Colgate Karies Kontroll Kalsium-Boost toothpaste

Colgate Karies Kontroll is a popular oral hygiene product designed to provide double protection against cavities and strengthen tooth enamel through its 'Calcium-Boost' formula. This specific variant is often found in Scandinavian and North European markets, including Sweden and Norway, where it is marketed for its ability to neutralize pH-levels in the mouth using arginine.

Originally founded by William Colgate in 1806 in New York City as a soap and candle business, the brand introduced its first toothpaste in a jar in 1873. Today, Colgate is a global leader in oral care under the ownership of the Colgate-Palmolive Company. Manufacturing is decentralized to serve regional markets efficiently; for the European market, a significant portion of production occurs at their major facility in Świdnica, Poland, which is one of the largest toothpaste factories on the continent. The brand remains under the ultimate control of the American multinational parent company, which operates in over 200 countries and territories.