| abstract |
A non-aqueous liquid plaque adsorbent oral or effervescent dentifrice composition comprising a non-aqueous carbon dioxide source selected from bicarbonate salt, carbonate salt and mixtures thereof, a non-aqueous, water soluble acid source selected from organic acid, partial salt thereof and mixtures thereof, and a carrier adsorbent. Optionally, the composition can include flavoring agent, artificial, non-caloric sweetener, surface active agent, anti-bacterial agent, astringent agent, desensitizing agent, fluoride containing anti-caries agent, gelling agent, chloropyhyllin salt, coloring agent, hydrogen peroxide source and/or excipient. The effervescent dentifrice is preferably employed as one component of a kit also including a debriding product, a hydrogen peroxide product and a bicarbonate dentifrice, the components of the kit being used in combination on a daily basis to synergistically achieve enhanced preventative and remedial oral hygiene. |