Tooth glossing or finishing compositions for oral care
View Patent ↗A tooth glossing and/or finishing composition including one or both of a wax and an acidic neutralizer with an optional additive of a vegetable gelling agent.
1. A composition for oral use as one of a tooth gloss or a finishing composition to enhance the appearance of the dentition, the composition comprising a wax as a base for the composition, a vegetable gelling agent, clear xanthan gum, witch hazel, an antioxidant, one or both of a neutralizer and pH adjuster to create an acidic composition, and a preservative; wherein the composition is a solid, solventless wax-based form for direct application to a tooth.
2. A composition according to claim 1 further including an emulsifier.
3. A composition according to claim 1 further including a surfactant.
4. A composition according to claim 1 further including one or both of a neutralizer and pH adjuster which is one or more of citric acid or tartaric acid.
5. A composition according to claim 1 further including a tartar control agent.
6. A composition according to claim 1 further including an anti-gingivitis agent.
7. A composition according to claim 1 further including a fluoride.
8. A composition according to claim 1 further including a preservative.
9. A composition according to claim 1 further including one or more of a flavorant or colarant.
10. A composition according to claim 1 further including one or both of an alcohol cleaning solvent and a baking soda cleaning abrasive.
11. A composition according to claim 3 , wherein the surfactant is 1% to about 2% of the overall composition.
12. A composition according to claim 1 , wherein the witch hazel is up to about 11% of the overall composition.
13. A composition according to claim 1 , wherein the pH of the composition is between 5.5 and 6.5.
14. A composition according to claim 4 , wherein the citric acid or tartaric acids is up to 1% of the overall composition.