Dentifrices containing zinc oxide particles
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1. A dentifrice in the form of a toothpaste or tooth gel comprising:
- a. an effective amount of an abrasive;
b. an effective amount of zinc oxide particles; and
c. a liquid vehicle in an amount sufficient to provide the desired consistency.
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Abstract
Zinc oxide particles, preferably agglomerated, are added to dentifrices such as toothpastes, gels, or tooth powders. The dentifrices may contain other conventional ingredients such as thickeners, flow aids, flavoring and/or sweetening agents, anti-calculus agents such as a pyrophosphate salt, and/or an anti-caries agent such as sodium fluoride.
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1. A dentifrice in the form of a toothpaste or tooth gel comprising:
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a. an effective amount of an abrasive; b. an effective amount of zinc oxide particles; and c. a liquid vehicle in an amount sufficient to provide the desired consistency. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5)
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- 6. A method of preventing plaque by adding to a dentifrice selected from the group consisting of a toothpaste, and a gel, about 0.1-10% by weight of zinc oxide particles.
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