Key Features
Stannous Fluoride and Zinc Chloride: Antiplaque and antibacterial
Well known for gum health
Dentist recommended fluoride content
Pros & Cons
Contains stannous fluoride, a key ingredient to treat gum disease
Formulation of stannous fluoride unlikely to cause staining
Improved flavour peppermint and sweet spearmint
Not suitable for children
Product Summary
I regularly recommend Corsodyl GUM+ Toothpaste to my patients with bleeding gums or early signs of gum disease. What I particularly value about this toothpaste is its clinically proven ability to halt and prevent bleeding gums, which I’ve witnessed firsthand in my practice.
I reassure my patients about the taste—as many of them are scarred (as I am) by the flavour of the older Corsodyl toothpaste which tasted ‘salty’. The newer Corsodyl Gum + Breath and Sensitivity toothpaste, which offers the same gum benefits with a more pleasant peppermint and sweet spearmint flavour.
What makes this toothpaste particularly effective is its combination of stannous fluoride and zinc chloride—two powerful antibacterial and anti-plaque ingredients. I’ve seen how these active antiseptic components target harmful bacteria in the mouth, preventing the buildup of plaque and calculus that cause gum disease and recession. When used twice daily, it’s clinically proven to address gum problems while also protecting sensitive teeth.
The stannous fluoride does double duty by forming a protective layer around exposed dentine, which shields against sensitivity to hot and cold. I find this dual-action approach particularly valuable for my patients with receding gums who often suffer from sensitivity as a result.
NB: Corsodyl Toothpaste is known as Paradontax in the US
