Abstract:
The present invention provides an oral care composition comprising a peroxide compound and a zinc compound, wherein the weight ratio of the peroxide compound to the zinc compound is from 1:10 to 5:1.
Abstract:
This invention relates to a mouthwash comprising an aqueous solution of an effective amount of an orally acceptable, soluble zinc salt together with an effective amount of a preservative selected from methylisothiazolinone (MIT), benzyl alcohol, glycerol monocaprylate, and combinations thereof; as well as to methods of using and of making such compositions.
Abstract:
This invention relates to a dual phase mouthwash comprising a hydrophilic phase, a hydrophobic phase, and a hydrotrope, wherein the hydrophilic phase comprises an effective amount of a preservative selected from methylisothiazolinone, sodium benzoate, potassium sorbate, and combinations thereof, as well as to methods of using and of making such compositions.
Abstract:
This application is directed to a fast method of quantitatively and qualitatively validating the amount of silicone adhesive in a composition comprising silicone adhesive and silicone polymer which comprises of testing a sample of the composition with near IR or mid IR spectroscopy. The method can be extended to analyzing the amount of silicone adhesive in an oral care composition.
Abstract:
Described herein are whitening compositions comprising a peroxide source, and an adhesion system comprising a hydrophobic component comprising a silicone adhesive; and a dental surface adhesion enhancing agent, which are physically stable and effectively provide whitening. Methods of making and using these compositions are also described herein.
Abstract:
This invention relates to a mouthwash comprising an aqueous solution of an effective amount of a basic amino acid, in free or salt form together with an effective amount of a preservative selected from methylisothiazolinone (MIT), benzyl alcohol, phenoxyethanol, and combinations thereof; as well as to methods of using and of making such compositions.
Abstract:
Compositions having high fluoride ion recovery comprising a hydrocolloid, a heteropolysaccharide, a PVME/MA copolymer, and a fluoride ion source and use thereof, e.g., in the treatment of xerostomia and/or sensitive teeth.
Abstract:
Disclosed herein are non-aqueous dentifrice compositions comprising (i) a whitening complex comprising crosslinked polyvinylpyrrolidone complexed with hydrogen peroxide; (ii) an off-gas reducing agent selected from sodium sulfate, magnesium sulfate, citric acid and clay; and (iii) an orally acceptable carrier. Methods of making and using the compositions are also provided.
Abstract:
Disclosed herein are tooth whitening compositions comprising at least one hydrophobic polymer carrier; fumed silica; petrolatum; and at least one whitening agent, wherein the tooth whitening composition has a structural parameter such that G'/G" is greater than or equal to about 1. Also disclosed herein are methods of making a tooth whitening composition and methods of whitening the surface of a tooth.
Abstract:
Described herein are water- stable films for use in aqueous compositions comprising one or more cellulosic polymers present in an amount from about 10 to about 50% of the film's dry weight, polyvinyl acetate present in an amount from about 8 to about 25% of the film's dry weight and metal particles, compositions for oral cavity comprising the films, and methods of making and using the same