Oral care product and methods of use and manufacture thereof

Abstract

This invention relates to oral care compositions comprising an effective amount of a basic amino acid in free or salt form, together with a soluble calcium salt, and to methods of using and of making such compositions.

Description

[0001] This application claims the rights and interests of the US patent application serial number 61 / 027,444 filed on February 9, 2008, and also requires the US patent application serial number 61 / 027,442 filed on February 9, 2008 and both are on February 8, 2008 U.S. Patent Application Serial Nos. 61 / 027,432, 61 / 027,431, 61 / 027,420, and 61 / 027,435 applied for the rights, the contents of which are incorporated herein by reference. Invention field [0002] The present invention relates to oral care compositions comprising basic amino acids in free or salt form and one or more soluble calcium salts, as well as methods of using and preparing these compositions. Background of the invention [0003] Arginine and other basic amino acids have been recommended for oral care and are generally believed to have significant benefits in combating cavity formation and tooth hypersensitivity. However, combining these basic amino acids with minerals that have oral care benefits such as fluoride ...

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Problems solved by technology

Finally, while soluble calcium salts have the potential to form insoluble precipitates with arginine or fluoride, less soluble salts such as calcium carbonate and calcium phosphate may provide formulations with a gritty texture and be less comfortable, e.g. for mouthwashes etc. liquid oral care preparations