Patent ID: 7955591
Filing Date: 2011-06-07
Classification: A61C,Y10S

Abstract:
1. A method of promoting oral hygiene, teeth whitening and recalcification in a subject in need thereof, comprising the steps of: a) identifying a subject having at least one upper and/or lower dental arch to be treated, said dental arch comprising gums, teeth and a crevice at which said gums and teeth meet; b) providing an oral fluid absorbing material and means for containing said material, wherein said material comprises a calcium-containing material and psyllium husk fiber, said material optionally further comprising sodium bicarbonate and/or potassium-bicarbonate, said means being sized and shaped to fit said dental arch; c) positioning said means to directly contact said dental arch with said oral fluid absorbing material; and d) maintaining said material in contact with said at least one dental arch, wherein said contact induces increased crevicular flow.