21 of 22 people found the following review helpful
Kills more than just germs,
February 8, 2008 Stacy (Sacramento, CA) - See all my reviews
I thought I was the only who was experiencing "mouth slime," but was relieved (and simultaneously horrified) to find that others are reacting the same way to this awful product. This toothpaste claims to whiten teeth and kill germs, but instead it feels like it is eating away at my tongue, cheeks, and lips. When I finish brushing, the inside of my mouth feels bumpy and numb like I've been brushing with acid. Shortly thereafter, the top layer of skin inside my mouth (particularly my inner lips) peels off in a slimy, white layer. If it's already eating away at my skin, just imagine what it's really doing to my teeth! DO NOT BUY THIS PRODUCT!!!
10 of 10 people found the following review helpful
Information on the mouth film from Crest,
March 4, 2010 Dean Cutlet (San Francisco) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Crest Pro-Health Toothpaste, Fluoride, Clean Mint, 4.2 oz. (Health and Beauty)
It took me a really long time to determine that this toothpaste is what causes the mouth slime/scum/film in my mouth. But, I didn't want to just speculate. So, I located some information on Crest's own website:
"Q: Since using Pro-Health toothpaste, I've noticed a "shedding" of the lining of my mouth. It is like a layer peels off each time I use it. My mouth feels cleaner than ever, but I'm not sure if this is normal."
"A: The shedding that you have noticed in your mouth is not unsafe and is a result of the natural process to remove dead cells from the skin surfaces in your mouth. The cleaning action of both Crest Pro-Health Toothpaste and Crest Pro-Health Rinse can accelerate this process and often results in the skin coming off in sheets, making the removal of dead skin cells more noticeable."
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I've been using Crest for the majority of my life and have had almost zero cavities. So, I'll continue buying Crest, but I will NOT be...Read more
10 of 11 people found the following review helpful
Leaves mouth feeling really clean.. but yuck.,
September 27, 2007 A. Moon "bearbride" (Rockville, MD USA) - See all my reviews
I'm pretty sure it's not slime that the toothpaste is leaving in your mouth, but the dead skin cells from the inner lining of your cheeks. Yes, I have experienced this almost every morning and I've been using this toothpaste for several months now. I'd be hard pressed to find a toothpaste that leaves my mouth feeling cleaner, but I can't stand having to take a tissue and wiping the inside of my mouth everyday. Time to find something new. But once again - it's not toothpaste slime, it's your mouth slime!