Tongue brushing stick for removing tongue coating and improving tongue function

Abstract

The present invention has been made to solve the above-described problems, and an object of the present invention is to develop and provide a tongue brushing stick for removing tongue coating and improving tongue function, which enables even an elderly person or the like who is a person to be cared for to actively and pleasantly deal with tongue coating, which has no risk of tooth decay, which can easily remove tongue coating, which can avoid occurrence of aspiration, and which can maintain and improve tongue function by preventing deterioration of tongue function.SOLUTION: The tongue-polishing stick candy for removing tongue coating and improving tongue function has a nearly spherical swelling or a projection part in the vicinity of the tip part of the core rod of the stick candy, holds a candy component on the outer periphery of the nearly spherical swelling or the projection part, and is characterized in that the candy component is xylitol having cariostatic properties and non-cariostatic reduced malt syrup as sweeteners.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 2

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] The present invention is a technical invention relating to a candy stick intended to remove tongue coating and improve tongue function, and in particular to a candy stick for removing tongue coating and improving tongue function, which can be licked spontaneously by elderly people when their tongue function has declined. [Background technology]

[0002] When providing care for the oral cavity of elderly or disabled people, tongue coating is likely to form due to a decline in tongue function, which often leads to oral disorders.Similarly, a decline in tongue function can lead to poor oral hygiene, making people more susceptible to tooth decay, and a decline in swallowing function can lead to aspiration, which can cause aspiration pneumonia and other conditions.

[0003] To alleviate these obstacles, dentists, dental hygienists, caregivers, and care assistants in caregiving and assistance settings brush the teeth and tongues of elderly people receiving care, but these caregiving actions are difficult, and in some cases the elderly find them painful and often dislike them. In particular, tongue brushing to remove tongue coating can be very uncomfortable and painful, and many care recipients dislike it.

[0004] There are candy-type and tablet-type tongue scrapers designed to remove tongue coating, prevent decline in tongue function, and maintain and improve tongue function. However, due to the high risk of choking and accidental ingestion / aspiration, candy-type products must be attached to a stick. Furthermore, sugary products are more likely to cause tooth decay and increase the risk of pneumonia if aspirated. Treating tooth decay is particularly difficult in care settings for the elderly and disabled, placing a heavy burden on both doctors, hygienists, and those receiving care. Furthermore, these tongue scrapers are not suitable for everyone, especially those with diabetes or other carbohydrate-restricted diets.

[0005] In addition, thin candy sticks can easily break when bitten and come off the stick. If the candy comes off the stick or breaks, it poses a high risk of aspiration for elderly people who are receiving care and have a reduced swallowing function or are at high risk of swallowing problems.

[0006] The present invention has been devised to solve the above-mentioned problems, and it is an object and task of the present invention to develop and provide a tongue scraping stick candy for removing tongue coating and improving tongue function, which allows even elderly people who are being cared for to brush their tongues willingly and enjoyably, removes tongue coating easily and efficiently without the risk of tooth decay, prevents aspiration, and prevents a decline in tongue function, thereby maintaining and improving tongue function.

[0007] In response to such demands, various proposals have been made in the prior art documents listed below.

[0008] For example, Patent Document 1 (Japanese Patent Laid-Open Publication No. 61-293350) discloses the following technology.

[0009] A method for producing a candy bar from milk, simple sugars and complex sugars, and a candy bar produced by the method, which comprises thoroughly mixing, in a dry state, a predetermined amount of powdered milk and a predetermined amount of carbohydrates, and then compressing the dry mixture to form a solid candy bar.

[0010] However, the candy sticks in Patent Document 1 merely disclose a method for producing sweet, milk-flavored candy sticks made from powdered milk, and there is no mention of any special uses or effects.

[0011] In other words, the technical disclosure of the above-mentioned Document 1 has a completely different problem and purpose from the tongue scraping stick candy of the present application, which aims to remove tongue coating, prevent a decline in tongue function, and maintain and improve tongue function, and it can be said that the technical field is also different, and it does not go far enough to solve the problem of the present invention, which aims to remove tongue coating, prevent a decline in tongue function, and maintain and improve tongue function. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0012] [Patent Document 1] Japanese Patent Application Publication No. 61-293350 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0013] The present invention is intended to solve the problems and issues of the prior art as described above. In other words, the objective of the present invention is to develop and provide a tongue-cleaning stick candy for removing tongue coating and improving tongue function that allows even elderly people who are cared for to brush their tongues willingly and enjoyably, removes tongue coating easily and efficiently without the risk of tooth decay, prevents the occurrence of aspiration, and prevents a decline in tongue function, thereby maintaining and improving tongue function. [Means for solving the problem]

[0014] (Claim 1) In order to solve such problems, the tongue scraping stick candy of the present invention for removing tongue coating and improving tongue function has a spherical bulge or protrusion near the tip of the core stick of the candy stick, and candy ingredients are held on the outer periphery of the spherical bulge or protrusion, and is characterized in that the candy ingredients are xylitol, which has anti-cariogenic properties as a sweetener, and non-cariogenic reduced malt syrup.

[0015] For those who require special care, such as the elderly, it is extremely difficult to brush their teeth and tongues every day. For this reason, caregivers often regularly perform these tasks. To encourage care recipients to brush their teeth and tongues, tongue-brushing sticks are available. However, traditional tongue-brushing sticks take more than 15 minutes to lick, which is time-consuming and requires time and effort. In addition, because the surface of the sticks is smooth, it is difficult to completely remove the greenish-brown tongue coating that forms in the center of the tongue, making it extremely difficult for caregivers to do so.

[0016] The tongue scraping stick candy of the present invention for removing tongue coating and improving tongue function has been devised to solve the above-mentioned problems.

[0017] Conventional candy sticks pose a risk of aspiration, where the candy is bitten off before the candy is finished being licked, or the candy portion comes off the stick, accidentally getting into the mouth of the elderly. However, the tongue polishing candy stick for removing tongue coating and improving tongue function of the present invention has a spherical bulge or protrusion at the tip of the candy stick, making the candy portion less likely to come off the core. The candy components will not break off and be removed until the candy is finished being licked. This prevents aspiration. Preventing aspiration leads to a significant reduction in the risk of aspiration pneumonia and other conditions.

[0018] Furthermore, because the amount of candy is reduced, tongue brushing can be completed in a short time. The tongue brushing stick candy for removing tongue coating and improving tongue function according to the present invention is held between the lips, and the care recipient simply moves the stick back and forth with their fingers. In addition, this movement also strengthens the orbicularis oris muscle in the mouth. It also contributes to the massaging effect of the buccal mucosa. Removing tongue coating leads to the maintenance of an improved oral environment, which not only prevents the deterioration of oral movements during meals for the care recipient, but also greatly contributes to preventing the decline of tongue function and maintaining and improving tongue function.

[0019] Maintaining and improving tongue function is extremely useful for rehabilitation, and also helps ensure that those receiving care have sufficient nutrition and maintain and improve their ADL (Activities of Daily Living), significantly reducing the burden on care workers in the field.

[0020] If the main ingredient of a tongue-cleaning candy were to be a starch syrup, as in conventional products, the high sugar content could lead to tooth decay, making caries treatment a major challenge for both doctors and patients in care settings. Furthermore, it cannot be used by people on carbohydrate-restricted diets due to diabetes or other conditions. The tongue-cleaning stick candy for removing tongue coating and improving tongue function of the present invention contains the sweeteners xylitol, which has cariogenic properties (resistance to tooth decay), and non-cariogenic reduced malt starch syrup, preventing the occurrence of caries and eliminating the above-mentioned problems. Furthermore, because the cariogenic xylitol and reduced malt starch syrup are also used as sugar-free sweeteners, the tongue-cleaning stick candy for removing tongue coating and improving tongue function of the present invention is a delicious stick candy that allows even elderly people and children to enjoy tongue brushing on their own, eliminating the above-mentioned difficulties in care settings.

[0021] Needless to say, in addition to the anti-cariogenic xylitol and non-cariogenic reduced malt syrup, non-cariogenic reduced palatinose or maltitol syrup may also be added as a sweetening aid.

[0022] (Claim 2) The tongue scraping stick candy for removing tongue coating and improving tongue function according to the present invention is characterized in that the outer surface of the retained candy component has a finely uneven shape and / or a rough shape suitable for scraping tongue coating.

[0023] As already mentioned, it is extremely difficult to thoroughly remove the greenish-brown tongue coating that forms around the center of the tongue, and even if the care recipient uses a toothbrush, it only causes pain and is difficult to completely remove. The tongue scraping stick for removing tongue coating and improving tongue function according to the present invention has a finely uneven and / or rough outer surface of the retained candy component that is suitable for scraping tongue coating, so it has a high function of gently scraping off tongue coating and can efficiently remove tongue coating in a short time (see Figure 2). Because the finely uneven and / or rough surface is made of the candy component, licking it does not cause pain or discomfort.

[0024] In the present invention, the size, height, and density of the fine unevenness and roughness described above are not limited, as long as they are applied uniformly to the surface of the candy bar. The preferred size, height, and density of the unevenness and roughness will eventually be developed into a shape that is preferred by many care recipients as the candy bar is used. Naturally, in the production of the unevenness and roughness, the candy component is processed and molded into the tip of the core rod using a molding die.

[0025] (Claim 3) Furthermore, in the tongue polishing stick candy for removing tongue coating and improving tongue function according to the present invention, the shape of the retained candy component can also be a shape with an animal or bird motif.

[0026] The tongue scraping stick candy for removing tongue coating and improving tongue function according to the present invention, which has a finely uneven and roughened shape, is not simply a spherical shape as shown in Figure 2, but can be shaped like an animal or bird motif, which makes it more familiar to the elderly and children and encourages them to brush their tongues with pleasure. Furthermore, the motif shape described above makes it easy to create a finely uneven shape on the surface, and there is no problem with providing a roughened surface. Even if tongue brushing is considered merely a part of treatment, the motif shape makes it more enjoyable for care recipients, which is extremely beneficial for caregivers.

[0027] (Claim 4) The tongue scraping stick candy for removing tongue coating and improving tongue function according to the present invention can also be in a form in which the candy component is blended with cyclic oligosaccharide cyclodextran (CI dextran), which has the effect of inhibiting plaque formation.

[0028] (Claim 5) The tongue scraping candy stick for removing tongue coating and improving tongue function according to the present invention may also be in a form in which the candy components are combined with the ostrich antibody dateubrin, which is an extract from ostrich egg yolk and has a preventive effect against COVID-19 infection.

[0029] As described above, by incorporating the cyclic oligosaccharide cyclodextran (CI dextran), which has an inhibitory effect on plaque formation, into the candy component of the tongue scraper candy for removing tongue coating and improving tongue function according to the present invention, it is possible to contribute to the prevention of plaque formation. Similarly, by incorporating the ostrich antibody dateubrin, which is an extract from ostrich egg yolk and has a preventive effect against COVID-19 infection, into the candy component of the tongue scraper candy for removing tongue coating and improving tongue function according to the present invention, it is possible to impart a preventive effect against COVID-19 infection.

[0030] As described above, the tongue scraping stick candy for removing tongue coating and improving tongue function according to the present invention can contain ingredients with various efficacious effects in its candy components.

[0031] As described above, the tongue scraping stick candy for removing tongue coating and improving tongue function according to the present invention can be modified in various ways in addition to the ingredients without departing from the spirit of the present invention. All of these suitable forms for each use are included in the technical concept of the present invention. We also assert that all equivalent methods using prior art are included in the technical concept of the present invention. [Effects of the Invention]

[0032] In other words, according to the present invention, it is possible to develop and provide a tongue cleaning stick candy for removing tongue coating and improving tongue function that allows both elderly people and children who are being cared for to brush their tongues willingly and enjoyably, removes tongue coating easily and efficiently without the risk of tooth decay, prevents the occurrence of aspiration, and also prevents a decline in tongue function, thereby maintaining and improving tongue function. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0033] [Figure 1] 1 is a perspective conceptual diagram showing the overall image of a tongue scraping stick candy for removing tongue coating and improving tongue function according to one embodiment of the present invention. FIG. [Figure 2] 1 is a perspective conceptual diagram showing an image of the entire surface of a tongue scraping stick candy for removing tongue coating and improving tongue function according to one embodiment of the present invention. FIG. [Figure 3] 1 is a perspective conceptual diagram showing a motif image of a tongue scraping stick candy for removing tongue coating and improving tongue function according to one embodiment of the present invention. FIG. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0034] Hereinafter, the embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. Note that the scope necessary for the explanation to achieve the object of the present invention will be schematically shown, and the scope necessary for the explanation of the relevant parts of the present invention will be mainly described, and the parts that are omitted from the explanation will be based on publicly known techniques.

[0035] 1 is a perspective conceptual diagram showing an overall image of a tongue scraping stick candy for removing tongue coating and improving tongue function according to one embodiment of the present invention. As shown in the figure, a tongue scraping stick candy 1 for removing tongue coating and improving tongue function according to one embodiment of the present invention has a candy component 2 in a solid state formed in a roughly spherical shape at the tip of a core 3 of the candy stick. As with a normal candy stick, the core 3 is moved back and forth with the fingers, and the candy component is placed on the tongue in the mouth and licked to eat.

[0036] As shown in Figure 1, a tongue scraper candy for removing tongue coating and improving tongue function according to one embodiment of the present invention has a bulge or protrusion 4 at the tip of its core 3, with candy components 2 attached to its outer periphery. This is to prevent the candy components from falling off the core or breaking off. This is because, for elderly people, falling off or broken pieces of candy can pose a risk of accidentally entering the oral cavity and causing aspiration.

[0037] In Figure 1, the bulge or protrusion 4 of the stick is depicted as being roughly spherical, but there are no particular limitations on its shape or size, and it goes without saying that it may have any shape that is effective in preventing the candy ingredients from easily breaking and falling off the core stick when bitten with teeth, as described above. In other words, it may have multiple protrusions.

[0038] Furthermore, the bulges or protrusions 4 on the stick allow for the amount of candy to be adjusted by changing the size of the bulge or the number of protrusions, which is useful for adjusting the composition of the candy ingredients. At the same time, it also allows for the elderly person to adjust the amount of time they lick the candy ingredients, i.e., the length of time they brush their tongue.

[0039] 2 is a perspective conceptual diagram showing an image of the entire surface of a tongue scraper candy for removing tongue coating and improving tongue function according to one embodiment of the present invention. As shown in the figure, the outer surface of the candy component 2 of the tongue scraper candy for removing tongue coating and improving tongue function according to one embodiment of the present invention has a finely uneven and / or rough texture suitable for scraping tongue coating. By providing many protrusions 5 and recesses 6 on the outer surface of the candy component 2 as shown in FIG. 2, the surface of the candy component 2 can be licked with the tongue to thoroughly scrape away stubborn tongue coating.

[0040] 2, only the convex portions 5 and concave portions 6 are depicted, but the entire surface may have a finer roughness. The tongue scraping stick candy for removing tongue coating and improving tongue function according to one embodiment of the present invention not only allows elderly people to efficiently remove tongue coating without pain or discomfort when scraping their tongues, but also allows them to enjoy the process while tasting the delicious sweet ingredients.

[0041] Fig. 3 is a perspective conceptual diagram showing a motif image of a tongue scraper candy for removing tongue coating and improving tongue function according to one embodiment of the present invention. As shown in the figure, the tongue scraper candy for removing tongue coating and improving tongue function according to the present invention can have the candy component 2 shaped like the sole of a small animal's paw. For example, in the case of a kitten's paw, as shown in Fig. 3, the paw pads are convex portions 5 and the remaining sole portions are concave portions 6. In addition, the entire surface of the candy component 2 may be made rough.

[0042] The tongue scraping stick candy for removing tongue coating and improving tongue function according to one embodiment of the present invention has been described above with reference to Figures 1 to 3, but the present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiment and can be modified in various ways without departing from the spirit of the present invention. However, all of these embodiments are included in the technical concept of the present invention. [Industrial Applicability]

[0043] As described above, according to the invention of the present application, it is possible to develop and provide a tongue-cleaning stick candy for removing tongue coating and improving tongue function, which allows even elderly people who are being cared for to enjoy brushing their tongues, does not pose a risk of tooth decay, can easily and efficiently remove tongue coating, and can prevent the occurrence of aspiration, and in addition can prevent a decline in tongue function, thereby maintaining and improving tongue function.

[0044] Furthermore, the tongue scraping stick candy of the present invention for removing tongue coating and improving tongue function can be blended with ingredients having various efficacious effects, making it possible to use it for a variety of treatments.

[0045] The tongue scraping stick candy of the present invention for removing tongue coating and improving tongue function is not only useful for improving and maintaining tongue function, but also greatly contributes to ensuring nutrition and maintaining and improving ADL, reducing the burden on care workers who provide medical care, nursing care, and assistance. Furthermore, maintaining and improving the oral environment by removing tongue coating also reduces the risk of hospitalization due to aspiration pneumonia, leading to reduced hospitalization facilities and medical costs.

[0046] In other words, the present invention is not only effective in simply brushing tongues, but can also be used and applied in any care or treatment setting requiring oral treatment, and is therefore of great benefit to various medical industries. [Explanation of symbols]

[0047] 1. Tongue scraper candy for removing tongue coating and improving tongue function 2. Candy ingredients 3. Candy core 4. Bulges or protrusions on the rod 5 Convex part 6 recess

Claims

1. A tongue polishing stick candy for removing tongue coating and improving tongue function, in which the tip of the core stick of the candy stick has a substantially spherical bulge or protrusion, and the candy component is held on the outer periphery of the substantially spherical bulge or protrusion, The candy component contains xylitol as a sweetener, which has anti-cariogenic properties, and non-cariogenic reduced malt syrup. A tongue polishing stick candy for removing tongue coating and improving tongue function, characterized by the above.

2. The outer surface of the retained candy component has a finely uneven and / or rough surface suitable for cleaning tongue coating.

2. A tongue cleaning stick candy for removing tongue coating and improving tongue function according to claim 1, characterized in that:

3. 3. A tongue-cleaning stick candy for removing tongue coating and improving tongue function according to claim 2, characterized in that the shape of the retained candy component is a shape based on an animal or bird motif.

4. The candy component contains cyclic oligosaccharide cyclodextran (CI dextran), which has the effect of inhibiting plaque formation.

3. The tongue cleaning stick candy for removing tongue coating and improving tongue function according to claim 2, characterized in that:

5. The candy ingredients contain the ostrich antibody dateubrin, extracted from ostrich egg yolk, which is effective in preventing COVID-19 infection.

3. The tongue cleaning stick candy for removing tongue coating and improving tongue function according to claim 2, characterized in that:

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