Abstract: Described herein are oral care compositions which contain antibacterial amounts of zinc, a calcium carbonate base; a gum system; and a natural ingredient component.

Abstract: Provided is an oral care composition, e.g., a dentifrice, comprising a calcium abrasive, e.g., calcium carbonate, potassium nitrate (KNO3), and a basic amino acid, in free or salt form, e.g., arginine, in free or salt form, wherein the potassium nitrate is present in an amount of 0.1-1% by weight of the composition and methods of using the same.

Abstract: Provided is an oral care composition, e.g., a dentifrice, comprising a calcium abrasive, e.g., calcium carbonate, potassium nitrate (KNO3), and a basic amino acid, in free or salt form, e.g., arginine, in free or salt form, wherein the potassium nitrate is present in an amount of 0.1-1% by weight of the composition and methods of using the same.

Abstract: Provided is an oral care composition, e.g., a dentifrice, comprising a calcium abrasive, e.g., calcium carbonate, potassium nitrate (KNO3), and a basic amino acid, in free or salt form, e.g., arginine, in free or salt form, wherein the potassium nitrate is present in an amount of 0.1-1% by weight of the composition and methods of using the same.

Abstract: Provided is an oral care composition, e.g., a dentifrice, comprising a calcium abrasive, e.g., calcium carbonate, potassium nitrate (KNO3), and a basic amino acid, in free or salt form, e.g., arginine, in free or salt form, wherein the potassium nitrate is present in an amount of 0.1-1% by weight of the composition and methods of using the same.

Abstract: Use of benzyl alcohol as a defoaming agent and an antimicrobial agent in an oral care composition including a surfactant. Also described is a method of manufacturing an oral care composition including forming an oral care base composition, subsequently combining the oral care base composition with a defoaming agent and at least one surfactant to form the oral care composition; and defoaming the oral care composition. The surfactant is combined with the oral care base composition no later than the defoaming agent. The defoaming agent is benzyl alcohol.

Abstract: A method of determining the viability of a gum for use in making a product has been achieved by (a) mixing a sample of the gum in a solvent comprising one or more hydroxy moiety containing solvent compound to form a solution with the gum; (b) measuring the viscosity of the solution and comparing against a predetermined target viscosity for a product; and (c) comparing the viscosity of the solution and the predetermined target viscosity and discarding gum which is outside the predetermined target viscosity; and (d) using the gum which has a viscosity within the predetermined target to prepare a product; wherein another hydroxy moiety containing solvent is used if water is used as a solvent. Also described are compositions comprising the gum and solvent comprising one or more hydroxy moiety.

Abstract: Disclosed is an oral care composition including (i) a calcium-based abrasive; (ii) a polyethylene glycol having an average molecular weight ranging from about 1500 to about 6000 daltons; (iii) an anti-bacterial agent; and (iv) an orally acceptable vehicle. Methods of preparing the oral care composition and using the oral care composition to promote oral health are also disclosed.

Abstract: The invention relates to an oral care composition used as a treatment for ulcerous conditions of the oral cavity, for example mouth ulcers and canker sores. The principal ingredients of the composition are Amla extract, Liquorice Extract, and a source of zinc. Further ingredients can include camphor, and carriers, solvents and excipients.

Abstract: An oral care composition comprising a diluted sodium calcium alginate gel, wherein the oral care composition is a toothpaste, a gel, a mouthwash or a mouthrinse.

Abstract: A method of determining the viability of a gum for use in making a product has been achieved by (a) mixing a sample of the gum in a solvent comprising one or more hydroxy moiety containing solvent compound to form a solution with the gum; (b) measuring the viscosity of the solution and comparing against a predetermined target viscosity for a product; and (c) comparing the viscosity of the solution and the predetermined target viscosity and discarding gum which is outside the predetermined target viscosity; and (d) using the gum which has a viscosity within the predetermined target to prepare a product; wherein another hydroxy moiety containing solvent is used if water is used as a solvent. Also described are compositions comprising the gum and solvent comprising one or more hydroxy moiety.

Abstract: Described herein are toothpaste compositions comprising an orally acceptable vehicle; calcium carbonate; and a binder system comprising guar gum and at least one cellulose polymer.

Abstract: An oral care composition comprising a diluted sodium calcium alginate gel, wherein the oral care composition is a toothpaste, a gel, a mouthwash or a mouthrinse.

Abstract: Use of benzyl alcohol as a defoaming agent and an antimicrobial agent in an oral care composition including a surfactant. Also described is a method of manufacturing an oral care composition including forming an oral care base composition, subsequently combining the oral care base composition with a defoaming agent and at least one surfactant to form the oral care composition; and defoaming the oral care composition. The surfactant is combined with the oral care base composition no later than the defoaming agent. The defoaming agent is benzyl alcohol.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are methods of manufacturing toothpaste compositions comprising calcium carbonate.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are methods of manufacturing toothpaste compositions comprising calcium carbonate.

Abstract: Described herein are toothpaste compositions comprising an orally acceptable vehicle; calcium carbonate; and a binder system comprising guar gum and at least one cellulose polymer.