The original Colgate — Cavity Protection with Sodium Monofluorophosphate, the formula that established Colgate as a US household name. No whitening additives, no gum-care boosters, no marketing layers — just a classic fluoride toothpaste in large 8.0 oz tubes. Regular mint flavor.
About This Product
Colgate Cavity Protection is the brand's longest-running product line — it uses Sodium Monofluorophosphate (also called MFP), a fluoride compound Colgate has used for decades. For Korean shoppers who don't have specific dental concerns and want a reliable daily-use toothpaste.
5 tubes × 8.0 oz — these are some of the largest standard tubes available. At normal use (pea-sized, 2× daily), each tube lasts ~16 weeks; the pack provides ~80 weeks (roughly 1.5 years) for one person. Best per-ounce value in the entire OC catalog. Popular among Korean shoppers who learned to brush with US Colgate during travel or military service and prefer the familiar flavor.
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Product Details
BrandColgate (Colgate-Palmolive)
Sub-lineCavity Protection
FlavorRegular (Classic Mint)
FormatPaste
Net Wt5 tubes × 8.0 oz (40 oz / 1134 g total)
Lasts approx.~16 weeks per tube (2× daily) — ~80 weeks for the pack (~1.5 years)
Active TypeSodium Monofluorophosphate (MFP)
Country of OriginUSA
If you don't have specific dental issues (sensitivity, gum problems, intrinsic staining), this is a straightforward everyday option. Sodium Monofluorophosphate is the fluoride compound Colgate has used for decades; Sodium Fluoride and Stannous Fluoride are alternative fluoride formulas that add other features.
How to Use
- Apply a pea-sized amount to a soft-bristled toothbrush.
- Brush teeth thoroughly for at least 2 minutes, covering all surfaces.
- Use 2× daily — morning and evening.
- Spit out excess; do not rinse immediately for max fluoride contact.
- Use as your sole daily toothpaste.
- Children under 6: adult supervision; pea-sized only.
Active Ingredients
Active IngredientSodium Monofluorophosphate 0.76% (0.14% w/v Fluoride Ion)
PurposeSee Drug Facts label (product photos)
Inactive IngredientsCalcium Carbonate, Water, Glycerin, Sodium Lauryl Sulfate, Sodium Silicate, Flavor, Cellulose Gum, Tetrasodium Pyrophosphate, Sodium Saccharin, Mica, Titanium Dioxide
Why Korean Customers Reach For This
Older Korean shoppers (40s and up) often grew up with US Colgate during the 1980s-90s when imported Colgate was widely available in Korean retail before being replaced by domestically-manufactured versions. The flavor profile of US-made Cavity Protection Regular is distinctly different from current Korean Colgate — fans of the original formula seek out US imports specifically.
The 8.0 oz tube size and bulk 5-pack make this the best per-ounce value in the OC catalog. For households with children or for guest bathrooms, this is the practical choice.
Shipping
Free shipping to Korea — included in the listed price.
Shipped from the United States in secure protective packaging.
Orders dispatched within 1-2 business days. Tracking number sent to your email once your parcel is on its way.
Customs & Import
All orders are processed as personal-use overseas purchases and clear Korean customs without requiring KC certification. Your shipment is handled using your Personal Customs Clearance Code (PCCC) and is trackable via Korea Customs Service UNI-PASS. Orders under USD 200 from the United States qualify for duty-free clearance.
If you do not yet have a Personal Customs Clearance Code (PCCC), you can get one free in under five minutes at unipass.customs.go.kr.
Keep out of reach of children under 6. Sodium Monofluorophosphate is the same fluoride family as Sodium Fluoride — safe at brushing doses. If swallowed beyond brushing amount, contact Poison Control.
Why This Shop
We source directly from US retail and ship to Korea — no middlemen, no re-bottling, no extended storage in Asia warehouses. Every tube is a fresh US production lot, sealed in original retail packaging.
Free shipping is built into the listed price — what you see is what you pay.
How to Order
- Select the product
- Add to cart and proceed to checkout
- Enter your Personal Customs Clearance Code (PCCC)
- Confirm your Korean delivery address
- Complete payment — your order is placed
- Receive your tracking number by email within 1-2 business days
