Claims
- 1. A method of inhibiting microbial mouth infections and dental caries, plaque formation, gingival destruction and tooth loss associated therewith, which comprises contacting teeth and adjacent gingival surfaces with a composition comprising a suitable carrier and an effective antimicrobial amount of silver and/or zinc sulfadiazine for an effective period of time greater than about 30 seconds to inhibit microbial growth.
- 2. A method as in claim 1 wherein said composition is a toothpaste.
- 3. A method as in claim 1 wherein said composition is a mouthwash.
- 4. A method as in claim 1 wherein said composition is contained in a chewing gum, polishing agent, or dental floss.
- 5. A method as in claim 1 wherein said composition is contacted to the teeth and/or adjacent gingival surfaces for a period of time of about 3.0 minutes.
- 6. A method of inhibiting microbial infections and dental caries, plaque formation, gingival destruction and tooth loss associated therewith which comprises contacting teeth and/or adjacent gingival surfaces with a composition comprising sorbitol, sodium, saccharin, sodium lauryl sulfate, a water-soluble thickening and gel-forming resin, water, dibasic calcium dihydrate and an effective antimicrobial amount of zinc sulfadiazine for an effective period of time greater than about 30 seconds to inhibit microbial growth.
Parent Case Info
This is a continuation of application Ser. No. 495,734, filed May 20, 1983, which is a continuation of Ser. No. 272,734, filed June 11, 1981, which is a continuation of Ser. No. 132,207, filed Mar. 12, 1980, all now abandoned.
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