Methods for Whitening Teeth

摘要

Described herein are regimens for whitening teeth, comprising administering to the teeth an effective amount of a first oral care composition comprising a bleaching agent and allowing the first oral care composition to remain on the teeth for at least 30 seconds, and brushing the teeth with a second oral care composition. Kits comprising a first oral care composition comprising a bleaching agent, wherein said first oral care composition is adapted to remain on said tooth for at least 30 seconds; a second oral care composition; and instructions for use, are also provided.

主权项

1. A regimen for whitening teeth, comprising the following steps:
(i) administering an effective amount of an oral care composition comprising a bleaching agent to a tooth, and allowing said first oral care composition to remain on said tooth for a period of 45 to 90 seconds, and (ii) brushing the teeth with the oral care composition, wherein the concentration of said bleaching agent is equivalent to 0.1-5% hydrogen peroxide, wherein step (i) is performed before step (ii), and wherein said bleaching agent comprises a peroxide source which is hydrogen peroxide, in free form or in the form of a complex with polyvinylpyrrolidone (PVP) or urea.