Example Sentences

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Some children will use the 23 million toothbrushes and toothpastes donated by Colgate to the programme.

From BBC • Mar. 6, 2025

Yet even with the proliferation of fluoride-containing toothpastes and dental sealants, tooth decay is still the most common chronic disease affecting American children, and the average senior citizen is missing at least 10 permanent teeth.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 6, 2025

A 2022 analysis from Insight Partners estimates Americans spend over $6 billion per year on the home whitening market alone, including strips, gels, devices and specialized toothpastes.

From Salon • Oct. 29, 2023

Nevertheless, Colgate, like many manufacturers of household goods, has broadly hiked prices on its toothpastes, dish soaps and pet foods over the past year-and-a-half to offset skyrocketing commodity and labor costs.

From Reuters • Apr. 4, 2023

It is also used as a tooth whitener in some toothpastes, and as a common household cleaning agent.

From Seattle Times • Sep. 22, 2021