lntraoral Cleaning Tablet

Abstract

The intraoral cleaning tablet has a chewable gum to stimulate saliva and a fibrous ingestible material in the form of dried apple peel. The dried apple peel embedded within the chewable gum in order to clean the teeth. The chewable gum is plastic-free and biodegradable, comprised of ingredients such as mastic or chicle.

Claims

1. An intraoral cleaning tablet comprising: (a) a chewable gum to stimulate saliva; and (b) a fibrous ingestible material, wherein: (i) the fibrous ingestible material is dried apple peel embedded within the chewable gum in order to clean the teeth; and (ii) the chewable gum is plastic-free and biodegradable.

2. The tablet of claim 1, wherein the apple peel is freeze dried.

3. The tablet of claim 1, wherein the chewable gum is mastic.

4. The tablet of claim 1, wherein the chewable gum is chicle.

5. The tablet of claim 1, wherein the tablet further includes a gelatinous substance encasing the chewable gum.

6. The tablet of claim 1, wherein the tablet further includes a supplement.

7. A method of making an intraoral cleaning tablet comprising the steps of: (a) collecting an apple peel; (b) drying the apple peel; (c) blending the apple peel with other ingredients for the tablet to form a composition; (d) compressing the composition; and (e) forming the composition into a tablet.

8. The method of claim 7, wherein the method further includes the step of: freezing the dried apple peel.

9. The method of claim 7, wherein the method further includes the step of: coating the tablet in a gum.

10. The method of claim 7, wherein the other ingredients include a chewable gum that is plastic-free and biodegradable.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0028] The fibrous ingestible material in the form of apple peel, which is embedded within a chewable gum. The gum is preferably mastic gum but may also be chicle.

[0029] The tablet could be in the form of a hard tablet, or soft gum or jube.

[0030] The tablet can be coated or uncoated.

[0031] When the tablet is chewed, the apple peel removes the plaque and debris from the teeth, gums and oral cavity.

[0032] The apple peel is an organic material which is inherently flavoured. If the apple peel is swallowed, it would do no harm.

[0033] Chewing or sucking the tablet can help to remove plaque and stimulate saliva.

[0034] The tablet is moved around within the mouth by the tongue, cheeks and lips to clean all areas of the mouth and teeth.

[0035] The tablet contains additives, such as essential oils (including eucalyptus oil or peppermint oil). Peppermint oil is a popular essential oil used alone and in combination with other essential oils. Menthol is the main component of peppermint oil and is responsible for the noticeable cooling sensation.

[0036] The tablet contains calcium hydroxyapatite, which is useful for tooth health.

[0037] The tablet may include health supplements, such as zinc, fluoride, and Vitamin C, prebiotics, probiotics, postbiotics and herbal ingredients.

[0038] The tablet may also include catalytic nanozyme to reduce plaque.

[0039] The intraoral cleaning tablet is made by:

[0040] (a) collecting apple peel;

[0041] (b) drying the apple peel;

[0042] (c) blending the apple peel with other ingredients for the tablet to form a composition;

[0043] (d) compressing the composition; and

[0044] (e) forming the composition into a tablet.

[0045] The method preferably includes the step of freezing the dried apple peel. The method may include a step of coating the tablet in a gum.

[0046] The present invention provides an oral hygiene product which is safe to ingest because it contains organic ingredients that are plastic-free and biodegradable, which can remove plaque and debris from the teeth, gums and the oral cavity without the use of water.

[0047] In the present specification and claims (if any), the word ‘comprising’ and its derivatives including ‘comprises’ and ‘comprise’ include each of the stated integers but does not exclude the inclusion of one or more further integers.

[0048] Reference throughout this specification to ‘one embodiment’ or ‘an embodiment’ means that a particular feature, structure, or characteristic described in connection with the embodiment is included in at least one embodiment of the present invention. Thus, the appearance of the phrases ‘in one embodiment’ or ‘in an embodiment’ in various places throughout this specification are not necessarily all referring to the same embodiment. Furthermore, the particular features, structures, or characteristics may be combined in any suitable manner in one or more combinations.

[0049] In compliance with the statute, the invention has been described in language more or less specific to structural or methodical features. It is to be understood that the invention is not limited to specific features shown or described since the means herein described comprises preferred forms of putting the invention into effect. The invention is, therefore, claimed in any of its forms or modifications within the proper scope of the appended claims (if any) appropriately interpreted by those skilled in the art.