Abstract: A liquid composition that is applied to teeth in advance of a whitening gel or paste. The liquid composition is preferably in a viscous gel form, such that when the composition is applied to teeth, it does not flow quickly off the teeth. The composition contains ne diluent; oxidizer; buffering agent; suspending agent; emollient; surface active agent; germicide; gelling agent; optionally one or more flavoring components selected from flavor stabilizers, sweeteners, and taste enhancers; and pH control agent.

Abstract: An oral care composition comprising: 24-33 percent by weight glycerine; 7-16 percent by weight calcium peroxide; 1-9 percent by weight triethanolamine; 1-5 percent by weight EDTA acid; 1-5 percent by weight dequest 2010; 0.25-2.5 percent by weight sodium saccharinate; 7-16 percent by weight citric acid; and 0.25-3.5 percent by weight carbopol 934.

Abstract: A powder composition soluble in water to form a mouthwash having the following ingredients in percent by weight:______________________________________ Ingredient Amount ______________________________________ Calcium peroxide 0.5-80.0 Sodium perborate 0.5-80.0 Sodium Bicarbonate 1.0-95.0 Tetrasodium pyrophosphate 0.5-50.0 Sodium lauryl sulfate 0.5-4.0 Sodium sacchrinate 0.5-1.0 Sorbisil TS-10 (hydrated silica) 1.0-10.0 Sodium benzoate 0.5-10.0 Citric acid (anhydrous) 0.5-25.0 Mint flavor 0.5-1.0 Potassium carbonate 0.5-10.0 Tea tree oil 0.5-10.0 Sodium monofluorophosphate 0.1-1.0 Thymol (5-methyl-2-isopropyl-1-phenol), .05-10.