Q&A about Crest Pro-Health Toothpaste and Rinse Crest Pro-Health Toothpaste
Get in-depth answers to questions about Crest Pro-Health Toothpaste and Rinse. For questions not answered here, please call Crest Consumer Relations at 1-800-594-4158 for Crest Pro-Health Toothpaste or 1-800-285-9139 for Crest Pro-Health Rinse.

  1. Is Crest Pro Health Safe?
  2. Is Crest Pro Health Safe for Children?
  3. What is Crest Pro-Health Toothpaste?
  4. What is the Polyfluorite System™?
  5. What's the difference between stannous fluoride and sodium fluoride?
  6. Does Crest Pro-Health Toothpaste contain more fluoride than other Crest versions?
  7. Why does Crest Pro-Health Toothpaste have a warning about staining?
  8. How is Crest Pro-Health Toothpaste different from other toothpastes?
  9. How is Crest Pro-Health Toothpaste different from other anti-sensitivity toothpastes on the market today?
  10. What sizes is Crest Pro-Health Toothpaste sold in?
  11. How does Crest Pro-Health Toothpaste work to prevent gingivitis?
  12. Why does Crest Pro-Health Toothpaste feel gritty?
  13. Is it safe/ok to use Crest Pro-Health Toothpaste with Crest Pro-Health Rinse?
  14. Do I have to use Crest Pro-Health Toothpaste with Crest Pro-Health Rinse?
  15. Can I use Crest Pro-Health Toothpaste longer than 4 weeks?
  16. If I don't have gingivitis can I still use Crest Pro-Health Toothpaste?
  17. If I don't have sensitive teeth, can I still use Crest Pro-Health Toothpaste?
  18. How does Crest Pro-Health Toothpaste work?
  19. What are the benefits dentists recommend toothpaste for most often?
  20. Does Crest Pro-Health Toothpaste contain Crest Pro-Health Rinse?
  21. What are ActivClean Crystals?
  22. Has Crest Pro–Health Toothpaste received the Seal of Acceptance from the American Dental Association?
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Is Crest Pro Health Safe?
Yes, Crest Pro Health is safe and effective for use when used as directed. All P&G products adhere to comprehensive safety standards, undergoing a rigorous scientific evaluation before going to market and being continuously monitored once in market.
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Is Crest Pro Health Safe for Children?
Yes, Crest Pro Health Rinse is Safe for Children ages 6+ when used as directed.
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3. What is Crest Pro-Health Toothpaste?
Crest Pro-Health Toothpaste uses the unique Polyfluorite System™ to provide protection against cavities, gingivitis, plaque, tooth sensitivity, tartar buildup, plus it freshens your breath. But it doesn't stop there. Crest Pro-Health Toothpaste is formulated to provide excellent whitening benefits too.
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4. What is the Polyfluorite System?
The Polyfluorite System™ found only in Crest Pro-Health Toothpaste combines two powerful ingredients: stannous fluoride to protect against plaque, gingivitis, cavities and tooth sensitivity; and sodium hexametaphosphate, which is a stain- and tartar-fighting ingredient. Together they deliver a unique, comprehensive protection for your teeth like never before, while providing excellent whitening benefits.
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5. What's the difference between stannous fluoride and sodium fluoride?
Stannous fluoride is an anti-bacterial agent that's clinically proven to protect against gingivitis, plaque and tooth sensitivity, while still providing the trusted cavity protection you expect from Crest. Although sodium fluoride protects against cavities, it doesn't provide protection from these other conditions.
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6. Does Crest Pro-Health Toothpaste contain more fluoride than other Crest versions?
While Crest Pro-Health Toothpaste contains 0.454% stannous fluoride, it's formulated to deliver the same concentration of fluoride ions (1100 ppm F-) as the 0.243% sodium fluoride in other Crest products.
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7. Why does Crest Pro-Health Toothpaste have a warning about staining?
Current FDA regulations require that products containing stannous fluoride be labeled about staining potential. But Crest Pro-Health Toothpaste, with our Polyfluorite System™, contains a high-cleaning silica and sodium hexametaphosphate, a unique whitening ingredient, to remove and prevent external stains. And it's the only toothpaste to provide protection against cavities, gingivitis, plaque, tooth sensitivity and tartar buildup, and it freshens breath.
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8. How is Crest Pro-Health Toothpaste different from other toothpastes?
Crest Pro-Health Toothpaste is the only toothpaste that offers such a wide range of benefits in just one tube! Our unique Polyfluorite System™ provides protection against cavities, gingivitis, plaque, sensitive teeth, tartar buildup and it freshens breath. And it whitens your teeth, too! What are you waiting for? Give it a try!
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9. How is Crest Pro-Health Toothpaste different from other anti-sensitivity toothpastes on the market today?
Crest Pro-Health Toothpaste is the first and only toothpaste to provide this combination of protection against cavities, gingivitis, plaque, sensitive teeth, tartar buildup, stains and it freshens breath. Crest Pro-Health Toothpaste provides a gingivitis benefit not found in other sensitivity toothpastes.
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10. What sizes is Crest Pro-Health Toothpaste sold in?
Crest Pro-Health Toothpaste is available to retailers nationally in several convenient sizes: 4.2 oz, 6.0 oz and 7.8 oz. And we think you'll love the Clean Mint or Clean Cinnamon flavor! Look for it at your favorite store.
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11. How does Crest Pro-Health Toothpaste work to prevent gingivitis?
When you brush with Crest Pro-Health Toothpaste, stannous fluoride, a component of the Polyfluorite System™, is released in the mouth. Stannous fluoride is a powerful anti-microbial agent that kills harmful bacteria that cause plaque, gingivitis and bad breath.
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12. Why does Crest Pro-Health Toothpaste feel gritty?
You may notice Crest Pro-Health Toothpaste feels a little different in your mouth. It is due to the presence of the ActivClean™ crystals in addition to the cleaning silica. As you begin to brush, the ActivClean™ crystals immediately begin to dissolve to form a protective barrier that helps prevent stains from attaching to the tooth’s surface and prevent tartar buildup.
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13. Is it safe/ok to use Crest Pro-Health Toothpaste with Crest Pro-Health Rinse?
Yes. Crest Pro-Health Toothpaste and Crest Pro-Health Rinse have both been proven independently to be safe and effective.
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14. Do I have to use Crest Pro-Health Toothpaste with Crest Pro-Health Rinse?
No. Crest Pro-Health Toothpaste's Polyfluorite System™ protects your teeth against gingivitis, cavities, tooth sensitivity, tartar buildup, stains and it freshens breath.

Crest Pro-Health Rinse is an anti-gingivitis/anti-plaque mouthwash that kills germs that cause plaque, gingivitis and bad breath and made for consumers who include mouthwash in their oral care routine or would like to begin using mouthwash in their routine.
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15. Can I use Crest Pro-Health Toothpaste longer than four weeks?
Yes, Crest Pro-Health Toothpaste can be used for longer than four weeks for prevention of cavities and for control of plaque and gingivitis. Sensitive teeth persisting longer than four weeks may indicate a more serious problem that needs prompt attention from your dentist.
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16. If I don’t have gingivitis can I still use Crest Pro-Health Toothpaste?
You can still use Crest Pro-Health Toothpaste even if you don't have gingivitis. This unique toothpaste also protects against cavities, plaque, tartar buildup, sensitive teeth and it freshens breath and whitens teeth too!
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17. If I don’t have sensitive teeth, can I still use Crest Pro-Health Toothpaste?
You can still use Crest Pro-Health toothpaste even if you don't have sensitive teeth. This unique toothpaste also protects against cavities, gingivitis, plaque, tartar buildup, and freshens breath and whitens teeth too!
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18. How does Crest Pro-Health Toothpaste work?
Crest Pro-Health Toothpaste contains the Polyfluorite System™ consisting of stannous fluoride, an anti-microbial agent and sodium hexametaphosphate, a stain- and tartar-fighting ingredient. These ingredients work complementary in this system to deliver this unique protection against cavities, gingivitis, plaque, sensitivity, tartar buildup and it freshens breath as well as whitens your teeth.
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19. What are the benefits dentists recommend toothpaste for most often?
A survey among a nationally representative sample of dental professionals indicates cavities, gingivitis, plaque, sensitivity, tartar, whitening, and breath are benefits for which dentists and hygienists recommend toothpaste most.
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20. Does Crest Pro-Health Toothpaste contain Crest Pro-Health Rinse?
No. Crest Pro-Health Toothpaste has been uniquely formulated with the Polyfluorite System™ consisting of stannous fluoride, an anti-microbial agent, and sodium hexametaphosphate, a stain- and tartar-fighting ingredient.

Crest Pro-Health Rinse is formulated using a different anti-microbial agent, cetylpyridinium chloride.
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21. What are ActivClean Crystals?
ActivClean crystals are part of the special whitening ingredients contained in Crest Pro–Health Toothpaste. They are a sodium hexametaphosphate polypyrophosphate compound that forms a barrier on your teeth to help protect the surface from stain and tartar–buildup.
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22. Has Crest Pro–Health Toothpaste received the Seal of Acceptance from the American Dental Association?
Yes it has. In fact, it’s the first and only toothpaste that has received the ADA Seal of Acceptance for protecting against all these areas: cavities, gingivitis, plaque, sensitivity and stains. All this and it helps prevent tartar–buildup and freshens breath.
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