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Date of Patent
February 3, 2015
Patent Application Number
13759422
Date Filed
February 5, 2013
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The present invention provides tooth whitening compositions in the form of a liquid crystal or a microemulsion that includes a tooth whitening agent in an amount effective to whiten teeth, a hydrophilic phase including water, a hydrophobic phase including at least one oil, at least one anionic, nonionic, amphoteric or zwitterionic surfactant, and a water soluble co-solvent having a Hildebrand solubility parameter above 12 (cal/cm3)1/2, as well as methods for whitening teeth including applying the liquid crystal or microemulsion composition to the teeth for a period of time and under conditions effective to whiten the teeth.
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