Colgate Total Toothpaste

Sodium Fluoride 0.22% w/w, Triclosan 0.3%w/w Medicines have benefits and some have risks. Always read the label. Use only as directed. See your dentist if symptoms persist Colgate Total is an everyday toothpaste with 12 hour anti-bacterial activity. Colgate Total contains combination of triclosan, an anti-bacterial agent and copolymer. After the plaque has been disrupted through effective brushing, triclosan is retained on the tooth surface by the copolymer, where it can help prevent the plaque from reforming for up to 12 hours. Clinically proven to provide a more effective level of plaque control compared to a regular fluoride toothpaste Clinically proven to reduce existing levels of gingivitis Contains Sodium Fluoride (1000ppm F) to protect against caries PRODUCT CHARACTERISTICS The copolymer ensures the delivery and retention of triclosan on the surface of the teeth and gums Works for up to 12 hours to help prevent bacterial plaque formation Backed by the most extensive clinical research programme for a toothpaste - over 60 published clinical studies3 PRODUCT BENEFITS Works to reduce gingival inflammation in 2 ways, 12 hour anti-bacterial protection and anti-inflammatory action Up to 98% plaque reduction and up to 88% reduction in gingival bleeding1. Safe and effective 1Garcia-Godoy F et al (1990) Am J Dent; 3 (Spec Issue): S15-26 2Rosling B et al (1997) J Clin Perio; 24: 873-880 3Panagakos FS et al (2005); J Clin Dent 16 (Suppl):S1-S20