COMPOSITION FOR ORAL USE AND METHODS FOR APPLICATION OF SAME
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.
1 . A bactericidal composition for oral application, the composition comprising:
a carrier comprising a thickener and a diluent;
cetylpyridinium chloride; and
a zinc salt.
2 . The bactericidal composition of claim 1 , wherein the composition has a viscosity greater than about 20,000 centipoise.
3 . The bactericidal composition of claim 1 , wherein a viscosity of the composition is greater than about 30,000 centipoise.
4 . The bactericidal composition of claim 1 , wherein a viscosity of the composition is greater than about 35,000 centipoise.
5 . The bactericidal composition of claim 1 , further comprising a humectant.
6 . The bactericidal composition of claim 1 , further comprising a sugar alcohol.
7 . The bactericidal composition of claim 1 , further comprising a colorant indicative of healthy gingiva.
8 . The bactericidal composition of claim 1 , wherein the viscosity of the composition is about 25,000 cp to about 100,000 cp.
9 . The bactericidal composition of claim 1 , wherein the viscosity of the composition is about 30,000 cp to about 50,000 cp.
10 . A bactericidal composition, the composition comprising:
about 0.001 weight percent to about 1 weight percent bactericidal agent;
about 0.001 weight percent to about 1.5 weight percent zinc salt;
about 80 weight percent to about 99 weight percent diluent; and
about 0.01 weight percent to about 10 weight percent thickener.
11 . The bactericidal composition according to claim 10 , wherein a viscosity of the composition is greater than about 20,000 centipoise.
12 . The bactericidal composition according to claim 10 , wherein a viscosity of the composition is greater than about 30,000 centipoise.
13 . The bactericidal composition according to claim 10 , wherein a viscosity of the composition is greater than about 35,000 centipoise.
14 . The bactericidal composition according to claim 10 , further comprising a humectant.
15 . The bactericidal composition according to claim 10 , further comprising a sugar alcohol.
16 . The bactericidal composition according to claim 10 , further comprising a colorant indicative of healthy gingiva.
17 . The bactericidal composition according to claim 10 , wherein the viscosity of the composition is about 25,000 cp to about 100,000 cp.
18 . The bactericidal composition according to claim 10 , further comprising an essential oil.
19 . The bactericidal composition according to claim 10 , wherein the essential oil comprises cinnamon bark oil.
20 . The bactericidal composition according to claim 10 , wherein the essential oil comprises clove bud oil.