Stable antiplaque dentifrice

Claim 1

A process of preparing a cosmetic and chemically stable aqueous fluoride-containing antiplaque dentifrice comprising a quaternary ammonium antiplaque compound, a betaine surfactant, flavor, glycerin and/or sorbitol humectant, and a nonionic gelling agent, which comprises the formation of two separate gel phases, an oil gel phase consisting essentially of the quaternary ammonium compound, the betaine surfactant and flavor; and a water gel phase consisting essentially of water, humectant and gelling agent; dissolving a fluorine-containing compound in the formula amount of water prior to the addition of the water to the humectant and gelling agent in the formation of the water gel phase; combining said two separate gel phases into a single gel phase; and adding a dental abrasive to said combined single gel phase or said water gel phase prior to the addition of the oil gel phase.