Bite-actuated tooth cleaning techniques

摘要

New chewing-actuated teeth cleaning techniques are provided. In some aspects of the invention, a device with bite-actuated cleaning features is provided, which may comprise, tooth-guiding channels and variable openings enabling the variable bite-actuated application of a dentifrice for bite-actuated scrubbing. In further aspects, internal springs and the tension of surrounding material drive bite actuation of protrusions. In other aspects, intermediate antechambers, and/or interstitial fluid, gel or other medium, aid in enabling re-sealing an inner chamber following penetration of the CleanChew. This aspect may also be applied to a variety of related arts, including but not limited to pneumatic tires, to aid in remediating gas or fluid leaks from piercing.

主权项

1. A dental hygiene device comprising at least one fluid-, gel-, paste- or liquid dentifrice-containing cavity and a layer comprising structures which further comprise openings which openings comprise fluid-, gel-, paste- or liquid-containing valves and which, when each of said valves is in a resting conformational state, substantially prevents fluid, gel, paste or liquid from escaping said cavity but which valves, when subject to a biting action by an animal, are temporarily opened due to said biting action and are substantially returned to said resting conformational state upon termination of said biting action and animal teeth are withdrawn from said openings; further comprising scrubbing features comprised within said valves.