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Latest three-month snapshot through 2026-07-23 · 3 waves. Use the controls above to change the window.
Toothpaste · 3 waves · n=360 answers, pooled
How often each model brings the brand up in recommendation answers.
| model | share of voice | answers |
|---|---|---|
| ChatGPT | 18% | 21 of 120 |
| Claude | 3% | 3 of 120 |
| Gemini | 24% | 29 of 120 |
Wave-by-wave share of recommendation answers that named this brand.
| wave | share of voice | answers | change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-21 | 14% | 17 of 120 | |
| 2026-07-22 | 14% | 17 of 120 | +0 points |
| 2026-07-23 | 16% | 19 of 120 | +2 points |
Recurring descriptions in the models' own words, grouped by theme.
“**Stannous Fluoride:** Acts like a shield, physically plugging the tiny holes (tubules) in your enamel so temperature changes can't reach the nerves.”
“| **Best overall value / cavity prevention** | **Colgate Total** or **Crest Pro-Health** | ~$4–8 | Fluoride toothpastes; usually far less expensive per ounce and many versions have the ADA Seal.”
“But for cavity-prevention claims, the ADA requires an accepted toothpaste to contain fluoride, so a conventional fluoride toothpaste is generally the more evidence-backed budget route—especially if you’re cavity-prone.”
“* **12-Hour Protection:** Colgate’s flagship line, *Colgate Total*, is formulated with a combination of fluoride, zinc, and arginine.”
“Both carry the ADA (American Dental Association) Seal of Acceptance. They fight cavities, prevent plaque buildup, protect against gingivitis, and keep breath fresh.”
“If you are looking to cut down on your household budget, switching from name-brand Colgate (especially premium lines like Colgate Total or Optic White, which can cost $5 to $8+ per tube) to a cheaper alternative is a great way to save money.”
“A standard tube of Colgate Total covers cavities, plaque, tartar, gum health, and bad breath all at once.”
“Rather than calming the nerve, it acts like a shield to block triggers, mimicking the mechanism of Sensodyne Repair & Protect at a more budget-friendly price point (and often in a larger tube).”
“Lowest-cost everyday cavity protection: Colgate Total Active Prevention about $4.99 for 5.1 oz”
“A standard tube of Colgate Total covers cavities, plaque, tartar, gum health, and bad breath all at once.”
174 exact quoted mentions in this snapshot, grouped by coded tone. Recent quotes are deduplicated and mixed across models.
“Lowest-cost sensible swap: Colgate Total or Crest Pro-Health”
“all-around toothpaste with mild sensitivity benefit. sensitivity plus cavity, plaque, gum, stain, and breath benefits”
“Colgate Total is essentially just as good and some people prefer its taste/texture or its specific whitening line”
“Get Colgate (specifically Colgate Total). Colgate Total is widely regarded as one of the best multi-benefit toothpastes available.”
“Colgate's core formulas (like Colgate Total and Cavity Protection) have a very long, well-documented history of clinical trials supporting fluoride efficacy”
“a 24-pack of Colgate Cavity Protection tubes can cost as little as $1.00 each, compared to $8–$25 for whitening or specialty formulas”
“premium toothpaste lines (such as Colgate Total or Colgate Optic White) can be quite expensive”
“premium lines like Colgate Total or Optic White, which can cost $5 to $8+”
“Crest 3D White or Colgate Total Whitening contain peroxide-based ingredients (like hydrogen peroxide) that can tackle deeper stains but may cause sensitivity in some people.”
“Standard Colgate lines (like Colgate Total or Optic White) often cost upwards of $4 to $8 per tube”
Which competitors models suggest when shoppers ask for something cheaper.
20 of 95 mentions appear alongside an identifiable web citation. Citation does not establish causation.
| cited source | mentions |
|---|---|
| danforthdentistry.com | 4 |
| greentreedentalgroup.com | 3 |
| drcarico.com | 2 |
| greenpointsmiles.com | 2 |
| asinsight.com | 2 |
| monicapuentesdds.com | 2 |
| arkansasfamilydental.com | 1 |
| youtube.com | 1 |
| dentalreviewed.com | 1 |
| endicottdental.com | 1 |
| cornerstonesmiles.com | 1 |
| smiledentalpartners.com | 1 |
Method: fixed shopper questions asked repeatedly to Claude, OpenAI GPT and Gemini with web search on. Shares are the percentage of recommendation answers mentioning the brand. Quotes are AI outputs; full transcripts are kept as receipts.