Whole Mouth Health: It weakens to kill bacteria in plaque biofilms and saliva on hard and soft tissue by binding to them and interfering with their metabolism of nutrients, which is vital for survival and growth. By brushing with new Colgate Total® twice daily, patients can actively fight bacteria on 100% of mouth surfaces for Whole Mouth Health. Superior reduction of bacteria on teeth, tongue, cheeks, and gums was demonstrated at 4 weeks, 12 hours after brushing