Patent ID: 6726922
Filing Date: 2004-04-27
Classification: A61K,A61Q

Abstract:
A process for removing calculus and other deposits from the surface of the teeth of an animal in need thereof and suppressing pain and irritation to gum tissue comprising the steps of:providing an acidic aqueous medium containing an edible acid in an amount to form a solution having a pH of about 6.0 or less and to remove or loosen calculus deposits on the surfaces of teeth and at least one anti-irritant in an amount to suppress irritation of gum tissue caused by contact with said aqueous medium, wherein said anti-irritant is a natural or synthetic sweetener, applying said aqueous medium directly to the surfaces of the teeth having calculus deposits and to said calculus deposits on the teeth for an effective amount of time to substantially remove or loosen calculus and deposits from the teeth while suppressing pain and irritation of the gum tissue, and thereafter neutralizing said acidic aqueous medium on the surfaces of the teeth.