Drug – bio-affecting and body treating compositions – Dentifrices – Hydroxy carboxylic acid or derivative thereof
Reexamination Certificate
2002-02-13
2003-08-26
Lovering, Richard D. (Department: 1712)
Drug, bio-affecting and body treating compositions
Dentifrices
Hydroxy carboxylic acid or derivative thereof
C210S282000, C210S686000, C252S176000, C252S179000, C424S057000, C426S066000
Reexamination Certificate
active
06610275
ABSTRACT:
FIELD OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to the field of oral hygiene. In particular, the present invention provides a device for treating drinking water to make it hostile to dental plaque.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
Dental plaque is a general term for the diverse microbial (predominantly bacterial) community found on teeth surfaces. Normally it is maintained by the host, by reversible hydrogen bonds including van der Waals forces. But irreversible adhesion to tooth surfaces occurs when there is a shift in the composition of the plaque microflora. Acidogenic species, such as Streptococci mutans and lactobacilli, flourish when there is a low pH in the plaque. Such pH's can be below 4.5.
Mouthwashes and oral rinses have been in use for many years for controlling build-up of dental plaque. Most commercially available mouthwashes contain a fairly high percentage—up to thirty percent being typical—of ethyl alcohol. While these alcohol-containing mouthwashes are considered generally safe and effective, the inclusion of alcohol has several disadvantages. High alcohol mouthwashes have been linked in some cases to increased incidents of mouth and throat cancer. Also, alcohol-containing mouthwashes can be a poison hazard to a small child, and a health hazard to persons who cannot tolerate alcohol for health reasons. Alcohol-containing mouthwashes also are inappropriate for persons who may avoid alcohol because of religious convictions. Alcohol in a mouthwash also may irritate protective layers of the mouth and throat, and dry out inflamed tissues.
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Owades Joseph L.
Owades Ruth M.
Hayes & Soloway P.C.
Lovering Richard D.
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