| abstract |
The invention relates to an oral care composition comprising certain N-acetyl amino acid components. The N-acetyl amino acid components are for use in a method of treating caries by reducing the lactic acid release of lactic acid releasing bacteria in an oral biofilm in the mouth of a human being or animal. The N-acetyl amino acid component are selected from the acetyl components of alanine, cysteine, glutamic acid, glycine, leucine, proline, tyrosine, iso-leucine, tryptophan, phenylalanine and mixtures thereof. The invention also relates to a kit of parts comprising Part A comprising the N-acetyl amino acid or component, Part B comprising water and/or a carrier component, and optionally Part C comprising an application device. |