Disclosed herein are oral care compositions comprising a peroxide whitening complex in an amount to provide from 3.5% to 7% of hydrogen peroxide by weight of the composition, and a block copolymer of ethylene oxide and propylene oxide in an amount of from 40% to 60% by weight of the composition. Methods of making and using the dentifrices are also provided.

Disclosed herein are oral care compositions comprising a peroxide whitening complex in an amount to provide from 3.5% to 7% of hydrogen peroxide by weight of the composition, and a block copolymer of ethylene oxide and propylene oxide in an amount of from 40% to 60% by weight of the composition. Methods of making and using the dentifrices are also provided.

This invention relates to oral care compositions comprising arginine or lysine, zinc citrate and zinc oxide, and a fluoride source, as well as to methods of using and of making these compositions.

This invention relates to oral care compositions comprising arginine or lysine, zinc citrate and zinc oxide, and a fluoride source, as well as to methods of using and of making these compositions.

Aspects of the present invention relate inter alia to compositions which may have utility as anti-microbials. Such antimicrobial compositions may be for use in promoting wound healing and/or the treatment of microbial infections. In certain embodiments, the invention relates to an antimicrobial composition and/or combinations comprising copper gluconate and zinc gluconate which may be for use in treating and/or preventing infections and/or promoting wound healing. Certain aspects of the present invention further elate to an antimicrobial composition and/or device comprising copper gluconate, zinc gluconate and Lactobacillus plantarum for use in treating infections and/or promoting wound healing. Also encompassed by the present invention are methods of treating microbial and/or fungal infections in a subject, for example infections of the genital tract. Aspects of the present invention include a composition comprising a zinc salt and a copper salt, wherein the zinc salt is zinc gluconate and the copper salt is copper gluconate.

A toothpaste composition includes a structurant and a thickener, wherein the toothpaste composition has a predetermined viscosity and phase angle by using the structurant instead of reducing the content of a thickener, and thereby has an improved release property during use while maintaining a shape retention property of the toothpaste, and has an improved feeling of refreshment, flavor releasing power, cleaning power, and stain removal power. Further, provided is a toothpaste composition including a chelating agent containing phosphate and silica, wherein the chelating agent is supersaturated to precipitate phosphate to provide strong cleaning power, a whitening effect, a stain removal effect, and a crunchy sensation. Further, provided is a toothpaste composition including a peroxide, a thickener, and a spreading agent, wherein the peroxide and the thickener are separated from each other, providing excellent sense of use, stability, and a whitening effect in an anhydrous state.

A toothpaste composition includes a structurant and a thickener, wherein the toothpaste composition has a predetermined viscosity and phase angle by using the structurant instead of reducing the content of a thickener, and thereby has an improved release property during use while maintaining a shape retention property of the toothpaste, and has an improved feeling of refreshment, flavor releasing power, cleaning power, and stain removal power. Further, provided is a toothpaste composition including a chelating agent containing phosphate and silica, wherein the chelating agent is supersaturated to precipitate phosphate to provide strong cleaning power, a whitening effect, a stain removal effect, and a crunchy sensation. Further, provided is a toothpaste composition including a peroxide, a thickener, and a spreading agent, wherein the peroxide and the thickener are separated from each other, providing excellent sense of use, stability, and a whitening effect in an anhydrous state.

A soluble fiber lozenge provided herein includes a body that is partially or wholly receivable in an oral cavity. The body includes a soluble-fiber matrix and one or more additives dispersed in the soluble-fiber matrix. In some cases, a soluble fiber lozenge provided herein includes at least 40 weight percent of soluble fiber. In some cases, soluble fiber in soluble fiber lozenge provided herein can include maltodextrin. The soluble fiber lozenge is adapted to release one or more additives from the body when the body is received within the oral cavity of a consumer and exposed to saliva. A method of making soluble fiber lozenges provided herein includes forming a molten mixture of at least 40 weight percent soluble fiber, one or more additives, and less than 15 weight percent water while maintaining a mixture temperature of less than 200° C. and portioning the molten mixture into a plurality of soluble fiber lozenges. In some cases, the ingredients can be mixed to form the molten mixture in an extruder.

A soluble fiber lozenge provided herein includes a body that is partially or wholly receivable in an oral cavity. The body includes a soluble-fiber matrix and one or more additives dispersed in the soluble-fiber matrix. In some cases, a soluble fiber lozenge provided herein includes at least 40 weight percent of soluble fiber. In some cases, soluble fiber in soluble fiber lozenge provided herein can include maltodextrin. The soluble fiber lozenge is adapted to release one or more additives from the body when the body is received within the oral cavity of a consumer and exposed to saliva. A method of making soluble fiber lozenges provided herein includes forming a molten mixture of at least 40 weight percent soluble fiber, one or more additives, and less than 15 weight percent water while maintaining a mixture temperature of less than 200° C. and portioning the molten mixture into a plurality of soluble fiber lozenges. In some cases, the ingredients can be mixed to form the molten mixture in an extruder.

Methods are described that provide controlled release of beneficial bacteria to the oral cavity. Such bacteria can subsequently colonize the oral cavity and displace or suppress the growth of pathogenic microorganisms. Described devices include a stabilized preparation of such beneficial bacteria and provide a consumable liquid, wet foam, or gel that includes such bacteria when used.