Pepsodent original tastes great and whitens teeth but there's not enough mouth freshening power. Have to use in conjunction with another toothpaste or gel to achieve better freshness or use mouthwash for sure, after brushing with Pepsodent. But this toothpaste does whiten a lot better than other leading toothpastes that claim to "whiten", so Pepsodent is definitely a part of my oral care.