Colgate Total Active Prevention Original Protection toothpaste

Colgate Total is a globally recognized toothpaste brand manufactured by Colgate-Palmolive. While it has a major production hub in Morristown, Tennessee (the largest toothpaste factory in the U.S.), the brand maintains a decentralized manufacturing strategy. Depending on the specific market, products are also produced in Mexico, Poland, Brazil, and China to ensure efficient regional distribution.

The brand's history dates back to 1806 when William Colgate founded a starch, soap, and candle business in New York City. The transition to oral care began in 1873 with the introduction of toothpaste in jars, followed by the iconic collapsible tube in 1896. Today, it remains under the ownership of the Colgate-Palmolive Company, a publicly traded American multinational that has evolved from a small family business into a global leader in oral hygiene and household care.