Regenerate advanced toothpaste
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Rating: 9/10
- Steps: Brush twice daily
- Duration: Unlimited
- Ingredients: NR-5 (a unique blend of tooth enamel minerals)
The one thing that unites all of our favourite beauty products is convenience. What makes whitening toothpaste so incredible is that it steps in to fill an existing slot in our daily routine. We were worried that in our eagerness to both keep our teeth clean and whiten them ASAP we’d get through the product too quickly, but one 75ml tube lasts just as long as your average toothpaste, if not slightly longer because the consistency is so dense.
This consistency is the only thing that stands out as different from the regular brushing experience. It’s more gel-like than we expected and doesn’t foam like most toothpaste. Although that texture might not be to everyone’s taste, we love how refreshing it feels. As it’s so thick, it feels like a thorough clean and has a long-lasting, minty aftertaste.
It also feels more abrasive than your typical toothpaste. While this sounds like a bad thing, it leaves your teeth silky smooth. At the same time, however, it does feel like there’s a slight film. This might be part of the NR-5 technology’s process to form that new mineral, but it takes some time to get used to.
Moving on to what we’re really here for: teeth whitening. Obviously, this isn’t the main goal of Regenerate’s advanced toothpaste, but it’s a handy consequence of boosting the health of your enamel. While we could feel a difference from day one, it takes a little bit longer to see visible changes. About a week into testing the product, our teeth looked much brighter and discolouration from erosive foods and beverages was far less obvious.
This improvement continues with consistent use. After a solid month and a half of brushing teeth twice daily, our teeth looked healthier than ever. We noticed other benefits from strengthening our enamel, such as decreased sensitivity and transparency on our front teeth (which is a telltale sign of weakening enamel). It also feels good to know we’re preventing any future damage to our enamel.
A common concern we have about products like this is that they’re more focused on aesthetic goals than serving other more practical purposes. Fortunately, this toothpaste takes its role as an actual cleaning agent seriously and contains enough fluoride to keep your teeth in tip-top condition.