Abstract: This invention comprises a set of dental products and methods to prevent and treat dentinal hypersensitivity, prevent tooth decay, and heal incipient caries by means of Mouth Friendly® dental products containing calcium carbonate, having a preferred particle size of 1 to 100 nanometers (nm), and a preferred weight range of 5 to 30%. Said products must contain 8 to 95 weight percent of xylitol, plus the surfactant system described in U.S. Pat. No. 5,496,541 (Mar. 5, 1996) and U.S. Pat. No. 5,900,230 (May 4, 1999). It is further required that all irritants and other mouth unfriendly ingredients be absent from the dental products of this invention. Additional features of this invention include prevention and treatment of aphthous ulcers, oral mucositis, periodontal disease, perioral dermatitis, halitosis, oral candida, chapped lips, and oral plaque and tartar. This invention also ameliorates the condition of those who suffer from xerostomia and cold sores.

Abstract: The dental products of this invention can be used to treat and prevent periodontal disease. They contain a synergistic mixture of poloxamers, and/or poloxamer congeners, plus xylitol. These active ingredients are present in specific amounts. It is also necessary to eliminate all irritants from the dental products of this invention. The dental products of this invention include a dentifrice paste or gel, powder, granules, disintegrable tablet, and a mouthwash, lozenge, and chewing gum.

Abstract: Dental products employing a ternary surfactant system of poloxamers, anionic polysaccharides, and nonionic cellulose ethers. This ternary surfactant system has greatly enhanced foaming power relative to poloxamers alone or to poloxamers plus anionic polysaccharides or to poloxamers plus nonionic cellulose ethers. The poloxamer-anionic polysaccharide-nonionic cellulose ether surfactant system has little or no taste, is nonirritating, and has excellent adhesion to tooth surfaces and oral mucosa. Inclusion of a mild abrasive plus one or more of xylitol, raw licorice, licorice extract, and glycyrrhizin and its derivatives enhances the clinical efficacy of the formulations by further reducing plaque buildup thus brightening teeth and reducing tooth decay and periodontal disease.The surfactant system can be used in a dentifrice paste or gel, powder, granules, disintegrable tablet, and a mouthwash, lozenge, and chewing gum.