Oral Compositions Comprising Zinc Citrate and/or Tocopherol Agents
AssigneeColgate-Palmolive Company
InventorsAbdul GAFFAR, Sarita Vera MELLO, Michael PRENCIPE, Linh FRUGE
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Abstract
Methods and oral compositions for reducing one or more of plaque, tartar, caries, dentinal sensitivity, malodor, and/or inflammation are provided. The composition comprise an active ingredient that comprises a zinc salt.
Claims21
A method of treating an oral surface having dental sensitivity comprising contacting the oral surface with an oral composition comprising an active ingredient comprising a zinc citrate agent and a potassium salt.
A method of reducing astringency comprising contacting the oral surface with an oral composition comprising an active ingredient comprising a zinc citrate agent and a potassium salt.
A method of reducing formation of plaque or tartar, caries or malodor comprising contacting the oral surface with an oral composition comprising an active ingredient comprising a zinc citrate agent and a potassium salt.
A method of treating inflammation in an oral tissue comprising:
- contacting the inflamed oral tissue with an oral composition comprising an active ingredient comprising a zinc citrate agent and a tocopherol agent.
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