Illuminated electric toothbrushes and methods of use
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1. A method of providing an oral care benefit comprising:
- (a) applying a uniform coating of an oral care substance onto a delivery device;
(b) applying said delivery device with said substance disposed thereon to surfaces of a plurality of teeth such that said substance contacts said surfaces, said substance providing an active onto said plurality of teeth;
(c) removing said delivery device from said teeth, and releasing at least a portion of said oral care substance from said delivery device onto said plurality of teeth;
(d) brushing said plurality of teeth with an electric toothbrush comprising a head, a handle, a movable bristle holder, and an electrically powered element, wherein said electrically powered element is disposed on and emits energy from said head of said toothbrush.
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Abstract
Disclosed is a method for providing an oral care benefit by combining the use of an oral care composition with an electric toothbrush having an electrically powered element disposed thereon. In particular methods are described for using an electric toothbrush comprising a light emitting element, with oral care compositions to provide tooth whitening and stain removal.
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20 Claims
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1. A method of providing an oral care benefit comprising:
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(a) applying a uniform coating of an oral care substance onto a delivery device;
(b) applying said delivery device with said substance disposed thereon to surfaces of a plurality of teeth such that said substance contacts said surfaces, said substance providing an active onto said plurality of teeth;
(c) removing said delivery device from said teeth, and releasing at least a portion of said oral care substance from said delivery device onto said plurality of teeth;
(d) brushing said plurality of teeth with an electric toothbrush comprising a head, a handle, a movable bristle holder, and an electrically powered element, wherein said electrically powered element is disposed on and emits energy from said head of said toothbrush. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17)
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18. A method of tooth whitening comprising:
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(a) rinsing the mouth with a tooth whitening rinse, wherein said rinse comprises a polymer and a tooth whitening substance; and
(b) brushing the teeth with an electric toothbrush comprising a head, a handle, a movable bristle holder, a drive shaft and an electrically powered element, wherein s said electrically powered element is disposed on and emits energy from said head of said toothbrush. - View Dependent Claims (19, 20)
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