Thank you for letting us know of your experience. We're saddened to hear it stained your teeth. Brushing with the Gum Detoxifying toothpaste for 2 minutes neutralizes plaque bacteria. The active ingredient works by killing plaque bacteria and slowing their ability to generate new plaque, leading to a reduction in gingivitis. It also protects against these other areas: whitening, cavities, tartar, and freshens breath. While Crest Gum Detoxify toothpastes contain Stannous Fluoride, which may produce surface staining of the teeth, and it has been formulated to neutralize plaque bacteria even below the gum line and is specially designed to help prevent staining. Adequate tooth brushing may prevent these stains which are not harmful or permanent and may be removed by your dentist. We're happy to answer any questions you may have by calling us at (800) 492-7378. Also, we would like you to call us so we can better assist you.

Leon, we can certainly understand your frustrations with the decrease in your favorite toothpaste, and would like to help. It's very important to us that we provide trusted, quality products at a good value. As you may know, there has been a continual increase in commodity prices and the cost of raw materials across most industries. Wherever possible, we have tried to absorb and manage this cost, but in some instances we've had to reflect it in our pricing to retailers. So that we can learn more about your experience and help you further, please give us a call at (800) 492-7378.