Lacalut toothpastes and reviews on their use

A domestic consumer, striving to obtain high quality at an affordable price, often gravitates to German-made products. Well, Lacalut toothpastes are no exception here, as they are made in Germany - and many are not averse to buying them for this reason alone.

But are they really so good in fact, do Lakalut toothpastes have their own “zest” and what is important for an ordinary consumer to know in advance (even before the purchase) - we will talk about this in more detail later ...

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The LACALUT line of products has been on the market for almost a century, and the first toothpastes of this brand appeared in the 20s of the XX century. The manufacturer is Dr. Theiss Naturwaren GmbH - This German pharmaceutical holding has branches in many countries, and its toothpastes are sold in more than 50 countries around the world.

Since 1977, Lacalut toothpastes appeared in the USSR, and today they are popular in all countries of the former Soviet Union. You can buy such a paste in almost any more or less large pharmacy.

On the official website, Lacalut toothpastes are presented in dozens of varieties, among which the following series are key and most popular (including several pastes at once):

• Lacalyut Asset;
• Lacalut White;
• Lacalut Sensitive;
• As well as a series of children's toothpastes.

Before we talk about them in more detail, one important nuance should be noted: All Lacalute toothpastes contain aluminum lactate. It is from the first syllables of the name of this substance that the brand name “Lacalut” was created.

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Aluminum lactate is an aluminum salt of lactic acid: this compound has a pronounced astringent and hemostatic effect, as well as anti-inflammatory properties. Therefore, Lacalut toothpastes are recommended, first of all, for people who have inflammation in the oral cavity, periodontal disease and bleeding gums.

For those who tend to succumb to some hysteria prevailing around aluminum salts in recent times: Lacalut products have been tested and approved by the German Society of Dentists, and the children's series was awarded by the Children's Dental Center of the University of Leipzig. The SRI of Dentistry of the Ministry of Health of the Russian Federation also confirmed the high quality of all brand name products.

In general, not only ordinary consumers (with rare exceptions), but also experienced dentists respond positively to Lacalute toothpastes.

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“I’ve been familiar with Lacalut pastes for about 20 years. I have been working as a dentist myself, so I know that in the 90s of the last century, these German pastes were the only normal option, though they cost decent then. And what is surprising, for all the time the quality remained at its best. Already a couple of generations of patients have passed through my hands, and I recommend Lacalut to anyone who is interested. I observe the result: in general, in patients switching to Lacalyut, caries appears less often and the gums are healthy. I use Lakalyut Active myself. Great facilities. ”

Konstantin Valerievich, Rivne

 

Adult Lacquer Toothpaste Series

In total, the Lacalut line of pastes for adults is represented by almost twenty items. It would seem easy to get confused. However, in this assortment three key groups can be distinguished:

• Lakalut Active - this includes pastes to combat inflammation and bleeding gums;
• Lacalute White - a series of whitening toothpastes;
• Lacalute Sensitive - this series is intended primarily for people suffering from increased tooth sensitivity (hyperesthesia).

In addition, the assortment contains other, including somewhat exotic toothpastes: Fitoformula, Alpin, Duo, Basic, Fluor, Fluor Gel and Flora.

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“I have been using Lacalut toothpastes for a long time, so I leave my review. For several years I tried almost all the series, and after a while I was not particularly thrilled. Some pastas are generally the same, only the name is slightly different and the taste. Another disappointment was the whitening series. I did not notice any whitening, it even seemed to me that a light cream shade appeared in the teeth. It’s not that it became terrible, but you still expect from such a brand that promises are being kept. I only like the series of assets, now I use it as the main one, and sometimes experiment with whitening pastes of other brands. ”

Elena, Moscow

 

Lacalut Asset

So, the Active series includes 3 toothpastes:

• Lacalut Aktiv;
• Lacalut Aktiv Herbal;
• Lacalut Aktiv intensive cleansing.

Toothpaste Lacalut Aktiv is positioned as a prophylactic that protects against periodontitis, strengthens the gums, reduces bleeding, and at the same time prevents the development of caries.

Thus, the Lakalyut Active toothpaste is intended primarily for problem gums, and can act both as a prophylactic and therapeutic agent.

The photo below shows the composition of the toothpaste Lacalute Asset:

It can be seen from the composition that the main anti-inflammatory components are aluminum lactate, bisabolol and allantoin. In such a triple combination - a pretty good option.

It is also worth paying attention to the presence of a powerful antibacterial component - chlorhexidine. The fact is that too long-term use of powerful antiseptics can lead to dysbiosis of the oral cavity (in fact, this is the same thrush, the only difference being that it develops in the mouth). Perhaps this is why the manufacturer recommends using Lacalyut Asset paste only in courses (30-60 days).

Separately, it is worth noting the presence of sodium lauryl sulfate, around which recently there has been a lot of talk about its "terrible" harm to human health: almost carcinogenic properties are attributed to this compound. However, most of the dangers are greatly exaggerated, but apparently this substance can still contribute to stomatitis, therefore it is strange that the manufacturer did not replace this substance with an alternative.

Thus, having bought Lakalyut Active toothpaste, the consumer receives a therapeutic effect of a wide orientation:

• Antiseptic;
• Anticariotic;
• Anti-inflammatory;
• Hemostatic;
• Increased resistance of tooth enamel to the action of acids (due to fluorides);
• Strengthening the structure of enamel (also due to fluorides);
• And also the painful sensitivity of the teeth and gums is reduced.

According to studies (and people's reviews), after about 1-2 days of application, Lacalut Active toothpaste is able to reduce bleeding gums.

The second product of the Active series is Lacalut Aktiv Herbal: it is based on the paste described above, but with the addition of plant components (chamomile, eucalyptus, star anise, thyme, sage, myrrh, mint and fennel). Thus, the anti-inflammatory and wound healing properties of this product can be considered more pronounced.

And the third product of the series - Lacalut Aktiv Intensive Cleansing - with a high content of surface-active substances that cleanse plaque. It is also characterized by higher foaming.

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“For many years I have been struggling with bleeding gums, but pasta never produced the expected effect. Recently, the dentist recommended Lakalut Asset toothpaste, although the price surprised me a little, it’s still a bit high, but I decided to try it. For the therapeutic effect I put five with a plus, it really heals the gums, the blood stopped spitting in the morning. But there is one “but.” Immediately after brushing, dry mouth remains, even the teeth appear dry. It is necessary to rinse several times to get rid of this sensation. I decided for myself that I will use it only for treatment. ”

Artem, Uzhhorod

 

Lacalyut Whitening Toothpastes

Lacalut toothpastes from the White series are positioned as whitening and able to restore (restore) the natural whiteness of a smile. An important point - you should not expect that these products, like hydrogen peroxide, brighten tooth enamel: no, in this case we are talking about mechanical clarification of the surface of the teeth by removing various pigmented deposits.

Thus, if by nature you have enamel yellow, spotty or even brown, then you won’t be able to get a snow-white Hollywood smile.

So, the White line includes whitening pastes:

• White - the base product;
• White & Repair - in addition to whitening, provides a remineralizing effect, that is, saturates the tooth enamel with mineral components;
• White Edelweiss - here the “highlight” to the whitening effect is the presence of alpine edelweiss extracts, sage, cuff and verbena. Due to this, a pronounced anti-inflammatory, wound healing and antioxidant effects are achieved;
• White Alpenminze - with alpine mint extract for maximum fresh breath.

For example, Lacalut White whitening toothpaste has an abrasion index of RDA 120, that is, slightly above average, therefore it cleans the enamel quite carefully and in some cases is even suitable for sensitive teeth (for which, generally speaking, the use of whitening pastes is often undesirable because of this thinned enamel).

The composition of the toothpaste Lacalut White:

The presence of pyrophosphates, which are effective complexing agents, allows you to gradually destroy the tartar matrix by extracting calcium ions from it. However, it should be understood that this sometimes has a negative effect, since calcium will also be extracted to some extent from the surface layer of tooth enamel. That is why the use of toothpastes with pyrophosphates is usually not recommended for people with sensitive teeth.

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But the presence of potassium pyrophosphate (Tetrapotassium Pyrophosphate) allows you to achieve a double effect: in addition to the action of the pyrophosphate part, potassium ions also work - penetrating the dentinal tubules, they reduce the sensitivity of teeth to the action of various irritants. It would seem excellent - it means that the teeth will not bite from cold, sour, etc. However, with the improper use of whitening toothpastes with potassium compounds, a person may simply not notice that he is damaging his teeth - they will not signal the presence of a problem with pain, and this is a certain danger.

Not without the presence of sodium lauryl sulfate in the composition of Lacalute White - the possible harm of this substance was noted above. And in addition to it, there are also preservatives methylparaben and propylparaben, about the dangers of which are also a lot of controversy today.

In general, we can say that the composition of the paste is good for those people who have everything with their teeth in order, but have plaque or stone. Although even in this case, the manufacturer recommends using the tool in courses - no more than 4 weeks.

The price of Lacalut toothpastes with whitening effect is about 250-350 rubles.

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“The Lacalut bleaching paste, although it bleaches, is not as strong as promised. For a month, just about half a ton, I noticed enamel brightening. And this despite the fact that I brush my teeth regularly, even three times a day. And she also noticed an unpleasant chip - after tea or coffee, the enamel immediately seemed to get very dark. True, there are pluses, the gums stopped bleeding. But I didn’t achieve this, so I’m unlikely to buy it again. ”

Antonina, Serpukhov

 

Lacalut Sensitive and Extra Sensitive

Sensitive line includes two toothpastes to reduce tooth sensitivity:

• Lacalut Sensitive;
• Lacalut Extra Sensitive.

Let's start with the first: Lacalute Sensitive toothpaste was specially developed for people with sensitive and damaged enamel (to reduce the unpleasant effects of hyperesthesia), and at the same time it is quite effective in preventing caries, including cervical.Specialists of the Dental Association of the Russian Federation have approved this tool as a drug for the care of sensitive teeth.

The composition of the paste Lacquer Sensitive:

From the composition it is seen that the main active substances fighting hyperesthesia are sodium fluoride and the Olaflur complex (a combination of aminofluoride and tin fluoride). All these fluorine-containing components contribute to the enamel mineralization, its restoration, as well as blockage of the exposed dentinal tubules, which together leads to a decrease in the painful sensitivity of the teeth.

In general, not all methods of reducing tooth sensitivity are implemented in the composition of this paste. In this regard, Lacalut Extra Sensitive looks much more “advanced”. Here is its composition:

That is, in addition to sodium fluoride and olaflura, substances that significantly enhance the effect are also used:

• potassium chloride - potassium ions reduce the sensitivity of nerve endings in the dentinal tubules;
• strontium acetate - effectively clogs the dentinal tubules, making the fluid movement in them immune to the action of external stimuli (respectively, nerve endings are not irritated).

Thus, to solve the problem of tooth sensitivity, the composition of the Lacalut Extra Sensitive paste was developed quite well (in most cases, the effect will be felt after the first application). This product is well suited as a restorative after the procedure of the so-called cabinet teeth whitening.

Both pastes described are applied in courses of 30-60 days.

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“... After teeth whitening I didn’t know where to put myself, it was even painful to drink water, it became so sensitive enamel. I read the reviews about Lakalyut extra toothpaste for sensitive teeth, I bought one in my pharmacy. And really helped! After cleaning it immediately became easier, I kept it in my mouth for 5 minutes. A week later, she ate calmly hot and cold. ”

Marta, Yaroslavl

 

Children's toothpastes Lacalut

Lakalyut children's toothpastes are represented by three means:

• Baby - for babies up to 4 years old;
• Kids - for children from 4 to 8 years old;
• Teens - for teenagers (children over 8 years old).

All products are positioned as safe for the health of the child, they can be swallowed, they have a pleasant taste, so the kids are pleased to clean their teeth with such pastes.

However, it is worth noting that in each indicated embodiment there are fluorine compounds (olaflur is aminofluoride and tin fluoride). It’s such a trend today that not everyone agrees to buy pasta with fluoride for a child up to 2-3 years old, especially with heavy metal fluoride - tin, and especially when you consider that crumbs can swallow up to 40% of toothpaste when brushing their teeth. And again, it is worth considering that the paste contains preservatives methylparaben and propylparaben.

The composition of the paste Lacalut Baby:

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“My little one really likes Lakalut children's toothpaste, and the price suits us. The son says that it’s delicious to clean his teeth, he even asks in the evening. The effect is excellent - the teeth are white and strong. The dentist also said that she had not seen such healthy teeth in children for a long time. I’ll definitely buy this paste again. ”

Lily, Ufa

The Lacalut line of toothpastes has long been on the Russian market, and the opinions of all customers are very different. Share your feedback on the use of any brand products at the bottom of this page - perhaps it is your experience that will help someone make a decision.

 

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