The Procter Gamble Company

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The Procter & Gamble

Robert Vincent Faller

Arif Ali Baig

Donald James White, Jr

George Endell Deckner

Donald James White

Melvin A Barbera

Steven Carl Burgess

Douglas Craig Scott

Francis O Agricola

Gary Stephenson

Dale Alan Cooper

Worth D Bowman

George Endel Deckner

Sandra Lynn Eversole

John Michael Best

Disclosed are methods of treating and protecting teeth against erosion by use of oral compositions comprising polymeric mineral surface active agents, metal ions such as stannous and zinc and combinations thereof. The present methods provide improved resistance of teeth to erosive demineralization or dissolution and prevention of tooth damage by subsequent exposure of teeth to erosive chemicals such as acidic foods and beverages.

Method of protecting teeth against erosion

Disclosed are oral care compositions comprising selected surface-active organophosphate compounds and methods of use to provide protection of teeth from erosion caused by the action of chemicals, such as harsh abrasives and acids. The surface-active organophosphate compounds are substantive to teeth, the phosphate groups binding the calcium in teeth and thus preventing loss of calcium from dissolution when contacted with acids. The organophosphate compound may also deposit a protective surface coating that prevents contact of teeth with erosive challenges. Selected organophosphate compounds contain one or more phosphate groups and are combined in the oral care composition with one or more of a fluoride ion agent, an antimicrobial agent preferably selected from quaternary ammonium compounds and polyvalent metal salts, an anticalculus agent and additional surfactant, to provide benefits including superior anti-erosion, anticaries, antiplaque and anti-staining as demonstrated by enhanced fluoride uptake, remineralization, resistance to acid demineralization and antimicrobial activities, resulting in improved overall tooth health, structural integrity and appearance.

Compositions and methods for improving overall tooth health and appearance

Disclosed are methods of enhancing fluoride incorporation into teeth and mineralization of teeth by use of oral care compositions comprising the combination of one or more fluoride ion sources and specialized phosphonate containing polymers or telomers. The present methods provide enhanced protection of teeth against caries and cavities and increased resistance to acid demineralization associated with caries processes as well as anticalculus (antitartar) benefits.

Method of enhancing fluoridation and mineralization of teeth

The present invention is directed to a method of treating dental erosion, preventing dental discoloration or both comprising orally administering to a mammal (preferably, a human) a beverage composition having a pH of greater than about 5.5; wherein the beverage composition comprises a compound having the structure:wherein n is an integer averaging from about 7 to about 100 and M, M', and M&#x2033; are each, independently, selected from the group consisting of sodium and potassium. The present invention is further directed to kits comprising the foregoing beverage composition and information that use of the beverage composition provides treatment against dental erosion, dental discoloration or both.

Methods of inhibiting dental erosion/discoloration using a beverage composition comprising a long chain polyphosphate

Oral compositions effective against caries containing strontium EDTA and a soluble fluoride ion source are described herein.

Oral compositions

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Loveland, OH, United States of America

Robert Vincent Faller