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US 2011/0085990 A1Published application
Oral care methods and systems
AssigneeColgate-Palmolive Company
InventorsRichard Scott Sullivan, Laurence Du Thumm, Yanan Hu, Stacey Lavender, Ralph Peter Santarpia, III, Zhiqiang Liu
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Abstract
This, intention relates to methods of assessing the biofiora of the mouth and of providing appropriate treatment utilizing a basic amino acid in accordance with the assessment.
Claims16
A method to assess the bioflora of the oral cavity comprising measuring levels of arginolytic bacteria.
A method to:
- a. reduce or inhibit formation of dental caries,
- b. reduce or inhibit demineralization and promote remineralization of the teeth,
- c. treat, reduce or inhibit formation of early enamel lesions,
- d. reduce hypersensitivity of the teeth,
- e. reduce or inhibit gingivitis,
- f. promote healing of sores or cuts in the mouth,
- g. reduce levels of acid producing bacteria,
- h. increase relative levels of arginolytic bacteria,
- i. inhibit microbial biofilm formation in the oral cavity,
- j. raise and/or maintain plaque pH at levels of at least pH 5.5 following sugar challenge,
- k. reduce plaque accumulation,
- l. treat, relieve or reduce dry mouth,
- m. whiten teeth,
- n. promote systemic health, including cardiovascular health,
- o. immunize or protect teeth against cariogenic bacteria,
- p. cosmetically enhance the oral cavity,
- q. clean the teeth and oral cavity and/or
- r. reduce erosion of the teeth comprising administering an oral care product comprising an effective amount of a basic amino acid or salt thereof, to the oral cavity of a subject in need thereof;
- wherein a subject in need thereof is a mammal in whom elevated levels of cariogenic bacteria, elevated levels of plaque lactic acid, low levels of arginolytic bacteria or low levels of plaque ammonia production have been detected.
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