adults and children 6 years of age and older: use once a day after brushing your teeth with a toothpaste remove cap hold bottle upright and squeeze. FILL to FILL LINE. pour out. Only the correct 10 milliliters dose will pour out. vigorously swish 10 milliliters of rinse between your teeth for 1 minute and then spit out do not swallow the rinse do not eat or drink for 30 minutes after rinsing instruct children under 12 years of age in good rinsing habits (to minimize swallowing) supervise children as necessary until capable of using without supervision children under 6 years of age: consult a dentist or doctor

Warnings & safety information

Keep out of reach of children. If more than used for rinsing is accidentally swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away. do not use if safety seal is broken or missing use as directed Cinnamon and Arctic Blast: contain FD&C yellow no. 5 (tartrazine) as a color additive

Does ACT® Anticavity contain gluten?

Gluten is not an ingredient in ACT® Anticavity. However, this product is not tested for the presence of gluten and is not certified as gluten-free.

How do I dispense ACT® Anticavity?

To dispense ACT® Anticavity, hold the bottle upright and squeeze the bottle until the reservoir top is filled to the 10ml line. Then pour it out or rinse directly from the bottle itself.

What is the pH of ACT® Anticavity?

ACT® fluoride products are designed to be “pH-neutral” to the pH of your mouth. ACT® Anticavity has a pH between 6.0–7.6.

Can I use ACT® Anticavity after the expiration date?

No, do not use ACT® Anticavity after the expiration date. Please check the packaging for the expiration date.

How often can I use ACT® Anticavity?

ACT® Anticavity may be used once per day after brushing.

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ACT^® Anticavity

Mouthwash

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Prevent cavities and strengthen enamel to help your teeth thrive.

Help keep cavities away with ACT^® Anticavity mouth rinse. You get a triple-action formula that strengthens teeth, protects against cavities, and freshens your breath.

This swish will give your teeth a superior cavity safeguard — especially compared to just brushing alone. Plus your teeth will be up to four times stronger* when it's used regularly.

That’s why ACT^® is the #1 dentist-recommended anticavity mouth rinse brand available over the counter.^†

Built-in dosage cup

Helps prevent cavities

Freshens breath

Tastes great

Alcohol-free

Enjoy in Arctic Blast, Cinnamon, or Mint flavors

*In lab studies vs. rinsing with water (baseline). Applies only to 0.05% fluoride formulas.

^†Among OTC mouth rinses.

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Flavors

Arctic Blast

Cinnamon

Mint

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Product Information

aids in the prevention of dental cavities

adults and children 6 years of age and older:
- use once a day after brushing your teeth with a toothpaste
- remove cap
- hold bottle upright and squeeze. FILL to FILL LINE.
- pour out. Only the correct 10 milliliters dose will pour out.
- vigorously swish 10 milliliters of rinse between your teeth for 1 minute and then spit out
- do not swallow the rinse
- do not eat or drink for 30 minutes after rinsing
- instruct children under 12 years of age in good rinsing habits (to minimize swallowing)
- supervise children as necessary until capable of using without supervision
children under 6 years of age:
- consult a dentist or doctor

Keep out of reach of children.
- If more than used for rinsing is accidentally swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.
do not use if safety seal is broken or missing
use as directed
Cinnamon and Arctic Blast:
- contain FD&C yellow no. 5 (tartrazine) as a color additive

Ingredients

Active Ingredient

Sodium fluoride 0.05% (0.02% w/v fluoride ion)

Sodium fluoride is a solution that fights cavities for a stronger smile. Plus 0.05% (0.02% w/v fluoride ion) is the maximum strength available in a rinse without a prescription.

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Other ingredients

Arctic Blast: water, sorbitol, poloxamer 407, propylene glycol, menthol, methyl salicylate, sodium phosphate, disodium phosphate, potassium sorbate, polysorbate 20, sodium saccharin, flavor, cetylpyridinium chloride, calcium disodium EDTA, sodium benzoate, blue 1

Cinnamon: water, sorbitol, poloxamer 407, propylene glycol, sodium phosphate, disodium phosphate, flavor, polysorbate 80, sodium saccharin, cetylpyridinium chloride, calcium disodium EDTA, benzyl alcohol, sodium benzoate, red 33, yellow 5

Mint: water, sorbitol, poloxamer 407, propylene glycol, menthol, methyl salicylate, sodium phosphate, disodium phosphate, potassium sorbate, polysorbate 20, sodium saccharin, flavor, cetylpyridinium chloride, calcium disodium EDTA, sodium benzoate, green 3, yellow 5

Frequently Asked Questions

Gluten is not an ingredient in ACT^® Anticavity. However, this product is not tested for the presence of gluten and is not certified as gluten-free.
To dispense ACT^® Anticavity, hold the bottle upright and squeeze the bottle until the reservoir top is filled to the 10ml line. Then pour it out or rinse directly from the bottle itself.
ACT^® fluoride products are designed to be “pH-neutral” to the pH of your mouth. ACT^® Anticavity has a pH between 6.0–7.6.
No, do not use ACT^® Anticavity after the expiration date. Please check the packaging for the expiration date.
ACT^® Anticavity may be used once per day after brushing.

From the experts

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Valoree Althoff, RDH, MHA

”As a dental hygienist, I recommend and use ACT^® products because it remineralizes the enamel to reduce caries, is safe for all dental work, many flavor options, and an amazing dry mouth line that works!”

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Travis Watson, DDS

“ACT^® is my favorite product to recommend to my patients. It is easy to recommend because it is a product I use myself and I’ve seen it make a difference for my patients. It is an inexpensive product that can have an impact on oral health.”

Valoree Althoff, RDH, MHA

“My pediatric patients love ACT^® because ACT^® offers rinse and paste flavors that match to establish an oral care regimen at a young age!”

Kayla Gallegos, RDH, MSDH

“I recommend ACT^® products to my patients of all ages because they provide a variety of gentle and effective OTC fluoride options for treatment and preventative use.”