Cavities; Gingivitis; Plaque; Sensitivity; Tartar; Whitening; Freshens breath. ADA Accepted (American Dental Association). Crest Pro-Health uses a Polyfluorite System consisting of antibacterial fluoride and ActivClean Crystals. With regular brushing, Crest Pro-Health provides these benefits: Fights Cavities; Fights plaque; Fights gingivitis; Builds increasing protection against painful sensitivity; Fights tartar; Whitens teeth by removing surface stains; Freshens breath. Products containing stannous fluoride may produce surface staining of the teeth. Adequate toothbrushing may prevent these stains which are not harmful or permanent and may be removed by your dentist. This Crest is specially formulated to help prevent staining. The ADA Council on Scientific Affairs' Acceptance of Crest Pro-Health Toothpaste is based on its finding that the product is effective in helping to prevent and reduce tooth decay, gingivitis and plaque above the gumline, to relieve sensitivity in otherwise normal teeth, and to whiten teeth by removing surface stains, when used as directed.