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What is in pro-health toothpaste that makes it kill bacteria in the mouth?
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Stannous Fluoride: Therapeutic stannous fluoride is a powerful anti-microbial agent that kills and inhibits harmful bacteria that cause plaque and gingivitis.
Answered 1/27/2015
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