Cetylpyridinium Chloride (CPC) is an FDA-approved ingredient that is commonly used in mouthwashes to help guard against gum disease and bad breath. CPC is a clinically-proven anti-gingivitis ingredient that kills 99.9% of plaque bacteria. It is a surface-active agent that has a broad antimicrobial spectrum with the rapid killing of gram-positive pathogens. CPC molecules bind to negatively charged surfaces of plaque bacteria, penetrating the cell membrane. CPC has a high level of substantivity, which enables it to offer staying power via antibacterial activity.
Here are some positive and negative aspects of mouthwash with CPC:
Positive:
- CPC is an effective antiseptic found in some mouthwashes for protection against bad breath, gum disease, and plaque.
- CPC may decrease the plaques ability to mature, and it can help prevent the growth of the bacteria that cause gum disease.
- Mouthwashes with CPC provide additional benefits in the reduction of plaque and gingival inflammation when used as an adjunct to toothbrushing.
- CPC is an FDA-approved ingredient that helps to guard the mouth against gum disease and bad breath.
Negative:
- CPC can have the added side effect of staining people’s teeth.
Ingredients or materials:
- CPC is the active ingredient in mouthwash with CPC.
- Colgate Zero for Healthy Gums Alcohol-Free Mouthwash with CPC (Cetylpyridinium Chloride), Natural Spearmint contains CPC, and it is alcohol-free, dye-free, artificial flavor-free, artificial sweetener-free.
