METHODS AND MATCHA GREEN TEA CONTAINING COMPOSITIONS FOR PREVENTING AND TREATING TOOTH EROSION

摘要

An oral composition in the form of a lozenge or lollipop is provided. The composition comprises crosslinked polyvinylpyrrolidine (PVP), xylitol and Matcha green tea. A multi-layer lozenge or lollipop for neutralizing saliva and re -hardening tooth enamel is also provided. The lozenge or lollipop comprises an alkalinizing agent; a re-mineralizing agent comprising Matcha green tea; a base; a plasticizer; and a sugar alcohol, wherein the lozenge or lollipop upon oral administration raises the saliva pH from about 7 to about 10 in about 1 minute. Methods of making and treatment are also provided.