Colgate Cavity Protection Great Regular Flavor Toothpaste
Summary
Colgate Cavity Protection scores 30/100. The classic Colgate is meaningfully cleaner than the newer 'Total Active Prevention' line — calcium carbonate as the abrasive, no titanium dioxide, no PEGs, no sucralose — but still anchored on fluoride and SLS, keeping it in the avoid tier. Owned by Colgate-Palmolive Company.
At a glance
Key ingredients 10
Sodium Monofluorophosphate 0.76%Very Bad
Active anticavity ingredient. Fluoride is a developmental neurotoxicant per The Lancet (2014); chronic ingestion linked to fluorosis, lowered IQ in children (NTP 2024 monograph), and thyroid suppression.
See more about Sodium Monofluorophosphate 0.76% →Calcium CarbonateGood
Gentle natural mineral abrasive that physically polishes plaque off enamel and contributes free calcium ions to the oral environment. Cleaner than silica + titanium dioxide blends found in newer formulations.
See more about Calcium Carbonate →WaterNeutral
Solvent base.
See more about Water →SorbitolNeutral
Sugar alcohol humectant; non-cariogenic.
See more about Sorbitol →Sodium Lauryl SulfateVery Bad
Harsh anionic surfactant; documented canker sore trigger (Herlofson & Barkvoll 1996); strips protective oral mucin; common contact irritant.
See more about Sodium Lauryl Sulfate →Cellulose GumNeutral
Plant-derived thickener; safe.
See more about Cellulose Gum →Flavor (undisclosed)Bad
Proprietary flavor blend; can hide synthetic compounds and phthalate carriers under FDA trade-secret rules.
See more about Flavor (undisclosed) →Tetrasodium PyrophosphateBad
Tartar-control phosphate; can irritate gums and contribute to enamel erosion with prolonged use.
See more about Tetrasodium Pyrophosphate →Sodium SaccharinBad
Synthetic sweetener; gut microbiome disruption (Suez et al. 2014); historical NTP carcinogen listing.
See more about Sodium Saccharin →Sodium SilicateNeutral
pH adjuster; inert at typical concentrations.
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