Method and kit for treating tooth hypersensitivity

Details Method and kit for treating tooth hypersensitivity Method and kit for treating tooth hypersensitivity

1997-07-28

1999-02-23

Rose, Shep K.

Drug, bio-affecting and body treating compositions

Dentifrices

433215, 4332281, 106 35, A61K 602, A61K 716

Patent

active

058740660

ABSTRACT:
A two-step method for treating tooth hypersensitivity so as to prevent, reduce or eliminate the same, and a kit for use in the same, are disclosed.

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