ORAL HYGIENE COMPOSITIONS
The following includes information that may be useful in understanding the present disclosure. It is
not an admission that any of the information provided herein is prior art nor material to the presently
described or claimed disclosures, nor that any publication or document that is specifically or implicitly
referenced is prior art.
The present disclosure relates generally to the field of oral hygiene compositions and more
specifically relates to toothpaste compositions and packaging.
Many people suffer from tooth decay, which can lead to root canals and gum disease.
Not only are these conditions painful and can keep people up at night, they can also lead to infections and a
decline in overall health. Some people may use one of the many toothpaste products on the market in an
attempt to overcome these issues, but these products fail to combine fluoridation with anti-viral, anti
bacterial, anti-fungal, and anti-septic to clean the mouth. A suitable solution is desired.
BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE DISCLOSURE
The present disclosure provides oral hygiene compositions. The general purpose of the present
disclosure, which will be described subsequently in greater detail, is to provide an oral hygiene
composition. More particularly, the present disclosure relates to toothpaste compositions that combine
stannous fluoride and tea tree oil (melaleuca). The compositionprevents tooth decay and new cavity
formation on enamel and dentin, reducing dentinal hypersensitivity when used regularly. The present
disclosure helps prevent gum disease (gingivitis) bad breath and improves oral hygiene and overall health.
The toothpaste composition of this disclosure saves people a considerable amount of time and frustration at
the dentist, while leaving a healthy mouth with a refreshed clean feeling.
An oral hygiene composition is disclosed herein. In accordance with a preferred embodiment
hereof, this disclosure provides an oral hygiene composition for promoting oral health comprising: an orally
compatible carrier; and an admixture consisting essentially of a therapeutically effective amount of SnF2
(stannous fluoride); and a therapeutically effective amount of Melaleuca (tea tree oil). Moreover, it provides
such an oral hygiene composition, wherein the therapeutically effective amount of SnF2 (stannous fluoride)
consists of about 0.4 percent by volume. Additionally, it provides such an oral hygiene composition,
wherein the therapeutically effective amount of Melaleuca (tea tree oil) consists of between about 1 percent
and about 5 percent by volume. Also, it provides such an oral hygiene composition, wherein the orally
compatible carrier consists of a semi-liquid aqueous paste. In addition, it provides such an oral hygiene
composition, wherein the orally compatible carrier consists of at least one sugar substitute selected from the
group consisting essentially of sorbitol, saccharin, and sucralose. Further, it provides such an oral hygiene
composition, wherein the orally compatible carrier comprises components selected from the group
consisting essentially of flavorants, hydrated silica, sodium lauryl sulfate, carrageenan, sodium gluconate,
xanthan gum, cocamidopropyl betain, zinc citrate, sodium hydroxide, and titanium dioxide. Even further,
the disclosure may include packaging configured to package the oral hygiene composition; wherein the
packaging is selected from a squeezable plastic tube, a squeezable aluminum tube, and a squeezable
laminated tube constructed from aluminum and plastic