초록 ▼

The present invention relates to oral care compositions, including therapeutic rinses, especially mouth rinses, as well as toothpastes, gels, tooth powders, chewing gums, mouth sprays, and lozenges (including breath mints), comprising at least a minimally effective amount of chlorite ion, wherein pr

The present invention relates to oral care compositions, including therapeutic rinses, especially mouth rinses, as well as toothpastes, gels, tooth powders, chewing gums, mouth sprays, and lozenges (including breath mints), comprising at least a minimally effective amount of chlorite ion, wherein preferably the pH of the final composition is greater than 7 and level of chlorine dioxide or chlorous acid is less than about 50 ppm, preferably is essentially free of chlorine dioxide or chlorous acid. This invention further relates to a method for treating or preventing gingivitis, plaque, periodontal disease, and/or breath malodor, and/or for the whitening of teeth, in humans or other animals, by applying a safe and effective amount of the chlorite ion composition to the oral cavity.

대표청구항 ▼

[ What is claimed is:] [1.] An oral care lozenge composition consisting essentially of:(a) from about 0.1 mg to about 12 mg of chlorite ion; and(b) a pharmaceutically-acceptable lozenge oral carrier; wherein the level of chlorine dioxide or chlorous acid in the final composition is less than about 5

[ What is claimed is:] [1.] An oral care lozenge composition consisting essentially of:(a) from about 0.1 mg to about 12 mg of chlorite ion; and(b) a pharmaceutically-acceptable lozenge oral carrier; wherein the level of chlorine dioxide or chlorous acid in the final composition is less than about 50 ppm and the pH of the final composition is greater than 7.