Abstract
A method of smoothing teeth is disclosed that is based on surprising evidence achieved by practicing a method involving application of calcium powder or calcium containing composition to teeth, and maintaining it in contact with the teeth by application of an edible adherent wax containing material, that serves to maintain contact between the teeth and the calcium powder or calcium containing composition for at least one hour.
Claims
1. A method of smoothing teeth consisting of the steps: a) providing at least one tooth that is to be smoothed; b) topically applying calcium powder or calcium containing composition to an area on said at least one tooth that is to be smoothed; c) applying a composition of matter consisting of edible adherent wax containing material to said area of said at least one tooth that has had calcium powder or calcium containing composition applied thereto, said composition of matter serving to retain said calcium powder or calcium containing composition in place without requiring use of a backing strip; d) maintaining the result of practicing steps a)-c) for a period of time; and e) repeating steps b)-d).
2. A method of smoothing teeth consisting of the steps: a) providing at least one tooth that is to be smoothed; b) topically applying calcium powder or calcium containing composition to an area on said at least one tooth that is to be smoothed; c) applying a composition of matter consisting of: beeswax; oil; and 2/8 plaque inhibiting material; wherein the 2/8 plaque inhibiting material is selected from the group consisting of: sodium bicarbonate; and potassium bicarbonate; to said area of said at least one tooth that has had calcium powder or calcium containing composition applied thereto, said composition of matter serving to retain said calcium powder or calcium containing composition in place without requiring use of a backing strip; d) maintaining the result of practicing steps a)-c) for a period of time; and e) repeating steps b)-d).
3. A method as in claim 1, in which the step d) period of time is at least one hour.
4. A method as in claim 2, in which the step d) period of time is at least one hour.
Description
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
(1) FIG. 1a shows a Chap-Stick type tubular container for composition.
(2) FIG. 1b shows a tubular container containing both calcium containing and substantially not calcium containing compositions of matter, one centrally and one surrounding said central location.
(3) FIG. 1c shows a tubular container containing both calcium containing and substantially not calcium containt compositions of matter, one on one side of a diameter and one on the other side of said diameter.
(4) FIG. 2 shows a stick of composition material that can be applied to teeth.
(5) FIG. 3 demonstrates a tub of composition from which a person can apply composition by use of fingers.
(6) FIG. 4 demonstrates use of an applicator held by fingers to apply composition.
(7) FIG. 5 demonstrates application of composition via a spray.
(8) FIG. 6 demonstrates application of composition by syringe.
(9) FIG. 7 demonstrates application of composition via applying a strip containing said calcium and composition.
(10) FIG. 8a demonstrates .a lower tooth with rough top edge which contains a groove, before practice of the present invention.
(11) FIG. 8a demonstrates the lower tooth of FIG. 8a with a smoother top edge after practice of the present invention method.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION
(12) Turning now to FIG. 1a, there is shown a Chap-Stick type tubular container for calcium and composition of matter (CM). This is a preferred embodiment.
(13) FIG. 1b shows a tubular container as in FIG. 1a, containing both calcium containing (CM1) (CM2) and not necessarily calcium containing (CM2) (CM1) compositions of matter, one centrally located (CM2) and one surrounding said central location (CM1). (Note, the definitely calcium containing composition can be either centrally located, or surrounding the central location).
(14) FIG. 1c shows a tubular container as in FIG. 1a, containing both calcium containing (CM1) (CM2) and not necessarily calcium containing (CM2) (CM1) compositions of matter, one on one side of a diameter (CM1) and one on the other side of said diameter (CM2).
(15) FIG. 2 shows a stick of composition of matter (CM), (calcium containing or not), that can be applied to teeth. Much like a Crayon it preferrably has a surrounding paper.
(16) FIG. 3 demonstrates a tub of composition of matter (CM) from which a user can apply composition by use of fingers.
(17) FIG. 4 demonstrates use of an applicator (ST) held by a user's fingers which can be used to apply composition of matter (CM).
(18) FIG. 5 demonstrates application of composition of matter (CM) can be via a spray container.
(19) FIG. 6 demonstrates application of composition of matter (CM) can be by syringe.
(20) It is noted that in the cases of FIGS. 2-6 a user will typically apply calcium, (eg. powdered coral calcium or perhaps by brushing with a calcium containin toothpaste such as Sensodyne Pronamel and swishing it over teeth), to areas of teeth needing smoothing, and then apply composition of matter not necessarily containing calcium, using the respective systems in said FIGS. 2-6.
(21) FIG. 7 demonstrates application of composition of matter via applying a strip containing said composition of matter, and calcium, in ascending order so that calcium will directly contact teeth. This is also a preferred approach.
(22) FIG. 8a demonstrates a lower tooth with rough top edge which contains a groove, before practice of the present invention.
(23) FIG. 8b demonstrates the lower tooth of FIG. 8a with a smoother top edge after practice of the present invention method or a period of a few weeks. Extended practice of the present invention leads to progressively better results. Note, the results of FIGS. 8a and 8b have been observed and are directly the experience of Applicant Welch. He attests that his teeth have become smoother in regions of the lower edges of upper frontal teeth, and the upper edges of lower frontal teeth. Applicant Welch can only attest to the tongue test. His treated teeth feel much smoother when he runs his tongue over them. The way Applicant Welch stumbled onto the present invention involved brushing and swishing Sensodyne ProNamel toothpaste over the rough edged teeth. He noticed over a very long period of time that the roughness of his teeth seemed to be smoothing out. He than began using the composition Applicant Wehrli had earlier developed, as described elsewhere in the Specification, and noticed a faster pace of the roughness being smoothed. Applicant Welch cautiously reported the effect to Applicant Wehrli, but after some time reported that he knew the effect was real. He then began applying powdered Coral Calcium to the rough edges of his teeth, and noticed a much faster pace of the roughness smoothing out. Applicant Welch as been practicing the present invention primarily at night, while sleeping and has also found that results do not brush off in the morning. It appears to Applicant Welch that calcium has been firmly incorporated into rough edges of his teeth. To be completely scientifically correct, Applicant Welch can not attest that recalcification is a warranted term at this time, but does attest that a definite smoothing effect has occured on rough edges of his teeth by practice of the present invention. Applicant Wehrli has suggested that the presence of OH ions provided by her previously developed composition of matter are necessary for the effect Applicant Welch has discovered.
(24) In any of the foregoing methodology, it is noted that the composition of matter which is applied to maintain calcium in place can itself contain calcium.
(25) Also, while not Claimed as such herein, it is believed that the effect Applicant Welch has disclovered is the result of the recalcification of the teeth subjected to the present invention methodology. Formal research would be necessary before such a definite claim of recalcification is justified, however. Initial contact with researchers in the dental field has been achieved, and interest was expressed thereby.
(26) It is also noted that while FIGS. 1b and 1c suggest using a single tube for dispensing both Calcium containing and not necessarily Calcium containing compositions of matter, it is withing the scope of the Claims to use two tubes, one for Calcium containing and one for not necessarily Calcium containing compositions of matter.
(27) It is also noted that very recent investigation of Mr. Welch's teeth suggests that the effect described results from a rebuilding of apparent enamel from location on his teeth which still have enamel present. Observation seems to indicate that the grooves in the tops of his lower front teeth are being compensated by enamel-like material growing up and into the grooves.
(28) Also, it has been noticed that combining Sensodyne Pro-Enamel with Coral Calcium prior to application to teeth seems to improve adherence properties.
(29) Finally, it is possible that the present invention might provide the seeds of a new approach to achieving more than smoothing rough portions of teeth. It might provide insight into a new approach to filling cavities.
(30) Having hereby disclosed the subject matter of the present invention, it should be obvious that many modifications, substitutions, and variations of the present invention are possible in view of the teachings. It is therefore to be understood that the invention may be practiced other than as specifically described, and should be limited in its breadth and scope only by the Claims.
