Abstract:
Described herein are oral care compositions comprising a basic amino acid; a combination of zinc ion sources; and a thickening system comprising a nonionic cellulose ether having a viscosity, measured at 2% in water at 25° C., of 4500 to 7500 cps; and a polysaccharide gum; along with methods of making and using same.
Abstract:
An oral care composition comprises arginine or lysine, zinc citrate and zinc oxide, a fluoride source, and glycerin, as well as to methods of using and of making the composition.
Abstract:
Methods of increasing sIgA levels in an individual's oral cavity are disclosed. The methods comprise applying effective amounts of zinc oxide, zinc citrate, and arginine Methods of increasing the concentration of sIgA in the individual's mucosa pellicle in the oral cavity are disclosed. Methods of increasing phagocytotic activity of phagocytotic cells in the individual's oral cavity are also disclosed. In addition, methods of increasing levels of β-Defensin 1 in the individual's oral cavity are disclosed.
Abstract:
Described herein are oral care compositions comprising a combination of zinc oxide and zinc citrate, and methods of preparing and using the same.
Abstract:
Described herein are oral care compositions comprising a basic amino acid; a combination of zinc ion sources; and from about 0.75 wt. % to about 2 wt. % of a chelating system; along with methods of making and using same.
Abstract:
Described herein are oral care compositions comprising an amino acid; a combination of zinc ion sources; and a thickening system comprising a nonionic cellulose ether having a molecular weight of from about 300,000 to about 350,000; and a polysaccharide gum; along with methods of making and using same.
Abstract:
Described herein are oral care compositions comprising a combination of zinc oxide and zinc citrate, and methods of preparing and using the same.