*Defined as non-antibacterial toothpastes.
†Statistically significant greater reduction of cultivable bacteria on
teeth, tongue, cheeks, and gums with Colgate Total® vs non-antibacterial
fluoride toothpaste at 4 weeks, 12 hours after brushing.
‡p<0.001.
Reference: 1. Prasad & Mateo, July 2016, internal report. 2.
Garcia-Godoy, March 2017, internal report.
^vs. ordinary non antigerm fluoride toothpastes, with 4 weeks twice daily
use
#Significant reductions in plaque and gingivitis at 6 months vs
non-antibacterial fluoride toothpaste; p<0.001.2