An oral composition exhibiting increased uptake by dental tissue ofantibacterial compounds contained therein andeliminating or substantially reducing the discomfort and pain associated withdentinal hypersensitivity. The composition includesan orally acceptable vehicle for such composition, an effective therapeuticamount of an antibacterial compound, a mixture of anionicsurfactant and amphoteric surfactant, the mixture having 0.1 wt. % to 2.0 wt.% anionic surfactant and 0.8 wt. % to 2.0 wt.% amphoteric surfactant, and a potassium ion releasable compound.
