Abstract: This invention relates to oral care compositions comprising an effective amount of a basic amino acid in free or salt form, together with an antibacterial agent, and to methods of using and of making such compositions.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to methods and compositions comprising a basic amino acid, e.g., arginine, for the treatment of dry mouth.

Abstract: The present invention provides oral instruments comprising a basic amino acid, to compositions for making such instruments, and to methods of making and using such instruments.

Abstract: This invention relates to oral care compositions comprising an effective amount of a basic amino acid in free or salt form, together with an anionic surfactant, and to methods of using and of making such compositions.

Abstract: This invention relates to oral care compositions comprising an effective amount of a salt of a basic amino acid the salt having a pH in an unbuffered solution of less than about 7.5; an effective amount of a soluble fluoride salt; and a particulate material which has a pH in an unbuffered solution of less than about 7.5; and to methods of using and of making such compositions.

Abstract: This invention relates to oral care compositions comprising a basic amino acid or salt thereof, and a small particle fraction: and to methods of using and of making these compositions.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to methods and compositions comprising a basic amino acid, e.g., arginine, for the treatment of dry mouth.

Abstract: An oral care toothbrush includes a head mounted to one end of the handle containing a plurality of oral care elements. A dispenser for an oral care composition is mounted within the toothbrush. The oral care composition consists of arginine. The toothbrush is preferably made of small size and of lightweight so as to be readily portable for use away from the home.

Abstract: This invention relates to methods of treating early enamel lesions comprising applying an effective amount of a basic amino acid in free or salt form, together with fluoride to a patient in need thereof.

Abstract: The invention provides a beverage comprising a basic amino acid and a calcium salt.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a dental wipe comprising a basic amino acid or salt thereof.

Abstract: The present invention provides oral instruments comprising a basic amino acid, to compositions for making such instruments, and to methods of making and using such instruments.

Abstract: This invention relates to oral care compositions comprising an effective amount of a basic amino acid in free or salt form, together with an anionic surfactant, and to methods of using and of making such compositions.

Abstract: This invention relates to oral care compositions comprising a basic amino acid or salt thereof, and a small particle fraction: and to methods of using and of making these compositions.

Abstract: This invention relates to oral care compositions comprising an effective amount of a salt of a basic amino acid the salt having a pH in an unbuffered solution of less than about 7.5; an effective amount of a soluble fluoride salt; and a particulate material which has a pH in an unbuffered solution of less than about 7.5; and to methods of using and of making such compositions.

Abstract: This invention relates to oral care compositions comprising an effective amount of a basic amino acid in free or salt form, together with an antibacterial agent, and to methods of using and of making such compositions.

Abstract: The invention includes methods of cleaning an oral surface, maintaining oral health and/or increasing oral health. Such methods encompass contacting an oral surface with a primary oral care composition at least once daily, contacting the oral surface with a periodic oral care maintenance composition at least once monthly, wherein the periodic oral care maintenance composition comprises a basic amino acid, in free or salt form and optionally contacting the oral surface with a periodic oral care cleaning composition at least once monthly. The periodic oral care cleaning compositions suitable for use in the method comprise an abrasive system.

Abstract: The invention relates to novel arginine salts, compositions comprising them, and their uses.

Abstract: The disclosure provides oral compositions having at least two botanical active ingredients derived from plants. The oral composition also includes an orally acceptable vehicle to deliver an effective amount of the at least two active ingredients in vivo. The botanical active ingredients provide particularly efficacious antimicrobial (antibacterial, antiviral, and/or antifungal), antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, anti-ageing, and or healing properties to the oral compositions.

Abstract: A composition for minimizing color fading of an oral care composition is provided. The composition comprises: a) an organic dye-encapsulated silica shell nanoparticle matrix, b) a physiologically stable fluoride ion providing compound in an amount of about 0.1% to about 1% by weight, c) a peroxide species providing compound in an amount of about 1% to to about 20% by weight. The encapsulated silica shell dye nanoparticle stabilizes the color against degradation in the presence of peroxide and fluoride ions.