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 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.

Fluoride is a mineral found in nature. There is fluoride in the ocean, in the earth's crust and in fresh water.

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.

Fluoride is an element, which has been shown to be beneficial to teeth. However, too little or too much fluoride can be detrimental to the teeth. Little or no fluoride will not strengthen the teeth to help them resist cavities. Excessive fluoride ingestion can lead to dental fluorosis, which is a chalky white to even brown discoloration of the enamel. Fluoride when applied topically either as a gel, paste or rinse helps strengthen the teeth present in the mouth.

Overwhelming evidence by the American Dental Association, US Center for Disease Control, and World Health organization has demonstrated that Fluoride has been shown to dramatically decrease the chance of getting cavities. Many of our adult patients who grew up with regular dental care and fluoride supplementation have few or no dental problems. » Return to Top

Unfortunately, there is also a large amount of conjecture and opinion on the internet that has claimed that fluoride is dangerous. At therapeutic levels there has never been a published study that has been able show reliable repeatable results that demonstrate even a possibility of any harm. Many people find all of the negative opinions very confusing.

Our teeth can carie despite regular and proper oral hygiene. The risk of tooth caries with consuming high acid or sugar content food products or with certain dental treatments increase. Medical studies proved that in our stressful way of life in addition to the daily use of fluoride content toothpastes we need active fluoridation with high fluoride content concentration to prevent tooth, to stop or slow down tooth carries.

Common sources of fluoride for people include food and drink, toothpaste and fluoride supplements such as tablets. Some countries use fluoridated salt, others fluoridated milk. The World Health Organization says fluoridated water is the most effective and safest way of providing the benefits of fluoride.

Have your pediatric dentist evaluate the fluoride level of your child's primary source of drinking water. If your child is not getting enough fluoride internally through water (especially if the fluoride level is deficient or if your child drinks bottled water without fluoride), then your pediatric dentist may prescribe fluoride supplements.