Abstract: A topical wound therapeutic treatment provides a gel preparation of very low toxicity and good antimicrobial properties. The gel can be formulated for both intra-oral and extra-oral use. The preparation uses high concentration Xylitol in combination with other agents including a non-Xylitol, sugarless, antimicrobial sweetener, such as DL-Menthol, oil of Peppermint, Sorbitol and Glycerin to achieve rapid wound healing with comfort. The dried gel forms a water soluble occlusive dressing to promote healing.

Abstract: A dental hygiene preparation of very low toxicity, but with good remineralization properties and effectiveness in removing food particles and plaques from the tooth surfaces is particularly indicated for use by elderly patients and those with compromised immune systems. The preparation uses a nonfermentable sweetener in lieu of Sodium Fluoride, Sodium Monofluorophasphate or Stannous Fluoride as a caries-preventive agent in combination with Potassium Citrate and Disodium Edetate.

Abstract: An dental hygiene solution is provided comprising water; sodium tripolyphosphates in an amount from 100 to 1000 mg per gallon of water; disodium edetate in an amount from 0.01 to 1.0 ml of saturated solution per gallon of water (0.1 mg to 10 mg per gallon of water); and a detergent in an amount from 1 to 10 ml per gallon of water, which detergent is effective to remove plaque from the tooth surface and thereby reduce the risk of oral diseases associated with plaque such as tooth decay or mouth ulcers. Further provided herein is a dental hygiene paste or gel comprising the same ingredients as the solution and further including a binding agent, such as carboxymethyl-celloulose sodium in an amount from 80 g to 150 g per gallon of water.

Abstract: A dental cleaning solution is an aqueous solution of sodium fluoride in water, from 0.25 to 8 ppm; sodium tripolyphosphates from 100 to 1000 mg per gallon of water; disodium edetate from 0.01 to 0.5 cc per gallon of water; and a detergent from 1 to 10 cc per gallon of water.

Abstract: A dental hygiene device has a brush assembly and a control unit. The brush assembly has a handle with suction and irrigation conduits passing therethrough. A brush head has two or more parallel rows of bristles. Suction and irrigation ports are positioned between the rows and coupled to the suction and irrigation conduits. Suction and irrigation tubes are coupled to the suction and irrigation conduits. The control unit has an irrigation outlet coupled to the irrigation tube and an irrigation pump, and a supply reservoir coupled to the irrigation pump. The supply reservoir contains a dental hygiene solution that is pumped from the supply reservoir through the irrigation outlet into the irrigation tube. The irrigation tube transmits the solution to the irrigation conduit and then to the irrigation port, where it is expelled. A suction inlet is coupled to the suction tube, and a suction pump is coupled to the suction inlet.