Abstract:
In some embodiments, an oral care device includes a flexible base substrate, a power source disposed on the base substrate, and first and second electrodes electrically connected to the power source. Also disclosed are methods of using the same, for example, for whitening the teeth or for treating other conditions in the oral cavity.
Abstract:
Provided herein is an oral care composition comprising a basic amino acid or a salt thereof in an amount of from 0.001 weight % to 0.08 weight % by total weight of the composition, and an orally acceptable carrier. The composition is effective in accelerating HSP 27 production in damaged tissues of the oral cavity and enhances repair of the damaged tissue.
Abstract:
A method of making aluminum salt compositions using a combination of a basic organic buffer with a source of alkaline earth metal ions. This selection of basic organic buffer provides for a lower alkaline earth metal salt content in the composition made by the method.
Abstract:
Described herein are films comprising a zinc-containing compound and a film-stabilizing ingredient, for use in oral and personal care compositions.
Abstract:
Method of improving tissue integrity of tissue that functions as a barrier are provided. Method of protecting and maintaining tissue integrity of tissue that functions as a barrier are provided. Method of repairing damage to tissue that functions as a barrier, and to restoring and improving function of such damaged tissue are provided. Methods of improving, maintaining, protecting, repairing and/or restoring the integrity of tissue which functions as a barrier and repair of damage to and healing of wounds to such tissue improves, maintains, protects, repairs and restores immunity. The methods comprising contacting the tissue with an effective amount of a composition comprising one or more sources of zinc ions such as zinc oxide, zinc citrate, or combination thereof zinc oxide and zinc citrate, and optionally further comprising arginine and/or one or more neutral amino acids.
Abstract:
Described herein are oral care compositions comprising vitamin D, or a derivative thereof. Methods of making and using these compositions are also described.
Abstract:
A system for testing biological samples includes a frame having first and second sides and an aperture extending through the frame from the first side to the second side. First and second covers are attached to the first and second sides of the frame to form a well bounded by the frame, the first cover, and the second cover. An electromagnetic imaging device is used to image the biological sample through the first cover. A method is also conceived, wherein a first fluid is supplied to the well, the first fluid including live cells. A biofilm is grown from the live cells. A second fluid is supplied to the well and the biofilm is imaged using the electromagnetic imaging device.
Abstract:
Methods of increasing proteins that reduce signals associated with neutrophil recruitment and reducing proteins that induce neutrophil recruitment within an individual's gingival crevice are disclosed. The methods comprise applying to the individual's oral cavity in an amount effective to increase proteins that reduce signals associated with neutrophil recruitment and reduce proteins that induce neutrophil recruitment within an individual's gingival crevice, an oral care composition comprising: zinc oxide, zinc citrate, stannous fluoride, and optionally arginine and/or zingerone.
Abstract:
Personal care compositions including a naringin:zinc complex and methods for preparing and using the same are provided. The personal care compositions may include a carrier and a naringin:zinc complex having a 2:1 naringin to zinc molar ratio.