Colgate Total Mint Fresh Stripe is a striped toothpaste, with 80% sparkling green gel and 20% white paste for a refreshing, minty flavor. It has the same unique formula as original Colgate Total to help fight cavities, reduce plaque, prevent gum problems, control tartar, and protect against bad breath.

Yes. Brush twice a day with Colgate Total and you'll know your teeth are cleaner and your breath will be fresher around the clock.

Most toothpastes don't fight plaque after you brush.Colgate Total toothpastes attach an antibacterial ingredient to your teeth giving you 12 hour protection even after you eat or drink. Colgate Total to provide 12 hours of protection against cavities, gum problems, and plaque. Everything you need for whiter teeth and a healthy smile.

There are over 300 species of bacteria in the mouth that are associated with disease. Triclosan is effective against most of the bacteria or microorganisms found in the oral cavity. For how long do we claim it is effective? It has been shown to provide protection for up to 12 hours.

Colgate Motion can be used with any toothpaste except whitening toothpaste's that have alumina and may shorten the life of the bristles or the brush.

All Colgate Total toothpastes contain a unique formula that fights today's most common oral health problems, including cavities, plaque, tartar buildup, gum problems, and bad breath. The Colgate Total formula is so revolutionary it's even patented. Its active ingredient is Triclosan, which is used to help reduce plaque and gum problems. The Gantrez copolymer enables Triclosan to continue working in the mouth for 12 hours.

Triclosan, an antibacterial ingredient, held in place by Gantrez, a copolymer, attaches to teeth, protecting them for 12 hours.

Fluoridated toothpaste should be introduced when a child is 2-3 years of age. Prior to that, parents should clean the child's teeth with water and a soft-bristled toothbrush. When toothpaste is used after age 2-3, parents should supervise brushing and make sure the child uses no more than a pea-sized amount on the brush. Children should spit out and not swallow excess toothpaste after brushing.

Any toothpaste containing fluoride is good for your teeth, whether it be stannous fluoride, sodium fluoride or mono fluoride phosphate. Colgate Total is recommended as a very good all round toothpaste. It contains triclosan, an antibacterial cleaning agent and gintrez, an agent which allows the triclosan to keep working in between brushings. If your still using a manual brush then make sure it is one with soft bristles, as a hard brush can damage the teeth and gums.

Generally, no. However, it's advisable to use a fluoride containing toothpaste to decrease the incidence of dental decay. We recommend our patients use what tastes good to them as long as it contains fluoride.

Toothbrushing is one of the most important tasks for good oral health. When looking for a toothpaste for your child make sure to pick one that is recommended by the American Dental Association. These toothpastes have undergone testing to insure they are safe to use. Use a "pea size" amount of toothpaste and have your child spit after brushing. Parents are often concerned about the nocturnal grinding of teeth (Bruxism).

There are a lot of products to choose from, and much of the decision depends on individual preference. A fluoride toothpaste is essential for optimal oral health. Beyond that, your dental hygienist and dentist can alert you to any other features that make one product more suitable than another for you as an individual.

Allowing your child to use a small amount of toothpaste to provide fluoride for the teeth is good. When it's the parent's turn to brush, however, experience has shown us that you can brush more easily and more effectively using a wet brush only. This allows you to see the gum line better and identify any areas that might need more attention (areas that bleed).

Most children under the age five of will swallow some amount of toothpaste. Because of this, we recommend that your child us a non-fluoride toothpaste until age two or three. Once they switch to a fluoride toothpaste, we recommend that the parent place a one half of a pea-sized amount on their brush. » Return to Top

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Total Ministry is all the baptized members ministering together. It prepares members of a congregation toserve as a team in the ministerial leadership roles traditionally filled by a seminary-trained priest. Total Ministry may also be called "mutual ministry," or "collaborative ministry." Congregations that cannot find or afford a seminary-trained priest may then have the full range of traditional ministries ? regular Eucharist, original sermons, and personal pastoral care.