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The saturated oral care segment is benefiting — and is poised to continue to benefit — from toothpastes that promise to deliver value-added benefits.


Once again, those toothpastes that promise to offer such value-added benefits as relieving tooth sensitivity and whitening teeth experienced the greatest lift and, judging in part by the slew of new product launches, that trend will likely continue.


NEW YORK — Oral care brand Rembrandt is expanding its product portfolio with its new Gentle White toothpaste, which is geared toward people prone to canker sores.

It is positioned as the category’s first whitening product focused on whitening without SLS, known to cause irritation, and helps strengthen tooth enamel to prevent daily acid wear, stated Johnson & Johnson Healthcare Products Division of McNEIL-PPC.

As reported by Drug Store News, toothpastes that aim to better deliver such 
value-added benefits as teeth whitening and relieving tooth sensitivity are resonating with consumers, so the lift in sales of such products comes as little surprise.


According to SymphonyIRI Group, sales of toothpaste were essentially flat for the 12 weeks ended June 10 at food, drug and mass (excluding Walmart). However, those products that experienced double-digit sales gains included Sensodyne ProNamel (up 30.8%) and Crest 3D White (up 22.2%).

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.


CINCINNATI — Procter & Gamble’s Crest brand has introduced Crest 3D White Glamorous White toothpaste and Crest 3D White Intensive Professional Effects Whitestrips, the newest additions to the Crest 3D White portfolio.

The new Crest 3D White Glamorous White toothpaste utilizes a breakthrough shine technology that noticeably brightens your smile after just one brushing, according to P&G. It also removes up to 90% of surface stains in five days.

CINCINNATI — In conjunction with the launch of Procter & Gamble’s new Crest & Oral-B Complete collection, the company released survey findings on the contributing influence of quality oral care among Hispanics, revealing the empowering effect of a nice smile.

SAN DIEGO — To help combat the negative effects of tooth decay among America’s underserved children, oral care company Plackers, which makes disposable dental flossers, has announced its continued partnership with Oral Health America, a national, charitable nonprofit dedicated to increasing access to oral health care.

NEW YORK — In an effort to bring faster relief to the millions of consumers who suffer from tooth sensitivity, Colgate-Palmolive has developed the new Colgate Sensitive Pro-Relief toothpaste.

CLEVELAND — Oasis Consumer Healthcare, a maker of oral health products, has announced the launch of Oasis Age Essential, which it is positioning as the first over-the-counter, clinical-strength formula designed to support the changing mouth conditions of adults ages 50 years and older.

CINCINNATI — Procter & Gamble's Crest Pro-Health portfolio now includes the new Invigorating Clean toothpaste and mouth rinse.

"We wanted to give our consumers a new way to enjoy our products while providing them with the superior oral care benefits they expect from Crest," stated Robert Gerlach, research fellow for P&G worldwide clinical investigations. "The Invigorating Clean Regimen delivers amazing oral health protection and provides an invigorating signal with a lasting clean-mouth feel that helps to reinforce good behavior."

Shoppers are becoming more focused on health and wellness — and they are making the connection between oral health and overall health — so they increasingly are moving from the value segment to premium products, not to mention oral care regimens.