Is Crest toothpaste better than Colgate?

When it comes to toothpaste, you probably won't be surprised to learn that Crest and Colgate are two of the leading brands in the United States. And both make claims about their effectiveness in all the major oral health categories from cavity prevention to teeth whitening to breath freshening. read more

Crest touts its stannous fluoride over the sodium fluoride in other toothpaste brands. Colgate, meanwhile, has a lock on triclosan, an antibacterial agent for the treatment of gingivitis. Here's what you need to know if you're choosing between the two brands. read more

I cannot find any definitive research indicating a “better” toothpaste brand than another. In researching, I did not take into account self-proclamations. The ingredients will vary based on the type of formula chosen. Do you need Original, Tartar control, Whitening, Gum Protecting, Anti-Cavity etc. read more

Colgate offers some benefits Crest doesn’t and vice versa. We’ll help with this toothpaste conundrum for you so you can get out of the toothpaste aisle quickly next time. Team Colgate. Colgate brand's main advantage came about in 1992 when Europe launched Colgate Total toothpaste. The United States followed shortly after in 1997. read more