Method of, and system for smoothing teeth

Abstract

A method of smoothing teeth is disclosed, the utility of which is based on surprising empirical evidence achieved via practice of a method involving application of calcium thereto and maintaining it in contact therewith by application of a composition of matter that adheres to said teeth.

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 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 at least one hour; and e) repeating steps b)-d).

2. (canceled)

3. A method as in claim 1, in which step b) involves powdered coral calcium.

4. A method as in claim 1, in which the step c) composition of matter comprises beeswax.

5. A method as in claim 1, in which the step c) composition of matter comprises at least one selection from the group consisting of: beeswax; honey; gum; lanolin; tallow; carnuba; candelilla; soy; ceresin; montan; paraffin; ethylenic polymers; chlorinated naphthalenes; Fisher-Tropsch; castor wax; glycowax; carnuba wax; and in which the step c) composition of matter comprises at least one selection from the group consisting of an oil comprising at least one selection from the group consisting of: castor oil; almond oil; cashew oil; hazelnut oil; macadamia oil; pecan oil; pistachio oil; walnut oil; coconut oil; corn oil; cottonseed oil; canola oil; olive oil; palm oil; peanut oil; safflower oil; seseme oil; soybean oil; sunflower oil; acia oil; blackcurrant oil; borage oil; evening primrose oil; amaranth oil; apricot oil; argan oil; avocado oil; babassu oil; ben oil from moringa oleifera; carob oil; coriander seed oil; false flax oil from coriander seeds; grape seed oil; hemp oil; meadowfoam seed oil; mustard oil; okra seed oil; perilla seed oil; pine seed oil; poppyseed oil; prune kernel oil; pumpkinseed oil; quinoa oil; ramtil oil; rice bran oil; thistle oil; wheat germ oil; radish oil; rapeseed oil; cod oil.

6. A method as in claim 1, in which the step c) composition of matter comprises a selection from the group consisting of: only: beeswax; oil; and 2/8 plaque inhibiting material; and beeswax; oil; and 2/8 plaque inhibiting material; that further comprises an amount of powdered calcium equal to between 1 and 100% by volume of a volume of the recited composition of matter.

7. A method as in claim 6, in which the plaque inhibiting material is selected from the group consisting of: sodium bicarbonate; and potassium bicarbonate.

8. The method as in claim 1, in which the composition of matter further comprises at least one selection from the group consisting of: oils; fragrances; preservatives; flavoring; colorings; medicinals; and decay inhibiting materials.

9. A method as in claim 1, in which the composition of matter provides negative ions in a typical mamallian's mouth.

10. A method as in claim 1, in which the composition of matter: adheres to teeth and serves as a barrier between teeth and gums, and the environment; inhibits plaque from adhering to teeth; and optionally dissolves and/or absorbs plague.

11. A method as in claim 1, which involves the step of applying said step c) composition of matter to said teeth via: application from a tube of material; application from a stick of material; application by use of finger; application by use of an applicator held by fingers; application via a spray; application by syringe; and application via use of an application brush or the like, as opposed to an toothbrush brush which serves to remove material.

12. A method as in claim 1, which further comprises a disenser to disense said step c) composition of matter selected from the group consisting of: a tube comprising means for dispensing said composition of material onto teeth, said dispensing means comprising a means for causing said material to extend from said tube in a manner allowing it to be placed into contact with teeth; a tub of composition for application via fingers or the like; a means for spraying said material at teeth.

13. A method as in claim 1, in which the step c) composition of matter is fabricated by a method comprising the steps of: a) providing an edible wax and heating it until it becomes a liquid; b) entering a component which serves to inhibit plaque from forming on teeth and causing it to become substantially uniformly distributed therewithin; c) cooling the result.

14. A method as in claim 13 wherein a selection from the group consisting of: one or more oils; fragrances; flavors; preservatives; colorings; and medicinals; is entered before cooling in step c.

15. A method as in claim 13 in which said composition of material comprises, by volume, a selection from the group consisting of: only: approximately: edible adherent material, such as beeswax, (one part); oil (five parts); and 2/8 plaque inhibiting material (two parts); and approximately: beeswax; oil; and 2/8 plaque inhibiting material; that further comprises an amount of powdered calcium equal to between 1 and 100% by volume of a volume of the recited composition of matter.

16. A method as in claim 15 in which the oil includes medicinals.

17. A method as in claim 1, which involves repeating: at last once a day for at least one week; at least once a day for at least two weeks; at least twice a day; at least twice a day for at least two weeks; at least once a day for more than two weeks.

18. A method as in claim 1, in which the composition of matter comprises at least one selection from the group consisting of: almond flavored; beef flavored; chicken flavored; turkey; lamb flavored; fish; liver; egg; mint; orange.

19. A method as in claim 1, in which the at least one tooth is from a selection form the group consisting of: cat teeth; dog teeth; and human teeth.

20. A method as in claim 1, in which the composition of matter contains at least one selection from the group consisting of: acid neutralizing material; breath freshening material; and at least one medicinal.

21. A method as in claim 1, in which the composition of matter does not require an acid component and presents with a pH of at least 6.0.

22. A method as in claim 1, in which the steps of: b) topically applying calcium powder or calcium containing composition to an area on said at least one tooth that is to be smoothed; and c) applying a composition of matter 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; are accomplished substantially simultaneously by providing said composition of matter in a tube or equivalent, exposing said composition of matter to calcium powder or calcium containing composition by dipping it thereinto, and applying the combined calcium powder and composition of matter to said at least one tooth in a single effort which substantially maintains the order of application of calcium powder and composition of matter.

23. A method as in claim 1, in which the steps of: b) topically applying calcium powder or calcium containing composition to an area on said at least one tooth that is to be smoothed; and c) applying a composition of matter 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; are accomplished substantially simultaneously by providing said composition of matter and calcium powder or calcium containing composition in a mixture, and applying the combined calcium powder or calcium containing composition, and composition of matter to said at least one tooth in a single effort by applying said mixture thereto.

24. A method as in claim 1, in which the steps of: b) topically applying calcium powder or calcium containing composition to an area on said at least one tooth that is to be smoothed; and c) applying a composition of matter 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; are accomplished by providing said composition of matter substantially without calcium powder or calcium containing composition present therein and composition of matter substantially with calcium powder or calcium containing composition present therein in a tube, said composition of matter substantially without calcium powder or calcium containing composition present therein being present at a selection from the group consisting of: at a central location therewithin; and surrounding said central location therewithin; with said composition of matter with calcium powder or calcium containing composition present therein being present at the complimentary position of: surrounding said central location therewithin; a central location therewithin; and first causing said compositing of matter containing calcium powder or calcium containing composition to be applied to said at least one tooth, followed by causing said compositing of matter substantially not containing calcium powder or calcium containing composition to be applied to said at least one tooth in quick succession.

25. A method as in claim 1, in which the steps of: b) topically applying calcium powder or calcium containing composition to an area on said at least one tooth that is to be smoothed; and c) applying a composition of matter 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 in place; are accomplished by providing said composition of matter substantially without calcium powder or calcium containing composition present therein and composition of matter substantially with calcium powder or calcium containing composition present therein in a tube, said composition of matter substantially without calcium powder or calcium containing composition present therein being present at a selection from the group consisting of: on a first side of a diameter location therewithin; and on a second side of said diameter location therewithin; with said composition of matter with calcium powder or calcium containing composition present therein being present at the complimentary position of: on said second side of said diameter location therewithin; on said first side of a diameter location therewithin; and and first causing said compositing of matter containing calcium powder or calcium containing composition to be applied to said at least one tooth, followed by causing said compositing of matter not containing calcium powder or calcium containing composition to be applied to said at least one tooth in quick succession.

26. A method of smoothing teeth comprising the steps of: a) surface cleaning at least one tooth to be smoothed; b) applying a calcium containing composition of matter to said area of said at least one tooth, said calcium containing composition of matter serving to retain said calcium in place without requiring use of backing strip; d) maintaining the scenario achieved in the foregoing steps for at least one hour.

27. A method as in claim 26, wherein the calcium containing composition of matter comprises, approximately: beeswax; oil; and 2/8 plaque inhibiting material; and also further comprises an amount of powdered calcium equal to between 1 and 100% by volume, of a volume of the recited composition.

28.-29. (canceled)

30. A method of smoothing teeth consisting of the steps: a) providing at least one tooth which is to be smoothed; b) topically appling 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 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, said composition of matter further comprising a source of OH ions; d) maintaining the result of practicing steps a)-c) for at least one hour; and e) repeating steps b)-d).

Description

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0236] FIG. 1a shows a Chap-Stick type tubular container for composition.

[0237] 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.

[0238] 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.

[0239] FIG. 2 shows a stick of composition material that can be applied to teeth.

[0240] FIG. 3 demonstrates a tub of composition from which a person can apply composition by use of fingers.

[0241] FIG. 4 demonstrates use of an applicator held by fingers to apply composition.

[0242] FIG. 5 demonstrates application of composition via a spray.

[0243] FIG. 6 demonstrates application of composition by syringe.

[0244] FIG. 7 demonstrates application of composition via applying a strip containing said calcium and composition.

[0245] FIG. 8a demonstrates .a lower tooth with rough top edge which contains a groove, before practice of the present invention.

[0246] FIG. 8a demonstrates the lower tooth of FIG. 8a with a smoother top edge after practice of the present invention method.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0247] 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.

[0248] 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).

[0249] 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).

[0250] 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.

[0251] FIG. 3 demonstrates a tub of composition of matter (CM) from which a user can apply composition by use of fingers.

[0252] FIG. 4 demonstrates use of an applicator (ST) held by a user's fingers which can be used to apply composition of matter (CM).

[0253] FIG. 5 demonstrates application of composition of matter (CM) can be via a spray container.

[0254] FIG. 6 demonstrates application of composition of matter (CM) can be by syringe.

[0255] 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.

[0256] 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.

[0257] FIG. 8a demonstrates a lower tooth with rough top edge which contains a groove, before practice of the present invention.

[0258] 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.

[0259] 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.

[0260] 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.

[0261] 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.

[0262] 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.

[0263] Also, it has been noticed that combining Sensodyne Pro-Enamel with Coral Calcium prior to application to teeth seems to improve adherence properties.

[0264] 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.

[0265] 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.