Fluoride Fantasies: Helping You Brush to Perfection
Tired of importing your toothpaste by the crate every time you fly home? Not sure whether what you’re using to brush your teeth is toothpaste or denture glue? We ventured into the Chinese supermarket to check out what is what, and which ones taste like toothpaste.
Hei Mei
Utmost Crisp Tea (RMB 12.5)
“The tea flavor is subtle, I think I could use this more than once.”
“It tastes a little bit like mint, and left only a slight burning sensation in my sinuses.”
“This brand is almost racist too, fresh racism every day!”
Zhong Hua
White Now (RMB 10)
“So strong it cancels out even the worst durian breath.”
“I reckon this is clearing out my sinuses nicely. Great.”
“If I were a cavity I wouldn’t be enjoying this right now.”
Suke Bright White Teeth
Fresh Lemon (RMB 16.55)
“Zingy, as though you rubbed lemon all over your mouth.”
“This toothpaste tastes like it would go well with orange juice, unlike every other toothpaste.”
“It’s just too confusing – fruit flavored toothpaste shouldn’t be a thing."
Leng Suan Ling
For Sensitive Teeth (RMB 4.4)
“Feels like this is not for sensitive teeth, but for making your teeth sensitive.”
“I think I need to brush again with something else.”
“Considering this cost less than RMB 5 I’m not sure why I expected more from it."
Yunnan White Medicine
Lime and Mint (RMB 20.19)
“It has some elements of Sprite, minus the carbonation.”
“Feels like my mouth should be sizzling.”
“This toothpaste was locked up in a tiny cupboard in the supermarket so I’m not sure whether we should be using it.”
Darlie
Tea Twice the Health (RMB 8.5)
“Oh, this is the racist toothpaste, great.”
“Brushing your teeth with tea is really bizarre, I’m not sure about this flavor.”
“Isn’t tea known for discoloring your teeth though?”
VERDICT
Although none of the toothpastes were particularly amazing, and we cannot comment on their utility as we are neither dentists nor qualified medical professionals, there were certainly some that tasted better than others. In the end, Hei Mei and Zhonghua had the best taste. To be frank, I don’t think I will put the others anywhere near my teeth anytime soon.
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