoroughly for two minutes, twice a day. For optimal antibacterial protection that lasts 24 hours, consistent twice-daily brushing for at least four weeks is recommended.
In real-world use, you can expect to experience a cleaner, fresher mouthfeel, and noticeably fresher breath. Over time, with consistent use, this toothpaste actively works to reduce plaque and tartar buildup, minimize gum issues, and lessen tooth sensitivity. Its comprehensive approach means you're not just cleaning your teeth, but also actively protecting your enamel from acid erosion and fighting against the development of cavities. For enhanced effectiveness in fighting the root causes of plaque, consider using it alongside a Colgate Total Mouthwash and Toothbrush, as this combination has been shown to be 15 times more effective in bacterial plaque reduction.
Using the toothpaste is straightforward:
Preparation: Ensure your toothbrush is clean and damp.
Application: Squeeze a pea-sized amount of Colgate Total Active Prevention Original Toothpaste onto the bristles of your toothbrush.
Brushing: Brush all surfaces of your teeth and gums gently for at least two minutes, following recommended dental practices.
Rinsing: Spit out the toothpaste and rinse your mouth thoroughly with water.
Toothbrushes: This toothpaste is compatible with all standard manual and electric toothbrushes.
Oral Care System: For superior performance, especially in fighting bacterial plaque, it is recommended to use this toothpaste in conjunction with a Colgate Total Mouthwash and a Colgate Total Toothbrush.
Dietary: Safe for daily use as part of a regular diet.
Storage: Store the toothpaste tube in a cool, dry place, away from direct sunlight and extreme temperatures.
Closure: Always replace the cap tightly after each use to prevent the toothpaste from drying out and to maintain its efficacy.
Children: Keep out of reach of young children. For specific children's oral care, consider Colgate's range of children's toothpastes.