Deep Clean Medicated Warming Toothpaste is a Japanese quasi-drug toothpaste created for adults concerned about gum health and periodontal care. Kao states that it uses an approximately 40°C gentle warming formula for the gums, allowing the formula to spread deeply while brushing for a new, comforting oral care experience.
The formula features ALCA, a gum tissue-repairing ingredient that penetrates inward to help prevent periodontal disease. Kao also highlights BGA as an anti-inflammatory ingredient to help prevent gingivitis, while CPC helps prevent bad breath and gingivitis. In addition, aluminum lactate helps prevent tooth sensitivity, zeolite helps prevent tartar buildup, and high-concentration fluoride at 1450 ppm helps strengthen teeth and prevent cavities.
This toothpaste has a Japanese-style yuzu and herb flavor with a slight astringent note. Kao’s official sources describe the warming sensation as lasting for around 3 minutes during brushing, created by a formula using coated magnesium sulfate that reacts with moisture and saliva.
Key Features
- Medicated warming toothpaste for periodontal care.
- Approx. 40°C gentle warming formula for the gums.
- Contains ALCA to help repair gum tissue and prevent periodontal disease.
- Contains BGA to help prevent gum inflammation.
- Contains CPC to help prevent bad breath and gingivitis.
- Contains aluminum lactate to help prevent tooth sensitivity.
- Contains zeolite to help prevent tartar buildup.
- Contains 1450 ppm fluoride to help strengthen enamel and prevent cavities.
- Yuzu and herb flavor.
How to Use
Apply an appropriate amount, about 1.5 to 2 cm, onto a toothbrush and brush the teeth and gums. This usage amount is listed on Japanese retail product information for the 85 g version. Do not use for children under 6 years old because the formula contains high-concentration fluoride.
Key Ingredients
ALCA (Aluminium Chlorohydroxy Allantoinate), BGA (Beta-Glycyrrhetinic Acid), CPC (Cetylpyridinium Chloride), Aluminum Lactate, Zeolite, Fluoride 1450 ppm. These are the main active and highlighted functional ingredients named in Kao’s official product information.
Product Details
Weight: 85 g.
Product type: Medicated toothpaste / warming toothpaste.
Concern: Periodontal care, gingivitis, bad breath, tartar prevention, tooth sensitivity, cavity prevention.
Consistency: Toothpaste.
Flavor: Japanese yuzu & herb.
Fluoride: 1450 ppm.
Medical classification: Quasi-drug / medicated product.
Brand: Deep Clean.
Manufacturer: Kao.
Vegan: Not stated by the manufacturer in the sources reviewed, so I cannot confirm it is vegan.
Cruelty-free: Kao states as a company policy that it does not conduct or commission animal testing for cosmetics and quasi-drugs except when required by laws or regulations. This supports describing the brand policy as generally cruelty-free with regulatory exceptions.
Important Notice
This product contains high-concentration fluoride at 1450 ppm. Kao states that children under 6 years old should not use it, and it should be stored out of their reach. Also, the warming effect is part of the product design and is generated by ingredients reacting with moisture and saliva during brushing
