Review of Colgate toothbrushes: manufacturer, product lines, prices

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All products from this manufacturer are aimed at improving the quality of life of the consumer and Colgate 360° electric brushes are no exception.

They are designed to improve hygiene levels while saving time. Featuring an affordable price and ergonomic design, the brushes quickly became popular.

Manufacturer information

Colgate hygiene products are manufactured by the Colgate–Palmolive company, which was founded in 1806 by William Colgate. Over more than two hundred years of history, the company has repeatedly become a leader in the field of hygiene products, offering revolutionary products to a wide consumer. Today the company is represented by offices in 200 countries, it continues to conquer the world, focusing on improving its products and adequate pricing policy. All Colgate-Palmolive products have certificates of the international quality and safety system.

Design features of Colgate electric brushes

At first glance, Colgate electric brushes look similar to models from other manufacturers. Formally, this is true, but Colgate products are still different in some respects.

Let's take a closer look at the distinctive features of Colgate devices in accordance with how the manufacturer positions them:

ergonomic handle with anti-slip coating: it not only fits comfortably in the hand, but also allows you to regulate the force with which a person presses the head of the product on the teeth and gums. The geometry of the handle allows you to absorb some of this pressure, protecting the delicate tissues of the oral cavity,
bristles located at different levels and at different angles: unequal lengths are required to clean different areas. The thinnest, cone-shaped bristles are needed to clean gums and the space between teeth. Rubber bristles remove plaque from the enamel and polish it. Long hairs reach the farthest teeth and hard-to-reach places,
the rubber pad gently removes soft bacterial deposits and contaminants from the entire inner surface of the oral mucosa,
movable head: it makes about 20 thousand rotations per minute, which allows you to effectively fight plaque on teeth,
special intelligent system: it is not present in all models. It has special sensors to maintain optimal operating speed or inform that sufficient cleaning has been done (operation timer).

Honest review of Colgate Magik children's toothbrush

Hi all! Today I’ll tell you about the new Colgate Magik 5+ manual toothbrush.

We received this Brush from my favorite baby blog to test. NEW!!! There are no reviews in Russian on the Internet yet, so my daughter and I became pioneers in testing this toothbrush.

The brush came in a beautiful, bright package, which naturally aroused Polina’s interest! While the application was downloading to the phone, we quickly studied the instructions and started testing.

The brush is beautiful, bright, and comfortable to hold in your hand. Goes for ONE, TWO, THREE. I was very pleased with the fact that you don’t need to connect the brush via wi-fi or bluetooth since we have poor internet reception in the bathroom (and I think this problem is not only with us). The second plus is the absence of batteries, there is no risk that the batteries will run out and the child will not be able to brush their teeth, there is also no risk that water will get into the battery compartment or they will oxidize.

In general, everything is simple and clear.

Before you start using the application, you need to enter the child’s data and you can start brushing your teeth.

When brushing your teeth, the manual Brush is synchronized with the application, cheerful music sounds, and funny masks appear on the screen. At the bottom of the screen is an interactive jaw along which a microbe moves, indicating which teeth currently need to be cleaned!

Diamond points are awarded for high-quality cleaning. Cleaning takes 2 minutes, the time is counted by the alarm clock at the top of the screen. After brushing the teeth, the application shows the child the further course of action: brush the tongue and rinse the brush with water.

For Polina, this application caused a storm of positive emotions. And after brushing your teeth, you can also receive a gift from the “points” application or “a new fun mask.”

After brushing my teeth, I checked the quality of the work done! The application showed which teeth are in order and which ones should be paid attention to the next time you brush.

We were pleased with the brush, the teeth simply shone on the evening of testing, and in the morning the child woke up with the phrase “Mom, let's go brush our teeth with a new brush!!!” my happiness knew no bounds, as brushing teeth turned from a boring activity into an exciting game.

PS Mommies, the GOLDEN RULE for healthy teeth for you and your children: you need to change your toothbrush once every 3 months.

In the case of the Colgate Magic manual brush, any Colgate 5+ toothbrush can be used as a replacement.

Happiness to you and your beloved children.

Types of heads for Colgate electric toothbrushes

There are two ways to remove plaque from teeth: either by cleaning it off mechanically or by “breaking it” using vibrations. Therefore, Colgate electric brushes come in two types: with a rotating or vibrating head.

Devices with a rotating head have two types of bristles. The first type is stationary bristles; they serve to clean off easily removable surface plaque. The second type is bristles that perform rotational movements at a given interval. They provide effective removal of bacteria and the most stubborn plaque from hard-to-reach areas.

The principle of operation of designs with a vibrating head is slightly different: plaque removal occurs thanks to pulsating bristles. This allows you not only to clean the crowns from dirt, but also to massage the gums, providing blood supply to the mucous membrane.

Important! A motor is hidden inside each device, which triggers a rotating or pulsating movement of the head, but if you turn off the motor, the Colgate electric brush can be used as a regular one and mechanically clean your teeth. Travelers can appreciate this feature, because batteries cannot always be replenished on time.

Technologies used

The company focuses on the design of its products. Electric brushes come in two types:

With rotating head . The operating principle is based on reciprocating movements, between which there is a certain interval.
With vibrating head . Cleansing occurs through frequent pulsating movements. During cleaning, bacterial plaque is effectively eliminated and the gums are gently massaged.

Some models are equipped with intelligent sensors that independently determine the required speed.

Almost every product is equipped with several cleaning modes, allowing the consumer to choose the most convenient one.

Sonicare products use sound waves to activate the protective functions of human saliva.

Types of Colgate electric brushes for adults

The model range is small. There are only two varieties1 available for adults and two for children. First, let's look at the devices that adults are encouraged to use.

Colgate 360° (“Colgate super clean entire mouth”)

This brush is equipped with a unique double head, the parts of which move in opposite directions (clockwise and counterclockwise). It cleanses teeth and gums. A special rubberized pad is used to clean the tongue; it also helps to get rid of dirt from the inside of the cheeks. In addition, all devices of the Colgate 360 system have medium-hard bristles of different lengths, which helps to reach even the most remote places.

Interesting! The head of the nozzle of this device is 20 times faster than a manual classic brush in terms of frequency of movements. Where a person's hand makes one movement, the Colgate device makes 20.

Double rotation is used to increase the efficiency of hygiene procedures, but in addition to the moving part, the accessory also has a static one, which allows you to simultaneously brush teeth of different sizes that are located nearby (for example, incisors and canines): while the head is fighting plaque on one surface, The static brush “sweeps away” the removed plaque from the crown.

Pros of this model:

Powered by 2 AAA batteries, which is convenient on the road,
There is a pad for cleansing the cheeks and tongue,
nozzle with replaceable head,
the handle has a special non-slip coating,
sold in any pharmacy, has a simple manual,
affordable price: from 500 rubles.

Disadvantages of this model:

Suitable only for adults and children over 12 years of age (or those who have already had a complete change from primary to permanent dentition),
There are no markers that can be used to mark the removable attachment. This makes it impossible to use one device with different attachments for all family members,
there is no attachment for enamel whitening,
there are no different modes of use, including for massage of the mucous membrane,
there is no pressure regulator on the teeth, as well as a timer,
The kit does not include a stand, a container for storing attachments and for carrying a brush.

Colgate 360° Optic White (“Colgate Optic White” with vibrating bristles)

From the name of the device it is clear what its manufacturers focus on. Clinical trials conducted by Colgate have proven that it is the vibrating movements of the bristles, coupled with medium-hard bristles, that make it possible to soften even plaque that has turned into tartar, and then effectively remove it. In addition to vibrating bristles, the brush also contains polishing bristles, which make the surface of the crown smoother, which reduces the formation of plaque on it and makes it easier to remove if it does appear for some reason.

On a note! Manufacturers of some types of toothbrushes and toothpastes claim that their product will effectively help remove tartar and whiten enamel, but professional dentists are skeptical about this claim. In fact, you shouldn’t expect a really good result, because only doctors can remove hard tartar and whiten enamel by more than 1-2 shades using office procedures, and various brushes and pastes can only maintain the result and cope with soft deposits.

An important point is that the Colgate Optic White device has a whitening mode. The special structure of the bristles allows you to fight stains on the enamel, removing them carefully and irrevocably. For comparison, the Colgate Optic White head makes as many movements in a minute as a human hand would make in an hour and a half.

The vibrations of the head, according to the manufacturer, do an excellent job not only of removing tartar, they also massage the gums, ensuring tissue blood flow. According to a study, people who use Colgate Optic White toothbrushes have 4 times less gum disease than those who use regular ones.

Pros of this model:

there are whitening bristles that effectively remove stains from enamel, which is important for smokers and coffee lovers,
the device cleans not only the tongue, but also the gums, the inside of the cheeks, removing germs from the entire oral cavity,
the structure of the handle makes the cleaning process comfortable,
One AAA battery is used for operation,
affordable price: from 480 rubles.

Disadvantages of this model:

This brush cannot be used to clean baby teeth, because the enamel on them is thinner and there is a high risk of injuring it,
there is no delicate cleaning mode, as well as a separate massage mode (vibrating heads, although they stimulate the gums, still do not produce a full massage),
there is no pressure sensor, as well as an indicator of discharge and wear of the bristles,
There is no timer or display, so you have to calculate and control the procedure time yourself,
There are no containers for attachments or a case for transporting and storing the brush itself.

Types of electric brushes for children

For children, the presented models are identical in their functionality and design features. The only difference is that one device is designed in a style that girls will like - this is the Colgate Barbie for girls. The second option will appeal to boys - this is Colgate Spider-Man for boys.

The design of these models is suitable for children over three years old. The brush has a small head with super-soft bristles that do not damage the thin surface of baby teeth and delicate mucous membranes. However, thanks to the vibrating movements, the bristles clean the interdental spaces well and remove plaque from the crowns. The handle is comfortable for a child's palm, and the start and stop buttons are large enough so that the child does not miss. In addition, the device is painted with children’s favorite cartoon characters, which will make this hygiene item not only noticeable, but also loved.

The advantages of these models:

toothbrushes are powered by a pair of AAA batteries, which makes them convenient not only at home, but also when traveling,
bright design and clear intuitive controls allow the child to quickly master this accessory,
the affordable price will please parents (cost - from 680 rubles).

Disadvantages of these models:

a non-replaceable head that only vibrates without making rotational movements,
there is no mode for delicate care and massage,
there is no pressure sensor, which is important for a child who is just learning how to perform oral hygiene and cannot yet calculate his strength,
the device does not have charging and wear indicators, as well as a timer that helps maintain the correct cleaning time,
there is no stand for the device, no container for attachments and for its transportation,
Changing the battery is inconvenient due to the tight lock and weak plastic case, which can break.

Ruler

The Colgate brushes catalog provides a wide range of products for adults. The buyer can choose oral care products of different shapes, hardness and budget. When buying a toothbrush, you need to take into account the individual characteristics of your teeth and gums.

Colgate 360 – provides super clean oral cavity. The mechanical brush features extra-long bristles and polishing silicone pads to create a dazzling smile.
Colgate 360 Optic White – has a whitening effect. Equipped with cups to hold the paste and silicone bristles that gently polish the enamel.
Colgate Silk threads - has fine bristles called silk threads. Provides gentle removal of plaque and penetrates even hard-to-reach places.
Colgate Ancient Secrets – compact toothbrush. It has dense bristles that cope well with plaque of any complexity.
Colgate Elmex is a new level product. It has bristles of different lengths that follow the shape of the jaw. Provides reliable protection against caries.
Colgate Smiles - children's products for different age categories. They have soft bristles, suitable for cleaning children's teeth. The small head with a wide handle is convenient for a child to use the brush independently.
Colgate Safe Whitening – has spiral-shaped bristles. They remove plaque between teeth and gums, and also lighten the tone of the enamel.

Each type includes subspecies that have additional functions.

We can highlight:

multifunctional – Colgate 360, Silk threads, Ancient secrets;
for gums – Colgate 360, 360 Optic White; Safe whitening;
for sensitive teeth – Colgate 360, Ancient Secrets, Safe Whitening;
whitening – Colgate 360 Optic White, Safe whitening;
for children - Colgate Smiles.