Oral hygiene

Claim 3

The method of claim 1 wherein R is a monovalent hydrocarbyl group.

Claim 4

The method of claim 1 wherein R is an aliphatic hydrocarbon group containing from 14 to about 21 carbon atoms.

Claim 5

The method of claim 1 wherein R is a monovalent aliphatic hydrocarbon group containing from 15 to about 17 carbon atoms.

Claim 6

The method of claim 1 wherein R 1 is hydrogen or methyl.

Claim 7

The method of claim 1 wherein R 1 is H.

Claim 8

The method of claim 1 wherein A is an alkylene or alkylidene group.

Claim 9

The method of claim 1 wherein A is an alkylene or alkylidene group containing 1 to 3 carbon atoms.

Claim 10

The method of claim 1 wherein each R 2 individually is an alkyl group containing from 1 to about 5 carbon atoms.

Claim 11

The method of claim 1 wherein R 2 is methyl.

Claim 12

The method of claim 1 wherein R is a monovalent hydrocarbyl group containing at least 14 carbon atoms; R 1 is H, A is an alkylene or alkylidene group containing from 1 to 3 carbon atoms and each R 2 group individually is methyl.

Claim 13

The method of claim 11 wherein R is an aliphatic hydrocarbon containing from 14 to about 21 carbon atoms.

Claim 14

The method of claim 11 wherein R is an aliphatic hydrocarbon containing from 15 to about 17 carbon atoms.

Claim 15

The method of claim 1 wherein B is CH 2 .

Claim 16

The method of claim 1 wherein B contains 2 carbon atoms.

Claim 17

The method of claim 1 wherein X is ##STR27##

Claim 18

The method of claim 1 wherein said compound is DL-N-carboxymethylmethyl-N,N-dimethyl-N-(3-palmitamidopropyl) ammonium betaine; or nontoxic physiologically and orally acceptable salt thereof; or mixtures thereof.

Claim 19

The method of claim 1 wherein said compound is N-carboxyethyl-N,N-dimethyl-N-(3-palmitamidopropyl) ammonium betaine; or nontoxic physiologically and orally acceptable salt thereof; or mixtures thereof.

Claim 20

The method of claim 1 wherein said compound is DL-N-carboxymethylmethyl-N,N-dimethyl-N-(3-oleylamidopropyl) ammonium betaine; or nontoxic physiologically and orally acceptable salt thereof; or mixtures thereof.

Claim 21

The method of claim 1 wherein said compound is N-carboxyethyl-N,N-dimethyl-N-(3-oleylamidopropyl) ammonium betaine; or nontoxic physiologically and orally acceptable salt thereof; or mixtures thereof.

Claim 22

The method of claim 1 wherein said compound is DL-N-carboxymethylmethyl-N,N-dimethyl-N-(3-stearamidopropyl) ammonium betaine; or nontoxic physiologically and orally acceptable salt thereof; or mixtures thereof.

Claim 23

The method of claim 1 wherein said compound is N-carboxyethyl-N,N-dimethyl-N-(3-stearamidopropyl) ammonium betaine; or nontoxic physiologically and orally acceptable salt thereof; or mixtures thereof.

Claim 24

The method of claim 1 wherein said compound is 2-[N,N-dimethyl-N-(3-palmitamidopropyl)-amino] ethanesulfobetaine; or nontoxic physiologically and orally acceptable salt thereof; or mixtures thereof.

Claim 25

The method of claim 1 wherein said compound is 2-[N,N-dimethyl-N-(3-oleylamidopropyl)-amino] ethanesulfobetaine; or nontoxic physiologically and orally acceptable salt thereof; or mixtures thereof.

Claim 26

The method of claim 1 wherein said compound is 2-[N,N-dimethyl-N-(3-stearamidopropyl)-amino] ethanesulfobetaine; or nontoxic physiologically and orally acceptable salt thereof; or mixtures thereof.

Claim 27

The method of claim 1 which comprises intermittently contacting the oral cavity.

Claim 28

The method of claim 1 wherein said preparation contains at least about 1% by weight of the compound.

Claim 29

The method of claim 1 wherein the preparation has a pH between about 5 and about 7.5.

Claim 30

The method of claim 1 wherein said preparation also contains from about 5 to about 60% by weight of a abrasive polishing agent; from about 0.5% to about 5% by weight of a sudsing agent; from about 0.1 to about 15% by weight of a thickening agent; water and humectants.

Claim 31

The method of claim 1 wherein said preparation is in the form of a prophylactic paste which further includes pumice.

Claim 32

The method of claim 1 wherein said preparation contains water and ethyl alcohol.

Claim 33

The method of claim 1 wherein said preparation further contains silica gel, sorbitol, and water.

Claim 34

The method of claim 1 wherein said preparation further includes glycerin, hydroxyethyl cellulose, propylene glycol, and water.

Claim 35

A dental preparation for retarding pellicle and plaque formation on teeth which comprises an amount sufficient to retard said pellicle and plaque formation of a compound of the formula: ##STR28## wherein R is a monovalent or divalent hydrocarbyl group containing at least 14 carbon atoms, n is one when R is monovalent and is 2 when R is divalent; R 1 is H or an alkyl group containing from 1 to about 3 carbon atoms; A is a divalent hydrocarbon bridge containing from 1 to about 6 carbon atoms; each R 2 individually is an alkyl group containing from 1 to about 5 carbon atoms; or both R 2 groups are interconnected to form a heterocyclic ring with the N atom to which they are attached and contains 5 to 6 members in the ring, and being selected from the group consisting of morpholinyl, piperidinyl, and piperazinyl; B is a divalent alkylene or alkylidene group containing 1 or 2 carbon atoms; and X is a carboxylate or sulfonate group; and further provided that B contains 2 carbon atoms when X is a carboxylate group; or nontoxic, physiologically and orally acceptable salts of said compound; or mixtures thereof; from about 5 to about 60% by weight of an abrasive polishing agent; from about 0.5 to about 5% by weight of a sudsing agent; from about 0.1 to about 15% by weight of a thickening agent; water and humectants.

Claim 36

A dental preparation for retarding pellicle and plaque formation on teeth which comprises an amount sufficient to retard said pellicle and plaque formation of a compound of the formula: ##STR28## wherein R is a monovalent or divalent hydrocarbyl group containing at least 14 carbon atoms, n is one when R is monovalent and is 2 when R is divalent; R 1 is H or an alkyl group containing from 1 to about 3 carbon atoms; A is a divalent hydrocarbon bridge containing from 1 to about 6 carbon atoms; each R 2 individually is an alkyl group containing from 1 to about 5 carbon atoms; or both R 2 groups are interconnected to form a heterocyclic ring with the N atom to which they are attached and contains 5 to 6 members in the ring, and being selected from the group consisting of morpholinyl, piperidinyl, and piperazinyl; B is a divalent alkylene or alkylidene group containing 1 or 2 carbon atoms; and X is a carboxylate or sulfonate group; and further provided that B contains 2 carbon atoms when X is a carboxylate group; or nontoxic, physiologically and orally acceptable salts of said compound; or mixtures thereof; from about 5 to about 60% by weight of an abrasive polishing agent; from about 0.5 to about 5% by weight of a sudsing agent; from about 0.1 to about 15% by weight of a thickening agent; water and humectants.

Claim 37

A dental preparation in the form of a prophylactic paste for retarding pellicle and plaque formation on teeth which comprises an amount sufficient to retard said pellicle and plaque formation of a compound of the formula: ##STR29## wherein R is a monovalent or divalent hydrocarbyl group containing at least 14 carbon atoms; n is one when R is monovalent and is 2 when R is divalent; R 1 is H or an alkyl group containing from 1 to about 3 carbon atoms; A is a divalent hydrocarbon bridge containing from 1 to about 6 carbon atoms; each R 2 individually in an alkyl group containing from 1 to about 5 carbon atoms; or both R 2 groups are interconnected to form a heterocyclic ring with the N atom to which they are attached and contain 5 to 6 members in the ring, and being selected from the group consisting of morpholinyl, piperidinyl, pyrrolidinyl, and piperazinyl; B is a divalent alkylene or alkylidene group containing 1 or 2 carbon atoms, and X is a carboxylate or sulfonate group; and further provided that B contains 2 carbon atoms when X is a carboxylate group; or nontoxic; physiologically and orally acceptable salts of said compound; or mixtures thereof; and pumice.

Claim 38

A dental preparation in the form of a prophylactic paste for retarding pellicle and plaque formation on teeth which comprises an amount sufficient to retard said pellicle and plaque formation of a compound of the formula: ##STR29## wherein R is a monovalent or divalent hydrocarbyl group containing at least 14 carbon atoms; n is one when R is monovalent and is 2 when R is divalent; R 1 is H or an alkyl group containing from 1 to about 3 carbon atoms; A is a divalent hydrocarbon bridge containing from 1 to about 6 carbon atoms; each R 2 individually in an alkyl group containing from 1 to about 5 carbon atoms; or both R 2 groups are interconnected to form a heterocyclic ring with the N atom to which they are attached and contain 5 to 6 members in the ring, and being selected from the group consisting of morpholinyl, piperidinyl, pyrrolidinyl, and piperazinyl; B is a divalent alkylene or alkylidene group containing 1 or 2 carbon atoms, and X is a carboxylate or sulfonate group; and further provided that B contains 2 carbon atoms when X is a carboxylate group; or nontoxic; physiologically and orally acceptable salts of said compound; or mixtures thereof; and pumice.

Claim 39

The method of claim 1 wherein said preparation further includes hydrated alumina.

Claim 40

The method of claim 1 wherein said preparation further includes a polyoxyalkylene polyol.

Claim 41

The method of claim 1 wherein X is a sulfonate group.

Claim 42

The method of claim 1 wherein R is an aliphatic hydrocarbon group.

Claim 43

The method of claim 1 wherein each R 2 individually is an alkyl group containing from 1 to 3 carbon atoms.

Claim 44

The method of claim 1 wherein the preparation contains from about 5 to about 25% by weight of the compound.

Claim 45

The method of claim 1 wherein said preparation is in the form of a mouthwash and further includes a sudsing agent; ethyl alcohol; a humectant; sweetener; flavoring agent; and water.

Claim 46

The method of claim 1 wherein said preparation further includes sorbitol, silica, propylene glycol and water.

Claim 47

The method of claim 1 wherein said preparation further includes sorbitol, glycerin, carboxymethyl cellulose, silica gel, water, and hydrated alumina.

Claim 48

The method of claim 1 wherein said preparation further includes polyoxypropyleneoxyethylene, carboxymethyl cellulose, sorbitol, hydrated alumina, silica gel, glycerin, and water.

Claim 49

A dental preparation in the form of a mouthwash for retarding pellicle and plaque formation on teeth which comprises an amount sufficient to retard said pellicle and plaque formation of a compound of the formula: ##STR30## wherein R is a monovalent or divalent hydrocarbyl group containing at least 14 carbon atoms; n is one when R is monovalent and is 2 when R is divalent; R 2 is H or an alkyl group containing from 1 to about 3 carbon atoms; A is a divalent hydrocarbon bridge containing from 1 to about 6 carbon atoms; each R 2 individually is an alkyl group containing from 1 to about 5 carbon atoms; or both R 2 groups are interconnected to form a heterocyclic ring with the N atom to which they are attached and contains 5 to 6 members in the ring, and being selected from the group consisting of morpholinyl, piperidinyl, pyrrolidinyl, and piperazinyl; B is a divalent alkylene or alkylidene group containing 1 or 2 carbon atoms, and X is a carboxylate or sulfonate group; and further provided that B is 2 carbon atoms when X is a carboxylate group; or nontoxic, physiologically and orally acceptable salts of said compound; or mixtures thereof; a sudsing agent, ethyl alcohol, a humectant, sweetener, flavoring agent, and water.

Claim 50

A dental preparation in the form of a mouthwash for retarding pellicle and plaque formation on teeth which comprises an amount sufficient to retard said pellicle and plaque formation of a compound of the formula: ##STR30## wherein R is a monovalent or divalent hydrocarbyl group containing at least 14 carbon atoms; n is one when R is monovalent and is 2 when R is divalent; R 2 is H or an alkyl group containing from 1 to about 3 carbon atoms; A is a divalent hydrocarbon bridge containing from 1 to about 6 carbon atoms; each R 2 individually is an alkyl group containing from 1 to about 5 carbon atoms; or both R 2 groups are interconnected to form a heterocyclic ring with the N atom to which they are attached and contains 5 to 6 members in the ring, and being selected from the group consisting of morpholinyl, piperidinyl, pyrrolidinyl, and piperazinyl; B is a divalent alkylene or alkylidene group containing 1 or 2 carbon atoms, and X is a carboxylate or sulfonate group; and further provided that B is 2 carbon atoms when X is a carboxylate group; or nontoxic, physiologically and orally acceptable salts of said compound; or mixtures thereof; a sudsing agent, ethyl alcohol, a humectant, sweetener, flavoring agent, and water.