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US 10,092,488 B1Granted
System and method for reducing plaque on teeth
OwnerJanet M. Wehrliinventor
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Abstract
A system and method which enables application of a material to teeth (and gums), which material remains in contact with, and adheres to, said teeth and gums for a period long enough to neutralize acids in dental plaque biofilm, inhibit plaque from adhering to teeth and gums, encourage removal of dental plaque, and form a barrier between the teeth and gums and the oral environment.
Claims11
A method of protecting teeth in an oral environment, comprising the steps of:
- a) providing a composition of matter that consists of, by total volume:
- >0.0-4/16 edible adherent matter;
- 8/16-12/16 oil;
- and
- 2/16-6/16 plaque inhibiting sodium and/or potassium bicarbonate;
- each of said amounts being selected so that the total adds to 100%;
- wherein said composition of matter:
- adheres to teeth and serves as a barrier between teeth and the oral environment;
- inhibits plaque from adhering to teeth;
- and
- reduces plaque on teeth when left in place for hours rather than minutes;
- and has a pH of at least 6.0;
- and
- b) applying said composition of matter having the properties listed in step a) to the teeth of a mammal such that a majority thereof adheres to and remains in place on said mammalian teeth as a barrier between said teeth and oral environment for a period of time of at least one hour;
- said method being distinguished in that it does not comprise any selection from the group consisting of:
- chewing gum;
- mechanical abrasion;
- surfactant;
- polybutene;
- a backing strip;
- and
- a brush.
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A method of protecting teeth in an oral environment that does not comprise any selection from the group consisting of:
- chewing gum;
- mechanical abrasion;
- surfactant;
- polybutene;
- a backing strip;
- and a brush;
- comprising the steps of:
- a) providing a composition of matter consisting
- but comprises a composition of matter that consists of, by total volume:
- approximately >0.0-4/16 edible adherent matter;
- approximately 8/16-12/16 oil;
- and
- approximately 2/16-6/16, inhibiting sodium and/or potassium bicarbonate;
- each of said amounts being selected so that the total adds to 100%;
- wherein:
- said composition of matter further consists of, in at least one of the components, at least one selection from the group consisting of:
- fluoride;
- medicinals;
- fragrances;
- flavoring;
- preservatives;
- colorings;
- at least one component which absorbs and/or diminishes toxins;
- almond flavoring;
- beef flavoring;
- chicken flavoring;
- turkey flavoring;
- lamb flavoring;
- fish flavoring;
- liver flavored;
- egg flavoring;
- dairy flavoring;
- mint flavoring;
- orange flavoring;
- castor oil;
- almond oil;
- cashew oil;
- hazelnut oil;
- macadamia oil;
- pecan oil;
- pistachio oil;
- walnut oil;
- coconut oil;
- corn oil;
- cottonseed oil;
- canola oil;
- olive oil;
- palm oil;
- peanut oil;
- safflower oil;
- sesame oil;
- soybean oil;
- sunflower oil;
- acia oil;
- black currant oil;
- borage oil;
- evening primrose oil;
- amaranth oil;
- apricot oil;
- argan oil;
- avocado oil;
- babassu oil;
- ben oil from moringa oleifera;
- carob oil;
- coriander seed oil;
- false flax oil from coriander seeds;
- grape seed oil;
- hemp oil;
- meadowfoam seed oil;
- mustard oil;
- okra seed oil;
- perilla seed oil;
- pine seed oil;
- poppyseed oil;
- prune kernel oil;
- pumpkinseed oil;
- guinea oil;
- ramtil oil;
- rice bran oil;
- thistle oil;
- wheat germ oil;
- radish oil;
- and
- rapeseed oil;
- beeswax;
- honey;
- gum;
- lanolin;
- tallow;
- candelilla;
- soy;
- ceresin;
- montan;
- paraffin;
- ethylenic polymers;
- chlorinated naphthalenes;
- Fisher-Tropsch wax;
- castor wax;
- glycowax;
- and
- carnuba wax;
- and
- b) applying some of said composition of matter to teeth of a mammal such that a majority thereof adheres to and remains in place on said mammalian teeth as a barrier between said teeth and oral environment for a period of time of at least one hour;
- such that adherence of new plaque is inhibited, and/or existing plaque is reduced.
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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.