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An integrated or combined oral care device having an oral cleaning device including a handle, and one or more cleaning head assemblies and a fluid irrigation assembly attached or attachable to the oral cleaning device.

The present invention comprises novel compositions and methods for oral hygiene and for treating and preventing oral disease in humans and in animals. In one embodiment, the novel compositions of the present invention comprise a unique oral hygiene solution that can be added to drinking water. The invention provides compositions and methods for maintaining oral health that are convenient to use and are formulated so that they are safe for regular use by humans and animals.

An orthodontic remodeling device, wherein the bite plate is modified to have textured teeth and gum facing surfaces so as to provide cleaning, massaging or acupressure effect when in use.

This invention relates to oral care compositions comprising a basic amino acid or salt thereof, and an abrasive system comprising natural calcium carbonate and precipitated calcium carbonate; and to methods of using and of making these compositions.

The invention relates to methods for improving oral health. In particular, methods for improving oral health and dental health and for reducing the risk or caries by utilization of probiotic bacteria are described.

The present invention relates to a method for improving the oral health of a subject by exposing the oral cavity of the subject to a device comprising a light source that emits a therapeutically effective amount of light. The present invention further relates to devices utilized in exposing light to the oral cavity of a subject in the method of the present invention.

The present invention relates to a method for improving the oral health of a subject by exposing the oral cavity of the subject to a device comprising a light source that emits a therapeutically effective amount of light. The present invention further relates to devices utilized in exposing light to the oral cavity of a subject in the method of the present invention.

In a system and a method for managing of oral care, toothbrushing pattern data is received whenever a user brushes his or her teeth using a toothbrushing correction toothbrush. The received toothbrushing pattern data is recorded in a toothbrushing pattern database. The recorded toothbrushing pattern data is analyzed with reference to information of the user. An adaptability of the user according to the analyzed result is determined. Toothbrushing correction multimedia contents are chosen in response to the determined adaptability. The chosen toothbrushing correction multimedia contents are provided for the user. Thus, toothbrushing habits of the user may be corrected, a timely dental appointment may be made, and dental hygiene equipment may be replaced in time. Further, an oral health-related insurance rate may be accurately calculated.

New oral rinse solutions and mouthwashes are provided. The oral rinse solutions comprise essential oil and alcohol, supplemented with hydrogen peroxide, and natural extracts. The essential oil and / or alcohol can be provided as part of a base composition. The most preferred base compositions are antiseptic mouthwashes containing the essential oil and / or alcohol. Alternatively, the ingredients can be individually added to the inventive composition. The oral rinse solutions provide antimicrobial activity while soothing oral inflammations and irritations, thus being useful for treating, alleviating, and promoting healing of a wide variety of oral ailments such as periodontal disease (gingivitis and periodontitis), plaque, oral inflammation, toothaches, oral ulcerations, dry socket, dentin hypersensitivity, and halitosis, as well as address aesthetic issues such as bad breath and tooth discoloration.

The invention relates to a low-sugar fruity mint tabletting candy, comprising the following components: sorbitol, citric acid, fruit powder, fruit essence, magnesium stearate, raspberry fruit powder, malic acid, refrigerant, mentha arvensis oil and natural menthol, wherein the fruit powder comprises lemon powder, apple powder, grapefruit powder, mango powder, strawberry powder and blueberry powder; the fruit essence comprises lemon essence, rose bud essence, apple essence, mango essence, strawberry essence, brown sugar essence, vanilla essence, passion fruit essence, grapefruit essence, blueberry essence, raspberry essence and vatica astrotricha essence. The low-sugar fruity mint tabletting candy prepared by the method disclosed by the invention is a daily healthy buccal tablet which is good in taste, very low in sugar content, and applicable to mass people, can relieve dental ulcer, clear and nourish a throat and remove fatigue, and has the effects of refreshing breath, relaxing the mind and promoting oral health after being eaten.

The present invention provides a composition comprising an effective amount of Lactobacillus plantarum CECT 7481 and Lactobacillus brevis CECT 7480. Said strains exhibit various functional properties that make them suitable for their use in the improvement of oral health. Such properties include not only good antagonistic properties against oral pathogens, but also the ability to colonize the oral cavity and a low acidification profile. The invention also provides for the use of said composition as a probiotic and / or a medicament for oral health applications as well as products containing said composition.

The invention discloses a method for preparing an amorphous carbon coating on the surface of a medical stainless steel knife saw. The method includes the following steps: preprocessing, ion cleaning, electric arc discharging, and carbon ion depositing. An amorphous tetrahedral carbon film prepared by the method has the characteristics of high bonding strength, excellent biological property and good corrosion resisting performance; after a salt fog test for 48 hours, no corrosion spot is incurred on the amorphous tetrahedral carbon film. After the surfaces of resin, stainless steel and the like are coated, the corrosion and abrasion resisting properties are greatly enhanced, the anti-ageing function is obvious, and the service life is greatly prolonged. After the above surfaces are coated, material bacteria cannot be adhered, so as to solve the cleaning problem of an oral cavity after artificial teeth are installed, thereby being beneficial for the health of the oral cavity. After the above surfaces are coated, the growth of cells on the surfaces is in good condition, and the cell density is higher; moreover, the thicker the film, the better the growth of the cells. The coating stainless steel knife saw prepared by the method in the invention has the following characteristics: the rigidity of the knife saw can be up to more than 85GPa, the content of an SP3 bond structure of a coating is equal to or higher than 85%, the friction coefficient is within 0.08 to 0.15, and the binding force between the film and a basal body is within 35 to 45N.

The invention provides a composition for mouth cavity cleaning, which contains tea extract 35-50 parts by weight, stevia rebeudiana leaves extract 10-15 parts by weight, lemon extract 10-25 parts by weight, peppermint leaves extract 10-15 parts by weight, honeysuckle extract 10-20 parts by weight, bitter tea extract 20-30 parts by weight, xylitol 5-10 parts by weight, and ethanol 25-35 parts by weight. The components of the composition of the invention are edible plants which are effective for oral health, and have no irritation, and can be used in long term.

A dental composition which, e.g., eliminates or substantially reduces the discomfort and pain associated with dentinal hypersensitivity and exhibits enhanced anticaries and remineralization benefits, which composition contains a first component containing a calcium source, a second component containing an anion source and at least one of the components containing a basic amino acid in free or salt form, and the first and second components being maintained separate from each other until dispensed and combined for application to teeth.

The invention discloses oral care composition for treating xerostomia and an application of the oral care composition in toothpaste. The oral care composition for treating xerostomia contains Chinese herbal medicine extract and bio-enzyme, wherein the Chinese herbal medicine extract is one or more of dendrobium extract, radix polygonati officinalis extract and radix ophiopogonis extract; the bio-enzyme is one or more of lysozyme, lactoperoxidase, amylase, amyloglucosidase and glucose oxidase. The oral care composition has the effect of relieving xerostomia, on one hand, the oral care composition can stimulate salivary secretion, and on the other hand, the oral care composition contains a component similar to protein or enzyme in saliva, thereby being capable of playing the role of artificial saliva, having the sterilization effect and being capable of relieving discomfort caused by xerostomia after use.

The present invention generally relates to oral compositions such as toothpastes, toothpowders, liquid dentrifices, mouthwashes, rinses, dental floss, denture cleansers, chewing gums, lozenges and the like. In particular, it relates to such oral compositions that include cesium and rubidium salts. In one aspect of the present invention, a composition for oral use is provided. The composition includes a cesium or rubidium salt and water having a surface tension ranging between 45 and 70 dynes per cm2. In another aspect of the present invention, a method for improving oral hygiene in a mammal is provided. The method involves taking a volume of a solution into the mammal's mouth, where the solution includes a cesium or rubidium salt and water having a surface tension ranging between 45 and 70 dynes per cm2, swishing the solution around and expelling the solution.

A bactericidal composition for improving oral health and a method of using and forming the composition are disclosed. The composition includes one or more active ingredients and a carrier configured to maintain the composition in contact with a surface for an extended period of time to promote oral health and hygiene.

A hand-held portable electric or manual toothbrush that is capable of delivering and removing fluid while the toothbrush is being used. A fluid delivery tube delivers fluid from a clean fluid repository to the head of the toothbrush. A fluid removal tube removes used fluid from the user's mouth. The clean fluid is delivered via a pump positioned within a cavity of the toothbrush. The used fluid is removed via a vacuum positioned within the cavity of the toothbrush. This invention enables everyone, including the young, elderly, busy, healthy, sick, disabled, handicapped, and immobile, to brush anytime and anywhere. As a result, this invention would greatly improve the oral health of the general population.

The invention relates to Chinese herbal medicine toothpaste containing a dragon's blood extract and a preparation method thereof, belonging to the technical field of preparation processes of Chinese herbal medicine toothpaste of articles for daily life. The Chinese herbal medicine toothpaste containing the dragon's blood extract is characterized by comprising the following components in percentageby weight: 40-46 percent of calcium carbonate, 6-10 percent of sodium bicarbonate, 0.7-0.8 percent of carrageenan, 0.7-0.8 percent of sodium carboxymethylcellulose, 12-14 percent of glycerol, 14-16 percent of sorbitol, 2-3 percent of sldium lauryl sulfate, 0.1-0.3 percent of saccharin, 0-0.2 percent of potassium sorbate, 1-1.5 percent of strawberry essence, 0.25-0.5 percent of dragon's blood extract and the balance of water. Because the toothpaste contains a dragon's blood active component, the toothpaste has the effects of preventing oral ulcer, preventing oral diseases caused by candida albicans infection besides the function of cleaning teeth.

The Mobile Dental Intelligence Center (MobiDIC) will roll up alongside the patient's Bedside or Chairside where Oral Hygiene can be performed by the patient's Caregiver, with no need to have a sink or basin in the area. Using the MobiDIC the Caregiver will be able to brush the patient's teeth, rinse and suction the patient's mouth at the Bedside or Chairside; also the Caregiver will monitor the patients Vital Signs. The unit's unique cylindrical design makes it easy for the Caregiver to wipe clean and disinfect the unit. The air, water, suction and power supply hoses are internal to the unit reducing cord entanglement and trip hazards. The MobiDIC allows the Caregiver the ability to easily connect various medical monitoring devices including Intra and Extra Oral Cameras capturing images of the patient's mouth inside and the patient's general appearance. All MobiDIC innovations will facilitate assessing the patient's current general health.

An oral hygiene device having one or more toothbrushes connected or connectible to the end of a handle, the one or more toothbrushes providing a desirable fit about the teeth and / or gums and / or providing a desirable brushing action. An oral hygiene device hereof may provide for mechanically providing the brushing movements of the professionally recommended manual tooth-brushing method known as the “Bass” or “Modified Bass” technique to thus reduce or eliminate the element of human error associates with the brushing of a user's teeth and gums.

The present disclosure relates to methods, compositions and apparatus for monitoring and improving oral health by utilizing information about nitric oxide levels in an individual's oral cavity. In an embodiment, the disclosure provides methods and apparatus for monitoring nitric oxide metabolites in saliva; this information may be utilized as it relates to improving oral health, i.e. monitoring and improving oral hygiene and increasing the consumption of nitric oxide-potent foods. In an embodiment, methods for improving oral health in a subject comprising, use of an oral cleanser by an individual, wherein the oral cleanser comprises a potassium nitrate source; and use of a saliva test strip for measuring nitrite and nitrogen oxides in the oral cavity of the individual are provided. In an embodiment, a novel nitrate-rich gum composition is provided.

An oral hygiene device having one or more toothbrushes connected or connectible to the end of a handle, the one or more toothbrushes providing a desirable fit about the teeth and / or gums and / or providing a desirable brushing action. An oral hygiene device hereof may provide for mechanically providing the brushing movements of the professionally recommended manual tooth-brushing method known as the “Bass” or “Modified Bass” technique to thus reduce or eliminate the element of human error associated with the brushing of a user's teeth and gums.

The invention discloses an electric toothbrush. The electric toothbrush comprises a U-shaped framework and a handle, wherein the handle is connected with the U-shaped framework, bristles are embedded in a zone, which is in contact with teeth, on the U-shaped framework, a flexible shaft is inserted in the U-shaped framework, and the flexible shaft is in transmission connection with a transmission mechanism in the handle. The electric toothbrush has the benefits that the flexible shaft is driven by the transmission mechanism in the handle to rotate in the product, thereby driving the toothbrush to move; through the use of the toothbrush, teeth can be more simply brushed, the operation is more convenient, the tooth brushing effect is remarkable, and meanwhile, the bristles are durable; the fronts, the rears and the bottoms of the teeth can be thoroughly cleaned by the bristles in different structures, tooth cleaning work is carried out in an all-directional way, and an excellent massage effect on the related parts of an oral cavity is realized by the toothbrush; the electric toothbrush not only cares the gingiva but also is favorable to the health of the oral cavity; the electric toothbrush is suitable for wide population and has strong practicability.

The invention discloses a xylitol puerarin chewable tablet. The tablet is prepared by the following components in parts by weight: 10 to 20 parts of puerarin powder, 60 to 80 parts of xylitol, 8 to 15 parts of xylooligosaccharide, 0.4 to 0.6 part of citric acid and 1 to 2 parts of polyethylene glycol. The tablet has the benefits that the xylitol, the xylooligosaccharide and the puerarin powder are used as main functional materials, so that the product has the bifidus factor function of the xylooligosaccharide for promoting probiotics proliferation, and has the effect of the puerarin powder for beauty and health; the tablet adopts the traditional Chinese dietary therapy knowledge and the modern life science research achievements; as the citric acid is added, the tablet is sour, sweet, and free from extraneous odor, and the flavor and the taste of the product are improved; at the same time of modifying the intestinal micro-ecological environment, the immunity of the organism is improved; the tablet is suitable for people suffering from diabetes mellitus, adiposis, hypertension and the like, and is helpful for mouth health without causing decayed tooth. The tablet further has the effects of strengthening tendons and bones, beautifying, keeping health, prolonging life and the like, and is anticipated to be popular among consumers.

The invention relates to xylo-oligosaccharide red jujube soybean milk powder and a preparation method thereof. By taking 55 to 70 parts of soybean, 15 to 30 parts of maltose, 0.5 to 10 parts of xylo-oligosaccharide and 2 to 10 parts of red jujube concentrated juice with 50 to 70 weight percent of solid matter as raw materials, the preparation method comprises the steps of adding water to the soybean, and performing grinding to form milk; adding the red jujube concentrated juice, the maltose and the xylo-oligosaccharide, and performing proportional mixing to be uniform; performing instant sterilization at high temperature, performing concentration by adopting a triple-action concentration method, performing sterilization, performing spray drying to obtain particles, and performing detection to obtain a finished product. The xylo-oligosaccharide red jujube soybean milk powder has a bifidus factor function of the xylo-oligosaccharide on promotion of probiotics multiplication and has a human immunity improving effect of red jujube; vitamin by needed a human body can be supplemented, so that the xylo-oligosaccharide red jujube soybean milk powder has effects of prolonging life, improving intelligence, moistening lung, eliminating dryness, replenishing Qi and enriching blood; the effects of the existing vitamin soybean milk can be achieved without a vitamin additive.