Colgate anti-cavity fluoride and anti-gingivitis toothpaste helps prevent cavities, gingivitis, and plaque. Get long-lasting fresh breath and fight tartar. As soon as you finish brushing, bacteria start to build up on your teeth and can cause cavities, gingivitis, plaque, tartar, and bad breath. Colgate Total® Fresh Stripe™ has a combination of triclosan for gingivitis protection and fluoride for cavity protection. Brush twice a day and you'll know your teeth are cleaner and your breath will be fresher around the clock. "Colgate Total Fresh Stripe toothpaste has been shown to be an effective decay preventive dentifrice, and to help prevent and reduce gingivitis when used as directed in a conscientiously applied program of oral hygiene and regular professional care. It has also been shown to help reduce the formation of plaque and tartar above the gum line. Its effect on periodontitis has not been determined." - Council on Scientific Affairs, American Dental Association.