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US 9,750,680 B2Granted
Methods for reducing dental staining, and compositions for use therein
AssigneeAkesis Labs, LLC
InventorGary Keeling
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Abstract
Methods and compositions for reducing, (e.g., controlling, inhibiting, preventing, protecting against, or minimizing) staining, (e.g., resulting from stains and/or discoloration) of teeth in the oral cavity are provided. Aspects of the compositions include a component or components (e.g., a wax and an oil) capable of reducing staining of the teeth. In some instances, the compositions further include an agent which enhances the mineralization of teeth.
Claims8
A method for reducing staining of a tooth in a subject, the method comprising:
- (i) applying a composition consisting of a bee's wax, a coconut oil, and optionally a mineralizing enhancement agent to the tooth in a manner sufficient to produce a temporary coating of the composition on the coated tooth;
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- (ii) contacting the coated tooth with an agent capable of staining teeth such that staining of the tooth by the agent is reduced.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.