Crest Gum & Enamel Repair Toothpaste
Allegations: Falsely advertising that toothpaste will repair gums
Oliver et al. v. The Procter & Gamble Co.
26-cv-3859, S.D. Cal.
(July 2026)
Crest Pro-Health toothpastes
Falsely marketing that products improve gum health and treat gingivitis when the sodium lauryl sulfate in them can cause gum and mouth tissue damage, inflammation, allergic reactions and other oral health conditions
Pending
Allegations: Falsely advertising that toothpaste will repair gums
Allegations: Falsely marketing that the toothpastes repair gums
Allegations: Misleadingly representing that toothpastes will repair damaged gums and enamel
Allegations: Misleadingly representing that toothpaste will repair damaged gums and enamel
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