Dentifrice Compositions
Stain-removal, desensitizing, anti-tartar and anti-gingivitis dentifrice compositions. The dentifrices comprise a fluoride agent; an abrasive agent; a proteolytic agent; a foaming agent; a sweetening/flavoring agent; an emulsifying agent; either desensitizing, anti-tartar or anti-gingivitis agents or combinations thereof; and a delivery agent. The dentifrices are visually pleasing and impart a soothing sensation during and after brushing.
1 . A stain removal dentifrice composition comprising an opaque paste containing:
at least one fluoride agent;
at least one abrasive agent;
at least one proteolytic agent;
at least one foaming agent;
at least one sweetening and breath-freshening flavoring agent;
at least one emulsifying agent; and
at least one emollient agent,
wherein the at least one emollient agent comprises visible hollow shapes that enclose at least one abrasive agent and at least one flavoring agent.
2 . The dentifrice of claim 1 wherein the at least one emollient agent resists dissolution during incorporation and storage in the dentifrice and is soft enough to be crushed during brushing.
3 . The dentifrice of claim 1 wherein at least one the emollient agent comprises hollow spheres comprising polyethylene, petrolatum and ethylhexyl palmitate.
4 . The dentifrice of claim 1 wherein the at least one emollient agent comprises hollow spheres comprising jojoba esters.
5 . The dentifrice of claim 1 wherein the at least one emollient agent further encloses at least one of the elements selected from the group consisting of: active agents, minerals, vitamins, and amino acids.
6 . The dentifrice of claim 1 wherein the at least one emollient agent further encloses at least one of the elements selected from the group consisting of: cetylpyridinium chloride and Triclosan.
7 . The dentifrice of claim 1 wherein the at least one emollient agent further encloses at least one of the elements selected from the group consisting of: ortho- or hexametaphosphates.
8 . A stain-removal and desensitizing dentifrice composition comprising an opaque paste containing the dentifrice of claim 1 with an effective amount of at least one dental desensitizing agent.
9 . A stain-removal and desensitizing dentifrice composition comprising an opaque paste containing the dentifrice of claim 1 with an effective amount of anti-tartar agents.
10 . The dentifrice of claim 10 where the anti-tartar agents are taken from the group comprised of sodium ripolyphosphate, tetrasodium pyrophosphate, trisodium phosphate, tetrapotassium pyrophosphate and similar phosphate salts.
11 . A stain-removal toothpaste with baking soda comprising an opaque paste containing the dentifrice of claim 1 with an effective amount of sodium bicarbonate.
12 . A stain-removal and anti-gingivitis dentifrice composition comprising an opaque paste containing the dentifrice of claim 1 with an effective amount of at least one anti-gingivitis agent.
13 . The dentifrice of claim 13 where the anti-gingivitis agents are taken from the group comprised of Triclosan and cetylpyridinium chloride.
14 . A stain-removal dentifrice with oxygen-releasing ingredients comprising an opaque paste containing the dentifrice of claim 1 with calcium peroxide.
15 . A stain-removal dental dentifrice composition comprising a translucent dental gel containing the dentifrice of claim 1 .
16 . A stain-removal and desensitizing dentifrice composition comprising a translucent dental gel containing the dentifrice of claim 16 with an effective amount of at least one dental desensitizing agent.
17 . A stain-removal and desensitizing dentifrice composition comprising a translucent dental gel containing the dentifrice of claim 16 with an effective amount of anti-tartar agents.
18 . The dentifrice of claim 18 where the anti-tartar agents are taken from the group comprised of sodium tripolyphosphate, tetrasodium pyrophosphate, trisodium phosphate, tetrapotassium pyrophosphate and similar phosphate salts.
19 . A stain-removal and anti-gingivitis dentifrice composition comprising a translucent dental gel containing the dentifrice of claim 16 with an effective amount of at least one anti-gingivitis agent.
20 . The dentifrice of claim 20 where the anti-gingivitis agents are taken from the group comprised of Triclosan and cetylpyridimium chloride.
21 . A stain-removal dentifrice with oxygen-releasing ingredients comprising a translucent dental gel containing the dentifrice of claim 16 with calcium peroxide.
22 . A combination of a stain-removal dentifrices comprising opaque pastes with desensitizing and anti-tartar agents, either with or without baking soda and oxygenating agents.
23 . A combination of a stain-removal dentifrices comprising translucent dental gels with desensitizing and anti-tartar agents and oxygenating agents.
24 . The translucent gels of claim 24 and opaque pastes with suitable FD&C colorants added for visual effect.
25 . Combinations of one or more of a translucent dental gels and one or more of an opaque pastes filled simultaneously into the same tube to impart both visual effect and as a means of delivering combinations of cosmetic and therapeutic benefits.