Oral care formulation and method for the removal of tartar and plaque from teeth
AssigneeTartarend, LLC
InventorJohn A. Gontarz
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Abstract
An oral care formulation and method for removing tartar and plaque from the teeth, gums, and oral cavity is disclosed. The oral care formulation can take the form of a toothpaste, gel, wash, rinse, soak, spray, chewing gum, dental floss, or other suitable delivery system, containing a therapeutically effective amount of dimethyl isosorbide (DMI) (or equivalent or analog thereof) and chlorine dioxide (ClO2) for removal of tartar and plaque.
Claims18
A method for treating a subject comprising applying an oral care formulation comprising at least one dianhydrohexitol and at least one of active chlorine dioxide or stabilized chlorine dioxide to at least one of the fillings, crowns, dental appliances, teeth, gums, or oral cavity of the subject, wherein the at least one dianhydrohexitol is at a concentration of 3% (w) to 90% (w) and said oral care formulation softens dental tartar such that the dental tartar can be removed by brushing.
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