Abstract: The present invention relates to a toothbrush which exhibits superior interproximal and gingival margin cleaning. The toothbrush includes an elongated handle member connected to a toothbrush head member. The head is divided into two regions. A "toe" region is defined as the part of the head which is furthest from the handle and a "heel" region is the portion of the head which is closest to the handle. A multiplicity of bristles extend from the heel region of the head; the distal ends of these bristles form a longitudinally aligned concave shape when viewed on end.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a toothbrush which exhibits superior interproximal and gingival margin cleaning. The toothbrush includes an elongated handle member connected to a toothbrush head member. The head is divided into two regions. A "toe" region is defined as the part of the head which is furthest from the handle and a "heel" region is the portion of the head which is closest to the handle. A multiplicity of bristles extend from the heel region of the head; the distal ends of these bristles form a longitudinally aligned concave shape when viewed on end.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a toothbrush which exhibits superior interproximal and gingival margin cleaning. The toothbrush includes an elongated handle member connected to a toothbrush head member. The head is divided into two regions. A "toe" region is defined as the part of the head which is furthest from the handle and a "heel" region is the portion of the head which is closest to the handle. A multiplicity of bristles extend from the heel region of the head; the distal ends of these bristles form a longitudinally aligned concave shape when viewed on end.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a toothbrush which exhibits improved tooth and gum cleaning. The toothbrush includes an elongated handle member connected to a toothbrush head member. A multiplicity of bristles extend from the head member; these bristles being comprised of at least two general directional orientations of bristles having a generally rectangular cross-section.

Abstract: An anti-caries aqueous solution, which comprises an aqueous solution containing an anti-caries effective amount of TiF.sub.4 and a chelating agent in an amount effective to stablilize the TiF.sub.4, said solution having a pH of at least about 3.5.

Abstract: An extrudable, shape-retaining aqueous toothpaste which comprises an anti-caries effective amount of TiF.sub.4, a dental polishing or abrasive agent, a chelating agent in an amount effective to stabilize the TiF.sub.4, and an aqueous dental vehicle, said aqueous toothpaste having a pH of at least about 3.5.

Abstract: A dentifrice containing an anticaries agent and an abrasive is produced to which has been added at least one color indicator which, when the user brushes his or her teeth with the dentifrice, results in a color change in the dentifrice within the user's mouth after a predetermined period of brushing time has elapsed for the purpose of indicating to the user that he or she has brushed his or her teeth a sufficient length of time.

Abstract: Compositions for preventing the attachment of dental plaque to the surfaces of the teeth comprise certain sulfonated poly(arylene ether sulfone) polymers and the pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof in a pharmaceutically acceptable nonabrasive gel vehicle comprising a selected polyoxypropylene/polyoxyethylene block copolymer as the principal gelling agent.

Abstract: Novel oral antimicrobial compositions comprising a synergistic combination of a specific halogenated salicylanilide and a specific quaternary ammonium compound are disclosed.

Abstract: Oral compositions containing dextranase and a stabilizer/activator selected from the group consisting of manganeous ions, calcium ions, magnesium ions, and mixtures thereof.