CHICAGO, Illinois--Sunstar Americas, a member of the Sunstar Group of Companies that manufactures and markets dental care products under the Butler, G?U?M, and GUIDOR brands, will distribute new G?U?M PerioShield Oral Health Rinse at CVS/Pharmacy stores across the country.

G?U?M PerioShield Oral Health Rinse forms a protective barrier that inhibits bacterial adhesion to tooth and gum surfaces. The prevention of plaque attaching and colonizing has been clinically proven to help prevent gingivitis.

The proprietary ingredient in G?U?M PerioShield Oral Health Rinse is delmopinol hydrochloride 0.2%, which not only prevents bacteria from adhering, but also disrupts existing biofilm. As a result, plaque becomes easier to remove.

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Patients who will benefit the most from PerioShield Oral Health Rinse have heavy plaque buildup and chronic gum inflammation. The product requires rinsing for 30 seconds twice a day.

“We are very excited about the opportunity to provide G?U?M PerioShield through CVS/Pharmacy stores,” said Jim Doyle, vice president, U.S. sales and trade marketing, Sunstar Americas. “This ensures that consumers will be able to obtain the only oral rinse that effectively prevents the formation of plaque by mechanically preventing it from attaching to the tooth and gum surfaces.”

CVS/Pharmacy is scheduled to begin carrying PerioShield in October 2011. The suggested retail price is $9.99 for a 10 oz. bottle.

For more information, visit www.GUMbrand.com.

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