Elgydium anti plaque toothpaste helps prevent dental plaque and tartar build up the major cause of tooth decay and gum disease such as gingivitis it contains chlorhexidine the gold standard ingredient to help eliminate bacteria responsible for plaque formation kind to tooth enamel low rda relative dentin abrasion fresh mint flavour brush thoroughly at least twice a day or as directed by a dental professional children of 6 years and younger use a pea sized amount for supervised brush