Patent ID: 8660669
Filing Date: 2014-02-25
Classification: A61C,A61N

Abstract:
1. A method for promoting oral hygiene, the method comprising the steps of: (a) providing a mouthpiece supporting a plurality of electrodes coupled to a variable direct current power source; (b) positioning a first electrode of said plurality of electrodes between a cheek and an exterior gumline of a human, and in physical contact with gingival tissue; (c) positioning a second electrode of said plurality of electrodes medial to said first electrode, and in physical contact with gingival tissue; (d) delivering direct current from said power source to said gingival tissue, (e) regulating said current delivered to said gingival tissues to approximately between 1 and 500 microamperes; and (f) wherein said first electrode and said second electrode maintain opposing polarity such that said direct current is delivered from one of said first or said second electrodes to said gingival tissue and surrounding oral structures, to the other of said first or said second electrodes on a transverse gumline.