Abstract: A two component desensitizing dentifrice composition is disclosed which comprises a first dentifrice component containing a desensitizing potassium salt such as potassium nitrate and an alkali metal compound such as NaOH and a second dentifrice component containing a desensitizing stannous salt source such as stannous, the first and second dentifrice components being maintained separate from the other until dispensed for application to teeth.

Abstract: A dental fluoride foam composition comprising a foamable fluoride containing composition that is packaged in a foam generating container, the composition being comprised mainly of, an aqueous solution of a water soluble fluoride ion releasable salt, a taurate surfactant whereby the composition when dispensed from the container into the trough of a dental tray forms a low density, rapidly collapsible foam which substantially liquefies in about 1 minute after being dispensed from the foam generating container and placed in contact with a patients teeth.

Abstract: A method is disclosed for enhancing fluoride availability using an acidulated two component dentifrice system in which the first component contains sodium fluoride and a silica abrasive in an alkaline environment and the second component contains an acid, a phosphate ion source, and a silica abrasive.

Abstract: A two component dental composition is disclosed which eliminates or substantially reduces the discomfort and pain associated with dentinal hypersensitivity which composition comprises a first dentifrice component having an alkaline pH, a second dentifrice component having an acid pH and at least one of the components containing a potassium ion releasable compound, the first and second components being maintained separate from each other until dispensed and combined for application to teeth requiring relief from dentine hypersensitivity, whereby heightened desensitization is experienced by the user.

Abstract: A two component desensitizing dentifrice composition is disclosed which comprises a first dentifrice component containing a desensitizing potassium salt such as potassium nitrate and a second dentifrice component containing a stannous salt desensitizing agent such as SnF2, the first and second dentifrice components being maintained separate form the other until dispensed for application to teeth requiring relief from dentine hypersensitivity, at least one of the dentifrice components containing the oxyethylated reaction product of hydrogenated castor oil to reduce astringency when the combined product is used by consumers.

Abstract: A SnF.sub.2 gel composition exhibiting improved stand-up and stability to exposure to air containing moisture which composition contains SNF.sub.2, anhydrous glycerin, a polyethylene glycol having an average molecular weight of 1000 and xanthan gum.

Abstract: A mouth moistener for alleviating dry mouth condition comprised of an aqueous vehicle containing less than about 2% by weight an edible organic acid such as citric or malic acid and a mixture of a water soluble calcium ion releasing salt and a water soluble phosphate ion releasing salt, wherein the solution is unsaturated with respect to calcium phosphate and the solubility product (S.P.) of the calcium and phosphate ion concentration present in the solution, as expressed by the equationS.P.=[Ca][PO.sub.4 ].sup.2is less than about 0.004, wherein [Ca] is the molar concentration of the released calcium ions and [PO.sub.4 ] is the molar concentration of the released phosphate ion.

Abstract: A structure which is useful for making containers for dentifrices, such as tubes, is comprised of a structure where the layer which contacts the dentifrice consists of a blend of polybutylene terephthalate and polyethylene. Other layers can consist of adhesives, paper, foils, other polymers and the like depending on the properties desired. A polybutylene terephthalate-polyethylene layer has been found to have a low degree of absorption of flavorant.

Abstract: Dental plaque-disclosing compositions comprising FD&C Red No. 40 which selectively stain plaque formed on tooth surfaces, making plaque easily observable to the naked eye at visible light wave-lengths.

Abstract: There is disclosed a substrate of layers of materials comprising ethylene vinyl alcohol copolymer layers having sandwiched therein between a metal foil layer and a paper layer all suitably adhered to one another. It is also contemplated that the substrate be employed in fabricating a dentifrice tube.

Abstract: There is disclosed a substrate of layers of materials comprising ethylene propylene copolymer layers having sandwiched therein between a metal foil layer and a paper layer all suitably adhered to one another. It is also contemplated that the substrate be employed in fabricating a dentifrice tube.

Abstract: There is disclosed a substrate of layers of materials comprising fluorinated polyethylene layers having sandwiched therein between a metal foil layer and a paper layer all suitably adhered to one another. It is also contemplated that the substrate be employed in fabricating a dentifrice tube.

Abstract: There is disclosed a substrate of layers of materials comprising acetal polymer layers having sandwiched therein between a metal foil layer and a paper layer all suitably adhered to one another. It is also contemplated that the substrate be employed in fabricating a dentifrice tube.

Abstract: There is disclosed a substrate of layers of materials comprising fluoropolymer layers having sandwiched therein between a metal foil layer and a paper layer all suitably adhered to one another. It is also contemplated that the substrate be employed in fabricating a dentifrice tube.

Abstract: There is disclosed a substrate of layers of materials comprising polyester layers having sandwiched therein between a metal foil layer and a paper layer all suitably adhered to one another. It is also contemplated that the substrate be employed in fabricating a dentifrice tube.

Abstract: A liquid detergent composition containing an anionic surfactant and a minor amount of a water-soluble, positively charged, partially hydrolyzed, protein fraction containing a high concentration of basic amino acids, having an isoionic point greater than 7 and a Bloom gel value of zero which counters the irritation caused by said anionic surfactant without reducing its foaming and detergency properties.

Abstract: A dentifrice composition containing an anionic surfactant, and a minor amount of a water soluble positively charged protein hydrolysate having an isoionic point above 7, and a Bloom gel value of zero, selected from the group consisting of a protein hydrolysate fraction containing high concentrations of basic amino acids or a quaternary derivative of a protein hydrolysate, which counters the irritation to the oral tissue and reduces the bitterness caused by said anionic surfactant, without reducing its foaming and cleansing properties.The present invention relates to novel oral compositions which are substantially non-irritating to the oral tissue, comprising an anionic surfactant and a positively charged water soluble protein hydrolysate fraction containing a high concentration of basic amino acids or a quaternary derivative of a protein hydrolysate.