Oral care composition and method for maintaining oral hygiene by using oral care composition

Abstract

The present application relates generally to oral care compositions, in particular to an oral care composition and a method of maintaining oral hygiene using the oral care composition. The oral care composition comprises a surfactant, wherein the surfactant comprises one or more of an anionic surfactant, a nonionic surfactant and an amphoteric surfactant; and an anti-irritant agent, one or more emulsifiers, a sweetener, one or more antibacterial agents, one or more antioxidants, one or more preservatives, one or more flavoring agents, and one or more colorants. An oral care composition is configured to produce a plurality of microbubbles comprising a gas that is a fragrant gas and that can improve the cleaning and healing effects of teeth and periodontal pockets; wherein the generation of the plurality of microbubbles is not limited by the design of the nozzle tip of the water floss device.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates generally to oral care compositions, and more particularly to an oral care composition and a method of maintaining oral hygiene using the oral care composition. Background Art

[0002] Conventional technologies and products used to solve the aforementioned oral hygiene technical problems include a range of oral care products and devices. Traditional toothbrushes and dental floss are widely used to maintain oral hygiene, and they can effectively remove visible food particles and dental plaque on the surface of teeth. However, toothbrushes and dental floss face difficulties in cleaning areas such as between teeth, periodontal pockets, and around dental appliances (such as braces and bridges), which can easily cause plaque growth in these areas. Products such as mouthwashes and disinfecting mouthwashes usually contain active ingredients such as alcohol, chlorhexidine or essential oils, which can kill bacteria and freshen breath, effectively reducing the number of bacteria in the mouth, but they may not be able to effectively reach and eliminate bacteria deep in the periodontal pockets.

[0003] Conventional toothbrushes and dental flosses can effectively clean the visible surfaces of teeth, but generally have difficulty reaching and cleaning areas that are difficult to reach, such as periodontal pockets, interproximal spaces, implants, bridges, and fixed braces. This can lead to the accumulation of plaque and bacteria in these areas, leading to oral health problems. Therefore, one of the technical problems is that cleaning in areas that are difficult to reach with conventional toothbrushes and dental flosses is insufficient.

[0004] Professional teeth cleanings performed by a dental hygienist or dentist involve the use of specialized tools to remove plaque and tartar (hardened dental plaque) to ensure a thorough clean, but this requires regular visits to the dental office. There are also toothpaste formulas designed specifically for plaque removal, which may contain abrasives or additional chemical agents to help break up and remove plaque. However, these products may not be effective in dissolving and removing biofilm or providing antioxidant and anti-irritant properties. Some oral supplements are currently known to contain antioxidants, such as vitamin C and vitamin E, which are claimed to support gum health and reduce oxidative stress. However, these supplements usually need to be ingested orally and may not achieve local antioxidant effects in the mouth.

[0005] Water flossing devices use a pressurized stream of water to clean between teeth and along the gum line, and water flossing is able to more effectively reach areas that are difficult to reach with traditional flossing. However, water flossing is usually done with plain water, which may not provide the additional effects of antioxidant, anti-irritant, and antibacterial properties. In addition, plain water does not contain synergistic surfactants, which are very effective in reducing the surface tension of periodontal pockets and interproximal spaces, thereby improving cleaning results. In addition, plain water does not contain flavors or fragrances to improve the user experience. As an oral care product, chewing gum containing xylitol is well known for its ability to inhibit the growth of bacteria associated with tooth decay. Therefore, chewing gum containing xylitol can be used as a complementary method to traditional oral care, but it may not address all of the technical issues mentioned. Fluoride is commonly used in toothpaste and dental treatments to strengthen tooth enamel and reduce the risk of tooth decay. Although fluoride is effective in preventing tooth decay, it may not address issues related to gum health, biofilm, or antioxidants.

[0006] There are also oral probiotic products that aim to introduce beneficial bacteria into the oral microbiome, potentially reducing the number of harmful bacteria. However, their effectiveness in addressing the aforementioned technical issues has yet to be studied. For individuals who use dental appliances such as braces or bridges, orthodontic care and the use of specialized toothbrushes and floss are essential to maintaining hygiene in hard-to-reach areas within the mouth.

[0007] Another technical issue is the formation of biofilms and the accumulation of dental plaque. Biofilms are communities of microorganisms that can form on teeth and gums, and they are a precursor to the formation of dental plaque, which can lead to tooth decay and gum disease. Traditional oral care products may not be effective in dissolving and removing these biofilms, allowing them to persist and cause dental problems.

[0008] Many oral care products focus primarily on cleaning but lack ingredients with antioxidant and anti-irritant properties. Oxidative stress and irritation can be factors in oral health problems, and addressing these aspects can help provide a more comprehensive oral care solution. Anaerobic bacteria are the main cause of periodontal pocket infection and bad breath. Traditional oral care methods, including but not limited to flossing with plain water, may not effectively target and eliminate these bacteria, resulting in incomplete anaerobic bacteria removal.

[0009] The maintenance of the water flosser itself is often overlooked. Therefore, there is a need to provide an effective solution that can not only clean the teeth and gums, but also the internal components and nozzle tip of the water flosser. However, traditional oral care products cannot clean the water flosser itself.

[0010] In view of the above situation, there is a need for an oral care composition and a method for maintaining oral hygiene using the oral care composition to solve technical problems related to oral hygiene and limitations of traditional oral care products.

[0011] By comparing the described oral hygiene compositions and methods with certain aspects of the present application, one skilled in the art will be able to discover further limitations and disadvantages of conventional methods, which will be detailed in the remainder of the present application and the figures. Summary of the invention

[0012] According to one embodiment of the present application, a method for maintaining oral hygiene using an oral care composition is provided, which can be achieved by using a water flossing device, the method comprising: mixing 0.20 ml to 0.40 ml of the oral care composition with 100 ml of any type of water, or mixing 0.40 ml to 0.80 ml of the oral care composition with 200 ml of any type of water, in one embodiment, the water comprises at least one of tap water, distilled water or reverse osmosis water; adding the mixed solution of the oral care composition and water to the water flossing device; after the mixed solution is added to the water flossing device, a plurality of microbubbles are generated, the microbubbles contain gas, the gas is an aromatic gas and can improve the cleaning and healing effects of teeth and periodontal pockets, wherein the generation of the plurality of microbubbles is not limited by the design of the nozzle tip of the water flossing device; using the plurality of microbubbles (104) of the oral care composition to clean teeth and periodontal pockets.

[0013] In one embodiment, the oral care composition comprises: a surfactant, wherein the surfactant comprises one or more of anionic surfactants, nonionic surfactants, and amphoteric surfactants; and an anti-irritant, one or more emulsifiers, a sweetener, one or more antibacterial agents, one or more antioxidants, one or more preservatives, one or more flavoring agents, and one or more coloring agents.

[0014] In one embodiment, the ingredients of the oral care composition include, by weight percentage: an anionic surfactant, wherein the anionic surfactant includes 3 wt % of sodium lauryl ether sulfate; a nonionic surfactant, wherein the nonionic surfactant includes 0.5 wt % of poloxamer 407; and an amphoteric surfactant, wherein the amphoteric surfactant is 2 wt % of cocamidopropyl betaine. In one embodiment, the amphoteric surfactant can act as an emulsifier. In one embodiment, the one or more emulsifiers include 0.75wt% glycerol; the flavoring agent includes 1wt% saccharin sodium; in one embodiment, the anti-irritant includes 0.4wt% allantoin; in one embodiment, the one or more antioxidants include 0.3wt% grape seed extract, 0.3wt% chamomile extract, 0.15wt% green tea oil and 0.1wt% sage extract; in one embodiment, the one or more preservatives include 0.13wt% methylparaben and 0.07wt% propylparaben; the one or more flavoring agents include 2wt% menthol, 0.3wt% peppermint, 1wt% spearmint, 0.5wt% natural jasmine oil and 0.4wt% white vanilla; the one or more coloring agents include food grade dyes.

[0015] According to the second aspect of one or more embodiments of the present application, the present application also provides an oral care composition, which is used in a water flossing device to maintain oral hygiene, and the oral care composition includes: a surfactant, wherein the surfactant includes one or more of anionic surfactants, nonionic surfactants, and amphoteric surfactants; and an anti-irritant, one or more emulsifiers, a sweetener, one or more antibacterial agents, one or more antioxidants, one or more preservatives, one or more flavoring agents, and one or more coloring agents. In one embodiment, the oral care composition is configured to generate a plurality of microbubbles, wherein the microbubbles contain a gas, which is an aromatic gas and can improve the cleaning and healing effects of teeth and periodontal pockets; wherein the generation of the plurality of microbubbles is not limited by the design of the nozzle tip of the water flossing device.

[0016] In one embodiment, the ingredients of the oral care composition include, by weight percentage: an anionic surfactant, wherein the anionic surfactant includes 3 wt % of sodium lauryl ether sulfate; a nonionic surfactant, wherein the nonionic surfactant includes 0.5 wt % of poloxamer 407; and an amphoteric surfactant, wherein the amphoteric surfactant is 2 wt % of cocamidopropyl betaine. In one embodiment, the amphoteric surfactant can act as an emulsifier. In one embodiment, the one or more emulsifiers include 0.75wt% glycerol; the flavoring agent includes 1wt% saccharin sodium; in one embodiment, the anti-irritant includes 0.4wt% allantoin; in one embodiment, the one or more antioxidants include 0.3wt% grape seed extract, 0.3wt% chamomile extract, 0.15wt% green tea oil and 0.1wt% sage extract; in one embodiment, the one or more flavoring agents include 2wt% menthol, 0.3wt% peppermint, 1wt% spearmint, 0.5wt% natural jasmine oil and 0.4wt% white vanilla; in one embodiment, the one or more preservatives include 0.13wt% methylparaben and 0.07wt% propylparaben; wherein, the one or more coloring agents include food grade dyes. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0017] The accompanying drawings illustrate various embodiments of the system, method and other aspects of the present application.Any person of ordinary skill in the art will appreciate that the element boundaries (e.g., boxes, frame groups or other shapes) shown in the figures represent an example of boundaries.In some examples, an element can be designed as multiple elements, or multiple elements can be designed as one element.In some examples, the element shown as the internal assembly of an element can be implemented as an external assembly in another element, and vice versa.In addition, elements may not be drawn to scale.

[0018] The present application will be further described below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, which are provided for illustration and not to limit the scope in any way, wherein like reference numerals represent like elements.

[0019] FIG1 is a system environment diagram of various embodiments of the method and water flossing device (102) according to an exemplary embodiment of the present application;

[0020] Figure 2 The present invention is a flowchart of a method for maintaining oral hygiene using an oral care composition according to an exemplary embodiment of the present application. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0021] The technical solutions in the embodiments of the present application will be clearly and completely described below in conjunction with the drawings in the embodiments of the present application. Obviously, the described embodiments are only part of the embodiments of the present application, rather than all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments in the present application, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without making creative work are within the scope of protection of the present application.

[0022] In the description of the present application, it should be understood that "one embodiment", "at least one embodiment", "embodiment", "an example", "an instance", "for example", etc., indicate that the embodiment or instance may include specific features, structures, characteristics, properties, elements or limitations, but not every embodiment or instance must include the specific features, structures, characteristics, attributes, elements or limitations. In addition, repeated use of the phrase "in an embodiment" does not necessarily refer to the same embodiment.

[0023] Figure 1A and Figure 1B is a diagram illustrating a system environment in which various embodiments of the method and water flossing device (102) may be implemented.

[0024] The present application solves the technical problems described in the background technology by providing a special oral care composition, which combines a unique combination of surfactants, anti-irritants, emulsifiers, antimicrobial agents, antioxidants and other components. The composition is designed to produce microbubbles (104), provide antioxidant effects, resist irritation, target anaerobic bacteria, and dissolve biofilms. The method of maintaining oral hygiene using the oral care composition provided by the present application can provide a comprehensive solution for maintaining oral hygiene in areas often neglected by traditional oral care methods, ultimately promoting overall oral health.

[0025] The surfactants used in the oral care composition are divided into three categories: anionic, nonionic and amphoteric. This combination of surfactants is selected because it has a synergistic benefit in improving the cleaning quality. The oral care composition is intended to produce microbubbles (104) containing surfactants, antibacterial agents, anti-irritants, antioxidants and fragrance. These microbubbles (104) are able to penetrate hard-to-reach areas to enhance the cleaning and healing effects of these areas, and the generation of multiple microbubbles (104) is not limited by the nozzle design of the water floss device (102). Antioxidants such as grape seed extract, chamomile extract, green tea oil and sage extract can provide antioxidant effects against oral oxidative stress. Allantoin is an anti-irritant that can provide gentle care for sensitive oral tissues. The oral care composition also contains an antimicrobial agent, such as an anionic surfactant including sodium lauryl ether sulfate (SLES), a nonionic surfactant containing poloxamer 407, and an amphoteric surfactant composed of cocamidopropyl betaine and sodium saccharin to reduce harmful microbial flora including anaerobic bacteria present in periodontal pockets.

[0026] The present application can not only clean teeth and gums, but also clean the interior and nozzle tip of a water flossing device (102) to further improve the oral hygiene solution. The oral care composition can be mixed with water in various proportions to make it suitable for different water flossing devices and oral irrigators. The oral care composition is stored in an airless vacuum acrylic bottle equipped with an airless vacuum pump to prevent the space inside the bottle from being contaminated and ensure the integrity of the product.

[0027] like Figure 1A and Figure 1B As shown, 102 represents a water flossing device, and 104 represents a plurality of microbubbles composed of gas. The nozzle of the water flossing device (102) is filled with an oral care composition mixed with water, and using microbubble technology, the water flossing device (102) is configured to generate (208) a plurality of microbubbles (104) containing gas, wherein the microbubbles (104) contain gas, and the gas is a fragrant gas and can improve the cleaning and healing effect of teeth and periodontal pockets. In one embodiment, the generation of the plurality of microbubbles (104) is not limited by the design of the nozzle tip of the water flossing device (102).

[0028] The present application provides an oral care composition for maintaining oral hygiene using a water floss device (102). The oral care composition comprises a surfactant, wherein the surfactant comprises one or more of anionic surfactants, nonionic surfactants, and amphoteric surfactants. The oral care composition further comprises an anti-irritant, one or more emulsifiers, a sweetener, one or more antibacterial agents, one or more antioxidants, one or more preservatives, one or more flavoring agents, and one or more coloring agents.

[0029] In one embodiment, the oral care composition includes, by weight percentage, the anionic surfactant including 3 wt % of sodium lauryl ether sulfate (SLES); in one embodiment, the nonionic surfactant includes 0.5 wt % of poloxamer 407; in one embodiment, the amphoteric surfactant consists of 2 wt % of cocamidopropyl betaine, and the amphoteric surfactant acts as a co-emulsifier;

[0030] In one embodiment, one or more emulsifiers are included, and the emulsifier includes 0.75wt% of glycerol; in one embodiment, a sweetener is included, and the sweetener includes 1wt% of saccharin sodium; in one embodiment, the anti-irritant includes 0.4wt% of allantoin; in one embodiment, one or more antioxidants are included, and the antioxidants include 0.3wt% of grape seed extract, 0.3wt% of chamomile extract, 0.15wt% of green tea oil and 0.1wt% of sage extract; in one embodiment, one or more flavoring agents are included, and the flavoring agents include 2wt% of menthol, 0.3wt% of peppermint, 1wt% of spearmint, 0.5wt% of natural jasmine oil and 0.4wt% of white vanilla; in one embodiment, one or more preservatives are included, and the preservatives include 0.13wt% of methyl paraben and 0.07wt% of propyl para-aminobenzoate; in one embodiment, one or more colorants are included, and the colorant includes food grade dyes.

[0031] The oral care composition is configured to reduce the critical micelle concentration (CMC) and produce smaller micelle molecules. The oral care composition is configured to provide at least one of the following benefits in periodontal pockets and interproximal spaces: antioxidant effect to cope with oxidative stress, anti-irritation effect for gentle care, antibacterial effect to reduce the number of harmful microorganisms, and minty aroma to enhance the experience.

[0032] The oral care composition is configured to generate a plurality of microbubbles (104), the microbubbles (104) containing a gas, the gas being an aromatic gas and being capable of improving the cleaning and healing effects of teeth and periodontal pockets. The plurality of microbubbles (104) are configured to kill anaerobic bacteria existing in the periodontal pockets to enhance the cleaning efficiency of the water flossing device (102), the anaerobic bacteria not being able to survive in an aerobic environment.

[0033] The surfactant can enhance the cleaning process in hard-to-reach areas, including periodontal pockets, interproximal spaces, implants, bridges, and fixed braces. The surfactant can dissolve and remove the biofilm required for the formation of dental plaque, and the surfactant can reduce the surface tension of the residue in the periodontal pockets and interproximal spaces to enhance the cleaning of teeth and gums.

[0034] The allantoin provides anti-irritation properties, the grape seed extract provides antioxidant properties, and the plurality of microbubbles (104) provide antimicrobial functions against anaerobic strains, wherein the anaerobic strains are species present in periodontal pockets. The oral care composition is configured to clean the interior of the water flossing device (102) and the nozzle tip.

[0035] The oral care composition is placed in an airless vacuum acrylic bottle equipped with an airless vacuum pump, wherein the volume of the airless vacuum acrylic bottle is 50 ml and is configured to completely release its contents through 240 pump strokes, and the oral care composition released by a single or double pump pressure is mixed with every 100 ml of water, and the volume released by the single or double pump pressure is in the range of 0.20 ml to 0.40 ml, wherein the airless vacuum acrylic bottle can prevent the space inside the bottle from being contaminated.

[0036] The oral care composition of the present application is designed to be used with a water flosser or an oral irrigator, and the claimed oral care ingredients provide a comprehensive solution for cleaning and maintaining oral hygiene in areas that traditional toothbrushes cannot effectively reach, promoting overall oral health. The three types of surfactants, anionic, nonionic and amphoteric, have a synergistic effect to improve the cleaning quality.

[0037] In one embodiment, the oral care composition comprises, by weight percentage: 3wt% sodium lauryl ether sulfate, 0.5wt% poloxamer 407, 2wt% cocamidopropyl betaine, 0.75wt% glycerol, 1wt% saccharin sodium, 0.4wt% allantoin, 0.3wt% grape seed extract, 0.3wt% chamomile extract, 0.15wt% green tea oil, 0.1wt% sage extract, 0.13wt% methyl paraben, 0.07wt% propyl para-aminobenzoate, 2wt% menthol, 0.3wt% peppermint, 1wt% spearmint, 0.5wt% natural jasmine oil, 0.4wt% white vanilla; food grade dye. In one embodiment, the concentration of each ingredient in the oral care composition before and after dilution with 100ml of water can be summarized by Table A.

[0038] Table A

[0039]

[0040] Figure 2 A flow chart of a method for maintaining oral hygiene using an oral care composition according to an exemplary embodiment of the present application. The method starts from step 202 and ends at step 212. The method can be implemented by a water floss device 102.

[0041] In step 204, 0.20 ml to 0.40 ml of the oral care composition is mixed with 100 ml of any type of water, or 0.40 ml to 0.80 ml of the oral care composition is mixed with 200 ml of any type of water. In one embodiment, the water includes at least one of tap water, distilled water, or reverse osmosis water. In step 206, the mixed solution of the oral care composition and water is added to the water flossing device (102); in step 208, after the mixed solution is added to the water flossing device (102), a plurality of microbubbles (104) are generated, wherein the microbubbles (104) contain gas, which is a fragrant gas and can improve the cleaning and healing effect of teeth and periodontal pockets, wherein the generation of the plurality of microbubbles (104) is not limited by the design of the nozzle tip of the water flossing device (102). In step 210, the plurality of microbubbles (104) of the oral care composition are used to perform cleaning of teeth and periodontal pockets. Control is transferred to the end step 212.

[0042] The invention claimed in this application provides several tangible and non-abstract elements that distinguish it from an abstract concept or idea. The following are key reasons why it may not be considered abstract and why it may not be obvious to a person skilled in the art.

[0043] Specific composition: The claimed invention involves a highly specific and well-defined composition, including a combination of surfactants, anti-irritants, emulsifiers, sweeteners, menthol, mint, antimicrobial agents, antioxidants, preservatives, flavorings, and coloring agents. These are tangible and concrete components, not abstract.

[0044] Synergy: The use of surfactants from three different groups (anionic, nonionic and amphoteric) to produce synergistic benefits is a specific and non-obvious aspect of this application. The selection of these specific surfactants and their interaction is not self-evident and requires technical expertise.

[0045] Microbubble Technology: The claimed invention’s ability to generate microbubbles containing various active agents is a physical and practical concept. The creation and utilization of these microbubbles with antimicrobial capabilities to enhance oral cleaning and healing represents a tangible and non-abstract innovation.

[0046] Targeted Benefits: The oral care compositions are designed to address specific technical issues in oral hygiene, such as biofilm dissolution, antioxidant effects, anti-irritant properties, and antibacterial effects. These targeted benefits are concrete and real, not abstract.

[0047] Use with Water Flossers: The compatibility of the claimed invention with water flossing devices and oral irrigators is a practical and real-world application. This is not just an abstract idea, but a concrete solution to increase the effectiveness of these devices.

[0048] Packaging: The use of an airless vacuum acrylic bottle equipped with an airless vacuum pump is a physical and functional aspect of this application that addresses product integrity and sanitation issues to prevent infection or contamination of the space.

[0049] In view of the above, the present application combines various elements in a unique way to provide a comprehensive technical solution to multiple technical problems in the field of oral hygiene. The selection of specific ingredients, their proportions, and the generation of microbubbles with antimicrobial functions to improve cleaning and healing are not readily apparent to those skilled in the art and may require creative insights.

[0050] Various embodiments of the present application include many advantages, including methods and oral care compositions for maintaining oral hygiene. The disclosure claimed herein has several technical advantages, but is not limited to the following aspects:

[0051] Achieve Microbubble Enhanced Cleaning: Microbubbles are tiny bubbles that can penetrate hard-to-reach areas and provide better cleaning and healing. Achieving the formation of these microbubbles, independent of the nozzle tip design, can significantly increase the effectiveness of water flossing devices by creating an antimicrobial function.

[0052] Effective Cleaning: Unique composition and microbubble formation improves cleaning in hard-to-reach areas, including periodontal pockets, interproximal spaces, and areas around dental appliances.

[0053] Biofilm Dissolution: The surfactants in the composition effectively dissolve and remove biofilm, a key factor in plaque formation.

[0054] Antioxidant protection: The addition of antioxidants can protect the oral cavity from oxidative stress.

[0055] · Gentle Care: Anti-irritant properties ensure gentle care for sensitive oral tissues.

[0056] Antimicrobial action: This ingredient targets and reduces anaerobic bacteria, improving cleaning efficiency.

[0057] · Comprehensive Solution: Oral care ingredients provide a comprehensive approach to oral hygiene, solving multiple technical problems simultaneously.

[0058] ·Flexible in use: It can be used with a variety of water flossing devices, making it accessible to a wide range of users.

[0059] Hygienic packaging: Airless vacuum bottle packaging ensures the freshness and integrity of the product. Vacuum airless pump bottles are more hygienic and can prevent air space infection or contamination.

[0060] Therefore, the present application is directed to an oral care composition designed for use with a water flosser or oral irrigator, providing a comprehensive solution for maintaining oral hygiene. The invention claimed in the present application solves various technical problems associated with traditional oral care methods, including insufficient cleaning of hard-to-reach areas, biofilm formation, limited antioxidant and anti-irritant properties, inefficient removal of anaerobic bacteria, and the need to clean the water flosser itself.

[0061] In view of the above advantages and the technical advances provided by the disclosed methods and systems, the above claimed steps are not conventional, conventional or well known in the art because the claimed steps can solve problems existing in conventional technologies. In addition, because the claimed steps provide technical solutions to technical problems, the claimed steps clearly improve the functionality of the device itself.

[0062] Those skilled in the art will appreciate that the systems, modules, and submodules have been described and explained as examples and should not be considered limiting in any way. It will be further understood that variations or alternatives to the above disclosed system elements, modules, and other features and functions may be combined to create other different systems or applications.

[0063] According to the description, the present application provides a unique and comprehensive solution to maintaining oral hygiene using a water flossing device. The specific compositions, configurations and benefits outlined in the detailed description and claims represent new and non-obvious innovations in the field of oral care.

[0064] Those skilled in the art will appreciate that any of the above steps and / or system modules may be appropriately replaced, reordered, or removed, and additional steps and / or system modules may be inserted, as required by a particular application. In addition, the systems of the above embodiments may be implemented using a variety of suitable processes and system modules, and are not limited to any specific computer hardware, software, middleware, firmware, microcode, etc. The claims may include embodiments for hardware and software or a combination thereof.

[0065] Although the present application has been described with reference to certain embodiments, it will be appreciated by those skilled in the art that various changes may be made and equivalents may be substituted without departing from the scope of the present application. In addition, many modifications may be made to adapt specific circumstances or materials to the teachings of the present application without departing from the scope of the present application. Therefore, it is intended that the present application is not limited to the specific embodiments disclosed, but that the present application will include all embodiments falling within the scope of the appended claims.

Claims

1. An oral care composition, the oral care composition being used in a water floss device (102) to maintain oral hygiene, the oral care composition comprising: A surfactant, wherein the surfactant comprises one or more of anionic surfactants, nonionic surfactants, and amphoteric surfactants; as well as anti-irritant, one or more emulsifiers, a sweetener, one or more antimicrobial agents, one or more antioxidants, one or more preservatives, one or more flavoring agents, and one or more coloring agents; Characterized in that the oral care composition is configured to generate a plurality of microbubbles (104), wherein the microbubbles (104) contain a gas, which is an aromatic gas and can improve the cleaning and healing effects of teeth and periodontal pockets; wherein, The generation of the plurality of microbubbles (104) is not limited by the design of the nozzle tip of the water flossing device (102).

2. An oral care composition according to claim 1, characterized in that: The oral care composition comprises, by weight percentage: An anionic surfactant, the anionic surfactant comprising 3 wt % of sodium lauryl ether sulfate; A nonionic surfactant, wherein the nonionic surfactant comprises 0.5 wt % of poloxamer 407; An amphoteric surfactant, the amphoteric surfactant comprising 2 wt % of cocamidopropyl betaine, wherein the amphoteric surfactant can act as a co-emulsifier; one or more emulsifiers, the emulsifier comprising 0.75 wt % glycerol; A sweetener, wherein the sweetener comprises 1 wt % of saccharin sodium; an anti-irritant, the anti-irritant comprising 0.4 wt % of allantoin; One or more antioxidants, the antioxidants comprising 0.3 wt % of grape seed extract, 0.3 wt % of chamomile extract, 0.15 wt % of green tea oil and 0.1 wt % of sage extract; one or more flavoring agents, the flavoring agents comprising 2 wt % of menthol, 0.3 wt % of peppermint, 1 wt % of spearmint, 0.5 wt % of natural jasmine oil and 0.4 wt % of white vanilla; one or more preservatives, the preservatives comprising 0.13 wt % methylparaben and 0.07 wt % propylparaben; One or more colorants, including food grade dyes.

3. An oral care composition according to claim 1, characterized in that The plurality of microbubbles (104) are configured to kill anaerobic bacteria present in the periodontal pocket to enhance the cleaning efficiency of the water flossing device, wherein the anaerobic bacteria cannot survive in an aerobic environment.

4. An oral care composition according to claim 1, characterized in that: The oral care composition is configured to provide at least one of the following benefits in periodontal pockets and interproximal spaces: antioxidant effects to combat oxidative stress, anti-irritation effects for gentle care, antimicrobial effects to reduce the number of harmful microorganisms, and a minty aroma to enhance the experience.

5. An oral care composition according to claim 1, characterized in that: The oral care composition is configured to clean the interior of the water flossing device (102) and the nozzle tip.

6. An oral care composition according to claim 1, characterized in that: The surfactant can enhance the cleaning process in hard-to-reach areas including periodontal pockets, interproximal spaces, implants, bridges, and fixed braces.

7. An oral care composition according to claim 1, characterized in that: The surfactant can dissolve and remove the biofilm required for the formation of dental plaque, and the surfactant can reduce the surface tension of the residue in the periodontal pocket and the interproximal space to enhance the cleaning of the teeth and gums.

8. An oral care composition according to claim 2, characterized in that: The allantoin provides anti-irritant properties, the grape seed extract provides antioxidant properties, and the plurality of microbubbles (104) provide antimicrobial functions against anaerobic strains, wherein the anaerobic strains are species present in periodontal pockets.

9. An oral care composition according to claim 1, characterized in that: The oral care composition is formulated to generate micellar molecules capable of reducing the critical micelle concentration.

10. An oral care composition according to claim 1, characterized in that: The oral care composition is placed in an airless vacuum acrylic bottle equipped with an airless vacuum pump, wherein the volume of the airless vacuum acrylic bottle is 50 ml and is configured to completely release its contents through 240 pump strokes, and the oral care composition released by a single or double pump pressure is mixed with every 100 ml of water, and the volume released by the single or double pump pressure is in the range of 0.20 ml to 0.40 ml, wherein the airless vacuum acrylic bottle can prevent the space inside the bottle from being contaminated.

11. A method (200) for maintaining oral hygiene using an oral care composition, characterized in that: The method (200) comprises: Step 204: mixing 0.20 ml to 0.40 ml of the oral care composition with 100 ml of any type of water, or mixing 0.40 ml to 0.80 ml of the oral care composition with 200 ml of any type of water, wherein the water comprises at least one of tap water, distilled water or reverse osmosis water; Step 206: adding a mixed solution of the oral care composition and water into the water floss device (102); Step 208: After the mixed solution is added to the water flossing device (102), a plurality of microbubbles (104) are generated, wherein the microbubbles (104) contain gas, which is aromatic gas and can improve the cleaning and healing effects of teeth and periodontal pockets, wherein the generation of the plurality of microbubbles (104) is not limited by the design of the nozzle tip of the water flossing device (102); Step 210: Using the plurality of microbubbles (104) of the oral care composition to perform cleaning of teeth and periodontal pockets; Wherein, the oral care composition comprises: A surfactant, wherein the surfactant comprises one or more of anionic surfactants, nonionic surfactants, and amphoteric surfactants; and anti-irritant, one or more emulsifiers, a sweetener, one or more antibacterial agents, one or more antioxidants, one or more preservatives, one or more flavoring agents, and one or more coloring agents.

12. A method (200) for maintaining oral hygiene using an oral care composition according to claim 11, characterized in that: The oral care composition comprises, by weight percentage: An anionic surfactant, the anionic surfactant comprising 3 wt % of sodium lauryl ether sulfate; A nonionic surfactant, wherein the nonionic surfactant comprises 0.5 wt % of poloxamer 407; An amphoteric surfactant, wherein the amphoteric surfactant is 2 wt% of cocamidopropyl betaine, wherein the amphoteric surfactant can act as an emulsifier; one or more emulsifiers, the emulsifier comprising 0.75 wt % glycerol; A sweetener, wherein the sweetener comprises 1 wt % of saccharin sodium; an anti-irritant, the anti-irritant comprising 0.4 wt % of allantoin; One or more antioxidants, the antioxidants comprising 0.3 wt % of grape seed extract, 0.3 wt % of chamomile extract, 0.15 wt % of green tea oil and 0.1 wt % of sage extract; one or more flavoring agents, the flavoring agents comprising 2 wt % of menthol, 0.3 wt % of peppermint, 1 wt % of spearmint, 0.5 wt % of natural jasmine oil and 0.4 wt % of white vanilla; one or more preservatives, the preservatives comprising 0.13 wt % methylparaben and 0.07 wt % propylparaben; One or more colorants, including food grade dyes.

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