The subject invention provides a detergent composition comprising an effective amount of a soluble
potassium salt, a
sodium (C8-C24) alkylsulfate in an amount effective to remove or loosen debris and / or stains from a surface, and a polar surfactant, said surfactant comprising a hydrophobic portion selected from a (C6-C30)
alkyl group and a polymeric
silicone group, wherein the
molar ratio of the surfactant to the
sodium (C8-C24) alkylsulfate is greater than or equal to about 1:1. Detergent compositions of the invention include oral compositions for removing and loosening plaque and / or stains from a dental surface and oral compositions for reducing dental nerve and / or
dentin sensitivity. The subject invention further provides an oral composition for reducing dental nerve and / or
dentin sensitivity comprising an effective amount of an ingredient that possesses activity in reducing dental nerve and / or
dentin sensitivity, an orally-acceptable vehicle, and a flavoring that does not contain a substantial amount of
menthol in an amount effective to provide
flavor to said composition. The subject invention also provides a mint flavoring that does not comprise a substantial amount of
menthol, said mint flavoring being either a dementholated natural
mint extract or a synthetic blend.