Sunstar GUM Paroex toothpaste

Sunstar GUM Paroex is a specialized oral care product designed for periodontal health and plaque control. The GUM brand has a dual heritage, tracing its roots back to the John O. Butler Company founded in the USA in 1923 by Dr. John O. Butler, a periodontist from Chicago. In 1988, the brand was acquired by Sunstar, a prominent Japanese healthcare company that had originally started as a bicycle glue manufacturer before transitioning into the oral care industry.

Today, the brand is part of Sunstar's global portfolio. While Sunstar is a Japanese company, its global headquarters for oral care and beauty are located in Switzerland (Sunstar Suisse S.A.). Manufacturing occurs in several strategic locations around the world to serve different markets, including facilities in Europe and the United States. The Paroex line specifically focuses on therapeutic treatments containing ingredients like Chlorhexidine to maintain gum health and prevent bacterial growth.