Patent ID: 11931443
Assignee: COLGATE-PALMOLIVE COMPANY
Field: Pharmaceuticals (Chemistry)
Classification: CPC A | IPC A

Claim 19:
20. A method to improve oral health comprising applying an effective amount of the oral composition of claim 1 to the oral cavity of a subject in need thereof, wherein the method is effective to:
i. reduce or inhibit formation of dental caries,
ii. reduce, repair or inhibit early enamel lesions,
iii. reduce or inhibit demineralization and promote remineralization of the teeth,
iv. reduce hypersensitivity of the teeth,
v. reduce or inhibit gingivitis,
vi. promote healing of sores or cuts in the mouth,
vii. reduce levels of acid producing bacteria, to increase relative levels of arginolytic bacteria,
viii. inhibit microbial bio film formation in the oral cavity,
ix. raise and/or maintain plaque pH at levels of at least pH 5.5 following sugar challenge,
x. reduce plaque accumulation,
xi. treat dry mouth,
xii. enhance systemic health, including cardiovascular health,
xiii. whiten teeth,
xiv. reduce erosion of the teeth,
xv. immunize (or protect) the teeth against cariogenic bacteria and their effects, and/or
xvi. clean the teeth and oral cavity.