Dental compositions with zinc and bicarbonate salts

摘要

A dental product is provided in a dual-compartment dispenser that includes a first and second composition in respective compartments thereof. The first composition includes a zinc salt while the second composition includes a bicarbonate salt. Preferably the first composition also contains a peroxygen compound or a C2-C20 carboxylic acid. The zinc salt in combination with the bicarbonate salt achieves an enhanced antitartar effect.