Where are ACT® Fluoride Rinse or Restoring™ Mouthwash manufactured? Do they contain harmful ingredients from China?
ACT® Fluoride Rinse and Restoring™ Mouthwash are made in both the United States and Canada at US FDA compliant facilities. They do not contain the ingredient in question with the toothpaste made in China which was recalled.
Should ACT® Fluoride Rinse or Restoring™ Mouthwash be used before or after brushing and flossing?
It is recommended that ACT® Fluoride Rinse or Restoring™ Mouthwash be used after brushing with a fluoride toothpaste.
How many times a day should I use ACT® Fluoride Rinse or Restoring™ Mouthwash?
Please refer to the usage directions listed on the product labeling to confirm the usage frequency recommended for your product. For ACT® Fluoride Rinse 1 oz and 18 oz bottles, use 1x per day. For ACT® Restoring™ Mouthwash 0.6 oz and 18 oz bottles, use 1 x per day. For ACT® Restoring™ Mouthwash 33 oz bottles, use 2x per day.
At what age can children begin to use ACT® Fluoride Rinse or Restoring™ Mouthwash?
It is not recommended for children under the age of 6. Children should be supervised as necessary until capable of using without supervision. Children under 12 should be instructed in good rinsing habits to minimize swallowing.
How long should I swish with ACT® Fluoride Rinse or Restoring™ Mouthwash?
It is recommended that you swish for one minute with the 10 mL that is squeezed from the exact dosage meter on the bottle or poured into the cap. 10 mL is equal to about 2 teaspoonfuls.
Do ACT® Fluoride Rinses or Restoring™ Mouthwashes contain alcohol?
ACT® Kids Bubble Gum Blow Out™ Rinse, ACT® Mint Rinse, and ACT® Cinnamon Rinse contain no alcohol and should not cause increased sensitivity or aggravate mouth sores. ACT® Restoring™ Mouthwash does contain alcohol (11%) — needed to kill germs that cause bad breath.

How much fluoride do ACT® Fluoride Rinses and Restoring™ Mouthwashes contain?

  • A 1 oz and 18 oz bottle contains 0.05% sodium fluoride, which is equivalent to 0.02% of the fluoride ion.
  • A 33 oz bottle contains 0.02% sodium fluoride, which is equivalent to 0.009% of the fluoride ion.
If my town has fluoridated water, would I be getting too much fluoride if I use ACT® Fluoride Rinse or Restoring™ Mouthwash?
Given the relatively low concentration of fluoride in ACT® Fluoride Rinse and Restoring™ Mouthwash , and the fact that it is not ingested, conditions associated with over-fluoridation such as fluorosis are not considered to be an issue. Please consult with your physician or dental professional about any health concerns you may have, as your physician is familiar with you and your personal medical history.
Do ACT® Fluoride Rinse or Restoring™ Mouthwash products contain sugar?
Neither ACT® Fluoride Rinse nor ACT® Restoring™ Mouthwash contain sugar.
Why is Fluoride Important for Children and Adults?
Fluoride is a natural mineral that safely strengthens teeth to help prevent tooth decay and permanent tooth loss. It helps stop cavities from forming by enhancing the remineralization (or rebuilding) process in teeth.
How Does Fluoride Work?
A tooth surface may become weakened by decay. This decay is usually caused by acids released by bacteria found in plaque. Fluoride then absorbs into the weakened tooth surface to rebuild the enamel. Amazingly, the new tooth material created by this rebuilding process is more durable than the original.
Children and Fluoride: The ACT® Facts
Fluoride is vitally important for children as their teeth develop and then as they get older. In fact, 80% of children will get a cavity by age 17.1 Proper daily use of ACT® Fluoride Rinse is a great way for children to strengthen their teeth, prevent cavities and reinforce good oral care habits.

ACT® Facts for Parents and Kids:

  • ACT® Fluoride Rinse reduces cavities in children up to 40% more than brushing with a fluoride toothpaste alone2
  • ACT® Fluoride Rinse also helps reverse “white spots” on teeth caused by braces and other orthodontic appliances3

ACT® Fluoride Rinse is recommended for people over the age of 6, and is available in alcohol-free products. Click here for oral care parenting tips. Please consult your child’s dentist for more information.
Fluoride: The Adult Answer to Tooth Decay
Did you know that adults – not just kids – also need fluoride to strengthen teeth and prevent tooth decay? The truth is, you never stop needing fluoride.

Adults benefit from a constant source of fluoride, even if they consumed fluoridated water or fluoride supplements as a child.4 Know the facts:

  • More than 6 out of 10 adults will lose a permanent tooth due to cavities1
  • 85% of all adults experience tooth decay5
  • 42% of the U.S. population does not receive any fluoridated water at all through public water systems6
  • The vast majority of bottled waters contain no fluoride7
A Lack of Fluoride Can Result in Adult Tooth Loss
As people age, their gums often recede, exposing the roots of teeth. Because this area of the teeth is not protected by hard enamel, it is especially susceptible to dental decay…which can lead to tooth loss in severe cases. In fact, two-thirds of all adults lose a permanent tooth due to cavities.1
Many Adults Don’t Get Enough Fluoride
If you’re counting on tap water to fulfill your need for fluoride, you may leave yourself high and dry. One-third of all publicly supplied tap water and 95% of bottled waters contain no fluoride at all.7 And while a fluoride toothpaste plays a vital role in a successful oral care program, you may be selling yourself short if you rely on toothpaste as your sole source of fluoride.

A Simple Solution: Treat Your Teeth to a Daily Fluoride Rinse
If these facts seem a bit alarming, you needn’t worry. It takes just a few minutes a day to promote healthy teeth that can last a lifetime. Used daily along with brushing and flossing, ACT® Fluoride Rinse or Restoring™ Mouthwash , the #1 dentist recommended brand, can deliver tooth-strengthening fluoride to all of your tooth surfaces to help prevent cavities, reverse tooth decay and protect the roots of teeth as gums begin to recede.

Rinsing is one of the fastest and easiest ways to keep teeth healthy and strong. Additionally, it can reduce root cavities in adults by 71% more than brushing with a fluoride toothpaste alone.8

Dry Mouth and Tooth Decay
Suffering from a dry mouth? Then you may have an increased risk of getting bad breath and cavities.

Many medications and certain conditions can reduce the amount of beneficial saliva produced by your body, which may result in a dry mouth9. A dry mouth is uncomfortable – and can also be unhealthy because of the loss of the protective effects of saliva. If ignored, it can lead to bad breath and oral discomfort, and may cause extensive tooth decay1 in some cases. If you think you have dry mouth, it is important to see your dentist about your risk of developing cavities and what can be done to protect your teeth.

Dentists often use fluoride products in patients with dry mouth who are prone to developing cavities9. ACT® products, the #1 dentist recommended brand, can be part of a comprehensive program to protect your teeth against decay.

1National Institutes of Health, U.S. Department of Health & Human Services, “Diagnosis and Management of Dental Caries Throughout Life,” Vol. 18, Number 1, March 2001
2Heifetz, S.B., Meyers, R.J. and Kingman, A. "A Comparison of the Anticaries Effectiveness of Daily and Weekly Rinsing with Sodium Fluoride Solutions: Final Results After 3 Years" Journal of Dental Research, 60 (Special Issue A), Abstract 645 (March 1981).
3Gorelick, L, Geiger, A.M., et.al. "The Effect of a Fluoride Program on White Spot Formation During Orthodontic Treatment," American Journal of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics, January 1988.
4“The Impact of Fluoride On Health,” J Am Diet Assoc. 2000;100:1208-1213. From American Dietetic Association site.
5Oral Health in America: a report of the U.S. Surgeon General, 2000:63, 74-94, 245.
6CDC Fluoridation Statistics 2000: Status of Water Fluoridation in the United States.
7American Dental Association website (www.ada.org), “Drinking Bottled Water? Check the Fluoride Facts.”
8Wallace, M., et. al. “The 48-Month Increment of Root Caries in an Urban Population of Urban Adults Participating in a Preventative Dental Program,” J. Public Health Dent.., 53(3):1993; pp133-7.
9American Dental Association website (www.ada.org): “Your Oral Health.”