Are there any improvements that can be made in the use of triclosan in Colgate Total?
The use of triclosan in toothpaste (and other common household products) is a somewhat controversial issue. Studies have demonstrated that bacteria can develop resistance to the antimicrobial effects of triclosan, as they do in the case of antibiotics. This not only limits the long-term effectiveness of triclosan, but has implications for the development of pathogen resistance to similar chemical antimicrobials in treatment of more serious conditions.
