Abstract: A desensitizing agent for the cleaning and treatment of sensitive teeth in which the essential desensitizing ingredient is a combination of a first desensitizing agent in an amount of about 0.1 to about 2 wt. % of SnF2, and a second desensitizing agent in an amount of about 0.1 to about 20 wt. % of a water soluble or water swellable polyelectrolyte. Dentifrice compositions employing the desensitizing agent of the present invention surprisingly exhibit excellent organoleptic and flavor release properties.

Abstract: A desensitizing agent for the cleaning and treatment of sensitive teeth in which the essential desensitizing ingredient is a combination of a first desensitizing agent in an amount of about 0.1 to about 2 wt. % of SnF2, and a second desensitizing agent in an amount of about 0.1 to about 20 wt. % of a water soluble or water swellable polyelectrolyte. Dentifrice compositions employing the desensitizing agent of the present invention surprisingly exhibit excellent organoleptic and flavor release properties.

Abstract: A dental product composition for the treatment of sensitive teeth contains an amorphous bioactive particulate material consisting essentially of calcium, silicon and oxygen in an amount sufficient to alleviate tooth sensitivity by causing the formation of calcium containing mineral within the dentinal tubules of sensitive teeth.

Abstract: A desensitizing agent for the cleaning and treatment of sensitive teeth comprising a copolymer having repeating hydrophobic and hydrophilic regions. Preferred examples include polysoaps such as: a monovalent salt of a hydrolyzed copolymer of an &agr;-olefin and maleic anhydride:, e.g., structually represented as: The copolymer forms micelles in aqueous dispersions such as toothpaste and mouthwash formulations. When applied thereon by brushing or rinsing or other method of application, the copolymers occlude the tubules and seal them off from the external oral environment and thereby alleviate the pain caused by the tooth's sensitivity.