Abstract: A method for minimizing damage to gingival and periodontal tissue is provided through steps that include delivering a first composition containing a zinc salt to a receptacle, delivering a second composition containing a bicarbonate salt to the same receptacle, and transferring within five minutes of delivery to the receptacle the combination into the mouth onto the gingival and periodontal tissues. Where the compositions are semi-solid such as in a toothpaste and/or gel, the receptacle is ordinarily a toothbrush. Liquid compositions such as mouthrinses may employ an expectorant cup as a receptacle.

Abstract: A method for minimizing damage to gingival and periodontal tissue is provided through steps that include delivering a first composition containing a zinc salt to a receptacle, delivering a second composition containing a bicarbonate salt to the same receptacle, and transferring within five minutes of delivery to the receptacle the combination into the mouth onto the gingival and periodontal tissues. Where the compositions are semi-solid such as in a toothpaste and/or gel, the receptacle is ordinarily a toothbrush. Liquid compositions such as mouthrinses may employ an expectorant cup as a receptacle.

Abstract: A dental product is provided in a dual-compartment dispenser that includes a first and second composition in respective compartments thereof. The first composition includes a zinc salt while the second composition includes a bicarbonate salt. Preferably the first composition also contains a peroxygen compound or a C.sub.2 -C.sub.20 carboxylic acid. The zinc salt in combination with the bicarbonate salt achieves an enhanced antitartar effect.

Abstract: A dental product is provided in a dual-compartment dispenser that includes a first and second composition in respective compartments thereof. The first composition includes a zinc salt while the second composition includes a bicarbonate salt. Preferably the first composition also contains a peroxygen compound or a C.sub.2 -C.sub.20 carboxylic acid. The zinc salt in combination with the bicarbonate salt achieves an enhanced antitartar effect.

Abstract: A dental product is provided in a dual-compartment dispenser that includes a first and second composition in respective compartments thereof. The first composition includes a zinc salt while the second composition includes a bicarbonate salt. Preferably the first composition also contains a peroxygen compound or a C.sub.2 -C.sub.20 carboxylic acid. The zinc salt in combination with the bicarbonate salt achieves an enhanced antitartar effect.

Abstract: An oral composition and method is provided that includes a peroxygen compound such as hydrogen peroxide, a fluoride-containing anticaries agent and a zinc compound such as zinc citrate. The presence of the zinc compound inhibits decomposition that ordinarily would be induced by the presence of fluoride.

Abstract: An oral composition is provided that includes a peroxygen compound such as hydrogen peroxide, a fluoride-containing anticaries agent and a tin compound, especially stannous chloride. The tin compound stabilizes the peroxygen compound against decomposition that ordinarily would be induced by the presence of fluoride.

Abstract: An oral composition is provided having a first peroxide-containing component and a second bicarbonate-containing component. The first component has a flavor which is reactively incompatible with bicarbonate salts while the second component has a flavor which is reactively compatible with the bicarbonate.

Abstract: An oral composition is provided having a first peroxide-containing component and a second bicarbonate-containing component. The first component has a flavor which is reactively incompatible with bicarbonate salts while the second component has a flavor which is reactively compatible with the bicarbonate.

Abstract: An oral composition is provided in the form of a clear gel dentrifice containing hydrogen peroxide and a polyoxyethylene-poloxypropylene copolymer. The gel is stabilized against loss of viscosity at low temperatures by the presence of glycerol in amounts more than 30% but less than 50%. The weight ratio of glycerol to copolymer must range from 1:0.7 to 1:0.4. Advantageously for peroxide stability, the composition has a pH of less than 3. Phosphoric acid is beneficial as the acidifying agent.