Overview of toothpastes Crest, their composition and feedback on the application

Next you will find out:

• What is the distinctive feature of the Crest toothpaste lineup and are they really as effective as they are said to be;
• Where you can buy these pastes (for sure you already know that in ordinary pharmacies of the city to find them is very problematic);
• What is useful to know about the composition of the Crest toothpastes and their active ingredients (let's take a look at some examples in detail);
• Well, and finally, do they really bleach, how safe is it for tooth enamel, as well as many other interesting practical points ...

Generally speaking, Crest is an American brand owned by Procter & Gamble and sold in many countries around the world. Since its inception of Procter & Gamble research, the problem of caries in the population and the development of effective means for the care of teeth has led its history. And the first Crest toothpaste was born already in 1955, and since then the brand has confidently held the lead in the production of dental care products in the United States.

Today, there is a very wide range of Crest toothpastes, which are focused on solving a variety of tasks - we'll talk about this a little lower.

On a note

Despite some excitement around the Crest toothpastes in Russia, in the United States they treat this paste absolutely neutral - it is sold there, as they say, at almost every corner, along with many others.

Toothpaste Cross is known to many Russians for humanitarian aid in the 90s, when, together with the “Bush legs,” it was very accessible and earned love from the masses. However, unlike chicken meat of rather dubious quality, at that time pasta looked very decent against the background of competitors' products. In many ways, thanks to the reputation of the past, Crest paste has remained popular today, despite minimal marketing support.

Meanwhile, completely without advertising, of course, does not do, and if it is analyzed, then it can be noted that the specificity of Crest toothpastes is that the manufacturer does not limit itself to a particular category of active components, does not rely on the indispensable natural composition ( which is in fashion today). In other words, exactly those components that really work and are tested in practice are added to the toothpaste.

On a note

For example, sodium lauryl sulfate can be found in the composition of many brands of toothpastes Cross. Today, real hysteria has developed around this substance - they say, and it causes allergies, and mouth ulcers, contributing to stomatitis (and in practice it is sometimes true), and almost a carcinogen. However, sodium lauryl sulfate is a highly effective surfactant, foams well and perfectly cleans the teeth and oral cavity from various pollutants.

And if paste is positioned as whitening, then be sure that it will contain polyphosphates (they loosen tartar, washing calcium out of its structure, and at the same time partially from enamel itself), and will also be abrasive enough to create a danger to teeth, if they are naturally prone to painful sensitivity. These points are useful to consider in advance.

In addition to toothpastes under the brand Crest, the so-called whitening strips used for teeth whitening at home are also widely known.If you decide to use them, we recommend that you first familiarize yourself with the materials on this topic in the section of our website "Teeth whitening".

 

All pastes Crest - from healthier to whitening

The range of American toothpaste Crest today is very extensive, so in order to better navigate in such a variety, all these pastes can be divided into two types:

• health-improving;
• and whitening.

Crest revitalizing toothpastes are represented by the following products:

• Clinical Sensitivity - to protect sensitive teeth and to prevent the resumption of sensitivity;
• For Life 50+ - takes into account age-related changes in the oral cavity, protects against caries, gingivitis, tartar, prevents age-related weakening of enamel;
• Clinical Gum Protection - effectively fights gum disease;
• Gel Clean Mint - resists the appearance of plaque, the development of caries and gingivitis;
• Healthy Fresh - the improvement of the teeth and oral cavity as a whole, plus the bright taste of mint;
• Whitening Fresh - 2 in 1: healing effect, bleaching and breath freshening.

Whitening pastes include products from the Crest 3D White series:

• Luxe Sensitivity Pampering Mint - eliminates the sensitivity and at the same time gently whitens your teeth;
• Radiant Mint - polishes teeth, protects against caries and, according to the manufacturer, removes 80% of stains from enamel in just two weeks;
• Enamel Renewal - strengthens enamel and removes 90% of surface stains in just a week;
• Glamorous White Luxe is a high-performance bleaching agent that removes 90% of stains from enamel in just 5 days (ask yourself, what is the reason for achieving such high efficiency?);
• Vivid Radiant Mint - positioned as an effective whitening agent with the formula for the preservation of enamel;
• Arctic Fresh is a whitening agent with an enhanced (“arctic”) freshness effect.

TO whitening toothpaste also include the Complete series:

• Scope Outlast is a gentle quartz bleaching agent (sounds frightening, one can only hope that this is not quartz sand), which ensures long breath freshness;
• Pro-Health Whitening - gel-paste reducing enamel sensitivity, whitening and revitalizing teeth;
• Whitening + Cinnamon - a means for whitening teeth, fighting caries and tartar, has a taste of cinnamon (there is also;
• Anti Bac - comprehensive care for the oral cavity with a pronounced antibacterial effect;
• Baking Soda & Peroxide Whitening - the renewal of the natural whiteness of teeth and protection from tartar.

On a note

It is more correct to say that whitening toothpastes do not whiten, but lighten teeth. That is, we are not talking about chemical bleaching of enamel, as it happens, for example, in the dentist's office, when a special gel containing hydrogen peroxide is applied to the teeth. Whitening toothpastes work differently: they mechanically remove plaque and stone from the enamel surface, due to which it becomes noticeably lighter.

However, if a person's tooth enamel is naturally yellow, and there is neither colored plaque or stone on it, then, of course, whitening toothpaste will be useless in such a situation. Well, except to protect against caries.

Crest Toothpaste is also available in children's versions (Crest Kids Cavity Protection). Means for babies are offered in soft tubes with images of cartoon characters. They have a rather pleasant taste, as well as a bright color, which makes it easier to teach children to brush their teeth regularly.

But to buy Crest toothpaste in Moscow or any other city in Russia today is not always easy - you can hardly find them in pharmacies.Therefore, they usually order via the Internet (there are specialized online stores, and some advanced consumers take on Amazon and EBay).

 

Crest 3D White Luxe Glamorous White and reviews about it

Crest 3D White Luxe Glamorous White Toothpaste is, one might say, one of the most effective tools in the manufacturer's range in terms of bleaching enamel. When creating this paste, several technological solutions were applied at once, which, when cleaning it, quickly removed painted plaque (and partly tartar).

As the manufacturer assures, 90% of surface stains will be removed within 5 days of using the paste, and the pronounced effect will be noticeable after the first application. The product is recommended for use in the morning and in the evening, as well as after eating coloring products.

Let's look at the composition of Crest 3D White Luxe Glamorous White in more detail:

The paste contains fluoride in the form of sodium fluoride (Sodium Fluoride), contributing to the mineralization of enamel and the protection of teeth from caries. However, it is hard to call this compound innovative, since even a number of domestic and not very expensive pastes contain more efficient and advanced aminofluoride in this regard (sometimes in combination with tin fluoride).

A significant role in the removal of mineral dental deposits belongs to sodium pyrophosphate (Disodium Pyrophosphate): this compound, being a strong complexing agent, will indeed contribute to the "pulling out" of calcium ions from the matrix of tartar, thereby promoting its loosening. But you need to understand that at the same time calcium will be partly removed from the surface of the tooth enamel.

So usually pyrophosphates (and polyphosphates in general) are not injected into toothpastes intended for sensitive teeth, characterized by thinned enamel. Therefore, if you have sensitive teeth, then Crest 3D White Luxe Glamorous White paste will not be the best choice.

One of the advantages of the paste is the absence of sodium lauryl sulfate in its composition, which is replaced by an alternative compound, sodium laureth phosphate (also an effective surfactant).

As the reviews show, the Crest 3D White Luxe Glamorous White toothpaste really does provide a fairly quick whitening effect, although you need to understand that in most cases you can lighten your teeth by no more than 1-2 tones (for coffee lovers, smokers). It is better not to count on the dazzling Hollywood smile.

Feedback

“... I tried many different pastes, but only this one showed a decent result.Moreover, after a week the effect was clearly visible! The paste miraculously foams, polishes and gives shine to the teeth, breathing fresh after a few more hours, until the evening there is no plaque. I ordered the tool on ebay, for the price came out only 350 rubles. We have to buy Crest 3D White Luxe paste in local pharmacies and stores, it’s very problematic, so you have to get out. ”

Tatyana, Omsk

In view of the craze of people with whitening toothpastes, I would like to remind you: such means are mostly of increased abrasiveness and are contraindicated for people who are prone to hyperesthesia (tooth sensitivity). That is, a person, mindlessly using such means, risks simply wiping out the already weakened enamel, aggravating the situation (especially in the cervical area, contributing to the deepening of wedge-shaped defects).

However, whitening pastes are also available for sensitive teeth, having an average abrasiveness (the index of controlled abrasiveness RDA should be no higher than 75) - such products usually contain:

• Enzymes (bromelain, papain), contributing to the dissolution of the protein matrix of dental plaque;
• Potassium compounds to reduce the sensitivity of enamel;
• Sometimes also strontium compounds for blocking the dentinal tubules, which play a direct role in the occurrence of the painful sensitivity of teeth to the action of various stimuli;
• Compounds for the enamel mineralization (calcium glycerophosphate, calcium citrate, the same fluorides, etc.)

(See as an example Sensodyne toothpastes, ROCS, and Splat Likum Gel).

 

Crest Complete Extra White Plus Scope Outlast

In the Crest Complete Extra White Plus Scope Outlast toothpaste, in addition to the whitening effect, emphasis has been placed on maximally long breath freshness. Reviews of this paste indicate that the promise of fresh breath "five times longer" is not a publicity stunt.

Feedback

“I prefer to use high-quality pasta, but I am not always satisfied with the effect. I was completely disappointed in the praised ROCS, so I decided to try the Cross Extra White Plus. The effect was amazed! The teeth are really white, there is no plaque for a very long time, and the breath is fresh in the middle of the day. I especially liked the smell with a slight medicinal aroma, powerful and refreshing. While I’ll only buy Crest, I’m sorry I couldn’t find it on sale in our stores, I have to order on the American site, but with a guarantee of authenticity. ”

Egor, Moscow

However, without advertising gimmicks still not done.In particular, the content of quartz in the paste is indicated as a miracle novelty, thanks to which the teeth, supposedly, are especially well cleaned and whitened.

We look at the composition of the paste Crest Complete Extra White Plus Scope Outlast:

Quartz is not visible. Is that with a big stretch here can be attributed hydrated silica (Hydrated Silica), though here quartz consists of anhydrous crystalline silicon oxide, and this very Hydrated Silica in amorphous form is a typical component of 90% of any modern toothpastes.

 

Crest Kids Cavity Protection

Now a few words about the children's toothpaste Cross.

Crest Kids Cavity Protection - a tool for the care of children's teeth, created specifically for young consumers (from 2 years), does not contain sugar, gently brushes teeth due to its low abrasiveness. The babies like her fruit taste and sparkles, which make the process of caring for your teeth more fun and more interesting.

Please note that the paste contains fluoride (today, many parents prefer to buy babies toothpaste without fluoride, which, however, is not always justified).

The composition of the toothpaste Crest Kids Cavity Protection:

The main active ingredient of the paste is the same sodium fluoride (Sodium Fluoride).Otherwise, the composition of the paste is not remarkable, and one can even say that it is rather poor. Unfortunately, it was not without the presence of sodium lauryl sulfate.

Buy children's Crest toothpaste in pharmacies in Russia will not always and not in every city, it is easier to order via the Internet (although the price will not be the lowest).

Feedback

“For the first time, we tried a children's pasta Cross with beautiful sparkles at our sister's party, this is something incredible. Both her niece and daughter cleaned her teeth with great pleasure. It is a pity that it is not sold in pharmacies and shops of our city. I read that many people order it on American sites, and my sister sends me from Dnepropetrovsk. By the way, my daughter is already 6 years old - and not a single damaged tooth! ”

Alla, Nikopol

 

Crest paste to protect the gums

The medical paste Crest Clinical Gum Protection is a fairly recent development in the Crest Wellness series. As the name suggests, it is aimed at protecting and healing the gums.

The manufacturer promises that in just four weeks this remedy cures gingivitis and at the same time fights against caries, reduces the sensitivity of enamel and refreshes the oral cavity.

The composition of the Crest Clinical Gum Protection toothpaste:

The main active ingredient is tin fluoride (Stannous Fluoride), but its action is mainly reduced to the fluorination of enamel in order to strengthen and protect it from caries. But the main effect on the gums is zinc lactate (Zinc Lactate) - an antibacterial and antifungal component.

The rest of the composition can be called pretty meager. And if we are talking about protecting the gums, then perhaps it makes sense to pay attention to the toothpastes Lakalut, Pomorin, Mexidol and Forest Balsam - their component composition is noticeably richer in this regard.

Again, since Crest Clinical Gum Protection is aimed at protecting the gums, the presence of sodium lauryl sulfate in its composition, which in some cases contributes to the development of stomatitis, looks rather strange.

Feedback

“I bought a gum cross toothpaste on the recommendation of a dentist. My gums had been bleeding and itching for several months before. This tool has completely helped get rid of the problem. Expensive, but effective! We have this paste worth 800 rubles. ”

Tamara, Voronezh

 

Healing paste Cross for people over 50

Paste Crest Pro-Health For Life 50+ is designed to care for the oral cavity for people aged. Simply put,the paste formula is aimed at eliminating problems that arise in the oral cavity in the elderly: it strengthens enamel, removes tartar, reduces tooth sensitivity, prevents soft tissue inflammation, protects against bacteria, and freshens breath.

The composition of the paste:

The active ingredient is still the same tin fluoride (Stannous Fluoride). Zinc lactate is responsible for antibacterial properties.

Among the drawbacks of the paste, the presence of sodium lauryl sulfate in it, the absence of calcium compounds contributing to the mineralization of enamel (glycerophosphate, citrate or at least hydroxyapatite), the absence of potassium and strontium salts (which would very effectively solve the problem of tooth sensitivity) can be noted.

For comparison, see also President Anti Age toothpaste.

Feedback

“Crest toothpaste is the best tool for pensioners, but the price in Russia does not allow its use by ordinary citizens. In our pharmacy, it costs 780 rubles. I regularly son sends her from America, I am pleased. I forgot about the unpleasant smell from under the dentures. If possible - buy. Means worthy.

Nikolai Fedorovich, Moscow

If you have your own personal experience with Crest toothpastes, do not forget to leave a review at the bottom of this page (in the comments box) - perhaps this will help someone make their choice.

 

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