ANTIMICROBIAL ORAL COMPOSITION AND METHOD OF USE

摘要

This invention provides a liquid antimicrobial composition that is particularly useful as a mouthwash for treating or reducing the risk of dental disease. The composition is prepared by mixing a first solution comprising a water soluble metal chlorite compound with a second solution comprising a physiologically acceptable oxidizing agent capable of oxidizing chlorite to ClO2 and hydrogen peroxide. The resulting composition, containing chlorine dioxide, is preferably used at the time of preparation by applying the composition to the locus where treatment is desired.