Toothpastes that promise to deliver value-added benefits, such as whitening teeth or battling tooth sensitivity, are helping to brighten sales.
According to SymphonyIRI Group, sales of toothpaste increased about 5% for the 52 weeks ended Jan. 22 at food, drug and mass (excluding Walmart). Among the biggest gainers: Crest 3D White and Sensodyne ProNamel.
Looking to further grow sales and bolster market share, manufacturers continue to churn out toothpastes that promise to deliver even greater results.