Abstract: Some embodiments of the present disclosure include a dental gel formulation for protecting a user's teeth and gums from acid resulting from acid reflux disease or bacterial plaque. The dental gel may include a gel carrier and a treatment ingredient, the treatment ingredient being a member selected from the group consisting of an antibacterial ingredient, an acid neutralizing ingredient, a vitamin, a mineral ingredient, a probiotic, natural extracts and oils, and medication. In some embodiments, the gel carrier may be a poloxamer 407 gel, and the treatment ingredients may include sodium bicarbonate, calcium carbonate, xylitol, and optionally melatonin.

Abstract: Some embodiments of the present disclosure include a dental gel formulation for protecting a user's teeth and gums from acid resulting from acid reflux disease or bacterial plaque. The dental gel may include a gel carrier and a treatment ingredient, the treatment ingredient being a member selected from the group consisting of an antibacterial ingredient, an acid neutralizing ingredient, a vitamin, a mineral ingredient, a probiotic, natural extracts and oils, and medication. In some embodiments, the gel carrier may be a poloxamer 407 gel, and the treatment ingredients may include sodium bicarbonate, calcium carbonate, xylitol, and optionally melatonin.

Abstract: A bruxism appliance and a method of forming a bruxism appliance is described for providing a patient and a dentist with a visual indication of the degree of bruxism by the patient. The invention teaches the application of an abradable composition to the non-retaining/opposing dentition contacting surfaces of the appliance in order that specific wear patterns can be observed on the appliance following use by a patient.

Abstract: A bruxism appliance and a method of forming a bruxism appliance is described for providing a patient and a dentist with a visual indication of the degree of bruxism by the patient. The invention teaches the application of an abradable composition to the nonretaining/opposing dentition contacting surfaces of the appliance in order that specific wear patterns can be observed on the appliance following use by a patient.