Elgydium anti plaque toothpaste contains chlorhexidine an antibacterial ingredient which has been proven to inhibit the harmful bacteria that can cause and intensify gum disease regular brushing with elgydium anti plaque toothpaste will reduce plaque build up and help keep your teeth and gums healthy use elgydium anti plaque toothpaste with one of the elgydium toothbrushes specially designed to dislodge plaque from the most inaccessible areas for effective plaque removal