Oral hygiene compositions and methods of use
Disclosed herein are oral hygiene compositions, dental flossing material, and methods of treatment using the same. In some embodiments, the oral hygiene composition comprises a remineralization agent, an anti-inflammatory agent, a prebiotic agent, and an alkalizing agent.
1. An oral hygiene composition, comprising at least the following ingredients:
a remineralization agent comprising hydroxyapatite, vitamin D3, and vitamin K2;
an anti-inflammatory agent comprising methylsulfonylmethane, vitamin C, and cranberry seed oil;
a prebiotic agent comprising inulin, xylitol, and erythritol; and
an alkalizing agent comprising sodium bicarbonate;
wherein the oral hygiene composition comprises:
1-20 wt. % hydroxyapatite;
0.00001-0.01 wt. % vitamin D3;
0.00001-0.012 wt. % vitamin K2;
0.05-3 wt. % methylsulfonylmethane;
0.05-0.2 wt. % vitamin C;
0.02-0.1 wt. % cranberry seed oil;
3-7 wt. % inulin;
5-20 wt. % xylitol;
5-10 wt. % erythritol; and
0.5-3.0 wt. % sodium bicarbonate.
2. The composition of claim 1 , wherein the remineralization agent further comprises a compound selected from the group consisting of calcium carbonate, dicalcium phosphate, fluoride, and combinations thereof.
3. The composition of claim 1 , wherein the oral hygiene composition comprises:
2-15 wt. % hydroxyapatite;
0.0001-0.005 wt. % vitamin D3; and
0.0001-0.01 wt. % vitamin K2.
4. The composition of claim 1 , further comprising fluoride.
5. The composition of claim 4 , wherein the oral hygiene composition comprises 0.01-1.5 wt. % fluoride.
6. The composition of claim 1 , wherein the anti-inflammatory agent further comprises a compound or composition selected from the group consisting of sodium gluconate, and combinations thereof.
7. The composition of claim 1 , wherein the oral hygiene composition comprises:
1-2 wt. % methylsulfonylmethane;
0.1-0.15 wt. % vitamin C; and
0.03-0.08 wt. % cranberry seed oil.
8. The composition of claim 1 , wherein the prebiotic agent further comprises a compound or composition selected from the group consisting of cranberry seed oil, xanthan gum, stevia leaf extract, and combinations thereof.
9. The composition of claim 1 , wherein the oral hygiene composition comprises:
4-6 wt. % inulin;
8-15 wt. % xylitol; and
6-8 wt. % erythritol.
10. The composition of claim 1 , wherein the alkalizing agent further comprises a compound selected from the group consisting of xylitol, erythritol, and combinations thereof.
11. The composition of claim 1 , wherein the oral hygiene composition comprises:
1-2.5 wt. % sodium bicarbonate;
8-15 wt. % xylitol; and
6-8 wt. % erythritol.
12. The composition of claim 1 , wherein the composition further comprises a solvent.
13. The composition of claim 12 , wherein the solvent comprises a compound selected from the group consisting of water, glycerin, and combinations thereof.
14. The composition of claim 12 , wherein the oral hygiene composition comprises:
15-75 wt. % water; and
1-20 wt. % glycerin.
15. The composition of claim 1 , wherein composition further comprises a cleaning agent.
16. The composition of claim 15 , wherein the cleaning agent comprises a compound or composition selected from the group consisting of hydrated silica, Quillaja saponaria extract, and combinations thereof.
17. The composition of claim 15 , wherein the oral hygiene composition comprises:
10-20 wt. % hydrated silica; and
0.1-2 wt. % Quillaja saponaria extract.