JP2016054990A - Oral cavity cleansing tool and oral cavity cleansing method - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide an oral cavity cleansing tool and oral cavity cleansing method suitable for cleansing the mucous membrane and teeth of the whole periphery of the oral cavity.SOLUTION: A cleansing sheet comprises: a sheet composed of fibers; water contained in the sheet; a cleansing agent being resolvable with the water; and a gas generating agent. The cleansing agent resolved into the water by the gas generating agent is spread in the oral cavity by using the sheet so as to efficiently cleanse the mucous membrane and teeth of the whole oral cavity. Further, a brush 10 for use in the cleansing includes a first long and soft brush part 14 and a second short and hard brush 16 so as to be used for brushing both of the mucous membrane and teeth.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 2

Description

  The present invention relates to an oral cleaning tool for cleaning the oral cavity and an oral cleaning method utilizing the oral cleaning tool.

  Dental care for washing teeth, gums and the like is given for the purpose of preventing tooth decay, periodontal disease and the like. In recent years, however, it has been found that bacteria present in the oral cavity cause not only intractable halitosis but also fatal diseases such as aspiration pneumonia, and it is particularly important to clean the entire oral cavity including the tongue. ing.

  As a cleaning tool or cleaning agent for cleaning the oral cavity, particularly the tongue body, for example, a tongue brush, a liquid cleaning agent, and the like are used. However, excessive use of the tongue brush may damage the surface of the tongue body and cause taste disorders. In addition, the liquid cleaning agent only cleans the surface of the tongue, and cannot clean the deep part of the tongue. Since it is in the oral cavity, it is not possible to use a cleaning agent containing a strong drug. Therefore, the applicant has invented a cleaning sheet that physically removes bacteria attached to the surface of the tongue body by wiping the tongue body using a sheet made of fibers (see Patent Document 1).

  On the other hand, in order to clean the entire oral cavity, it is preferable to clean the mucous membrane in the oral cavity, that is, the entire peripheral edge of the oral cavity without being limited to the tongue body, and further improvement of the function of the cleaning sheet described in Patent Document 1 Is required.

JP2012-095809A

  An object of the present invention is to provide an oral cleaning tool and an oral cleaning method suitable for cleaning the mucous membrane and teeth of the entire periphery of the oral cavity.

The oral cleaning tool of the present invention,
An oral cleaning tool for cleaning the oral cavity,
A sheet of fibers,
Water contained in the sheet, a cleaning agent and a foaming agent that dissolve in the water;
It is characterized by providing.

  According to this, the detergent dissolved in water by the foaming agent spreads in the oral cavity and reaches the mucous membrane and teeth of the entire oral cavity. It is possible to clean all the mucous membranes and teeth in the oral cavity (including the periphery). Moreover, the foaming agent and cleaning agent before use can be stably hold | maintained by using a sheet | seat.

The oral cleaning tool of the present invention,
The foaming agent is sodium cocoyl glutamate.

  According to this, since the foaming agent itself is an amino acid compound, it is harmless even if the foaming agent is swallowed.

The oral cleaning tool of the present invention,
The foaming agent is contained in the sheet at a concentration of 0.1% or more.

  According to this, the detergent dissolved in water can be reliably and effectively spread in the oral cavity.

The oral cleaning tool of the present invention,
The sheet is a non-woven fabric.

  According to this, the inside of the oral cavity (particularly the tongue body, teeth and the mucous membrane in the vicinity thereof) can be cleaned by wiping with the sheet in addition to the detergent reaching the foaming agent.

The mouth cleaning method of the present invention
Including the oral cleaning tool of the present invention in the oral cavity, performing a mastication operation with the oral cleaning tool included in the oral cavity;
Taking out the mouth cleaning tool from the mouth, brushing all the mucous membranes and teeth in the mouth using a brush,
It is characterized by including.

  According to this, the foaming agent is activated by the chewing action, the cleaning agent spreads in the oral cavity, and reliably reaches the mucous membrane of the entire periphery of the oral cavity. Thereafter, the inside of the oral cavity can be effectively cleaned by brushing.

The mouth cleaning method of the present invention
The brush has a long and soft first brush portion and a short and hard second brush portion with respect to the first brush portion,
The brushing is characterized by brushing the mucous membrane using the first brush portion and brushing the teeth using the second brush portion.

  According to this, washing | cleaning of the mucous membrane and teeth in an oral cavity can be performed using one brush.

  According to the mouth cleaning tool and the mouth cleaning method of the present invention, the mucous membrane and teeth of the entire periphery of the mouth can be cleaned efficiently.

FIG. 1 is a table showing the components contained in the oral cleaning tool of this embodiment. FIG. 2 is a diagram illustrating a configuration of a two-stage brush.

  Hereinafter, an embodiment of the present invention will be described.

  The cleaning sheet of this embodiment is composed of a sheet, water contained in the sheet (purified water), a cleaning agent that dissolves in the water, and a foaming agent. FIG. 1 gives a table of the components contained in the sheet. This table is an example of components, and the cleaning agent and the foaming agent may be other components.

  Sheets are non-woven fabrics formed by fusing and forming natural fibers such as cotton or water-absorbing cotton or synthetic fibers such as rayon and acetate, woven fabrics formed by weaving assembly, cuts formed and assembled after cutting Cotton or the like can be used. In this embodiment, a non-woven fabric is employed. The sheet has, for example, a rectangular shape with a vertical width of about 20 cm and a horizontal width of about 21 cm, which is suitable for wrapping around fingers and wiping teeth or tongue, or chewing in the oral cavity, as will be described later. The sheet can be folded into a size of 1/6 and stacked with a waterproof pack. The sheet size may be adjusted as appropriate.

  Water (purified water) is a base material for dissolving the cleaning agent and containing it in the sheet, and is contained in 1 sheet or more in one sheet.

  Detergents include glycerin as a moisturizer, ethanol as a refreshing agent, xylitol (xylit) as a sweetener, dipotassium glycyrrhizinate as an anti-inflammatory agent, menthol as a flavoring agent (L-menthol), and preservatives As appropriate, sodium benzoate and ethyl paraben (ethyl paraoxybenzoate) are contained in appropriate amounts.

  As an example of the foaming agent, sodium cocoyl glutamate (N-coconut oil fatty acid acyl-sodium L-glutamate solution) is employed. In addition, sodium lauryl sulfate, sucrose fatty acid ester, sodium lauroyl sarcosine, and the like can also be employed. In this embodiment, since there is a risk of accidental ingestion, a harmless foaming agent is employed. By adding the foaming agent to the sheet together with the cleaning agent dissolved in water at a concentration of 0.1% or more, the foaming agent foams by chewing the sheet in the oral cavity as described later, and the cleaning agent is applied to the oral cavity. It can spread to the entire inside and reliably reach the mucosa of the entire periphery of the oral cavity. Moreover, it can reach the surface of the tongue body over the tongue coating.

  An oral care procedure using the cleaning sheet of this embodiment will be described.

  First, remove one sheet from the pack and wrap it around the tip of an index finger or the like (any finger or multiple fingers or middle finger. Next, insert the tip of those fingers into the mouth and place the sheet on the surface of the tongue. If necessary, remove not only the tongue surface but also the inside of the cheeks and other gum surfaces.If necessary, remove the sheet wrapped around the fingertips, turn it over and turn it over again. It may be used by wrapping around the fingertip or by wrapping a new sheet around the fingertip.

  Next, the sheet is included in the oral cavity, and the chewing operation is performed, for example, about 20 to 30 times in that state. Thereby, the foaming agent foams in the oral cavity, and the cleaning agent dissolved in water spreads throughout the oral cavity. Thereafter, gargling may be performed to allow the cleaning agent to reach the back of the oral cavity. When the cleaning agent spreads and reaches the mucous membrane of the entire periphery of the oral cavity, the sheet is taken out from the oral cavity (the used sheet is discarded), and the oral cavity is brushed using the two-stage brush 10.

  FIG. 2 shows the configuration of the two-stage brush 10. The two-stage brush 10 includes a handle 12, a first brush portion 14, and a second brush portion 16. The handle 12 is a rod-like member having a uniaxial direction as a longitudinal portion, and a first brush portion 14 is planted at the center of the tip (head), and second brush portions 16 are planted on both sides of the head sandwiching the first brush portion 14. Here, the first brush portion 14 is configured to include a plurality of bundles formed by bundling long and soft fibers, and the second brush portion 16 is configured to include a plurality of short and hard fibers bundled with respect to the first brush portion. Consists of bundles.

  When brushing the oral cavity using the two-step brush 10 having the above-described configuration, the first brush portion 14 is used to brush the mucous membrane such as the surface of the tongue, and the second brush portion 16 is used to provide teeth (only the tooth surface). It is better to brush the periodontal pockets as well. When the soft fibers of the first brush portion 14 enter the deep part of the tongue, the mucosal surface can be brushed with a small pressure, and the hard fibers of the second brush portion 16 can apply pressure to brush the tooth surface. It is possible to effectively wash the mucous membranes and teeth in the oral cavity.

  Finally, rinse the mouth with plenty of water. In order to increase the effect, it is preferable to rinse with warm water and gargle.

  As described above in detail, the cleaning sheet of the present embodiment includes a fiber sheet, water contained in the sheet, a cleaning agent that dissolves in the water, and a foaming agent. By using the sheet, the detergent dissolved in water by the foaming agent spreads in the oral cavity, and it becomes possible to efficiently clean the mucous membranes and teeth in the entire oral cavity.

  The oral care of the present embodiment includes a cleaning sheet in the oral cavity, performs a mastication operation with the cleaning sheet included in the oral cavity, takes out the oral cleaning tool from the oral cavity, and removes the mucous membrane and teeth in the oral cavity. Brushing with a brush. The foaming agent is foamed by the chewing action, whereby the cleaning agent dissolved in water spreads in the oral cavity, and the oral cavity can be cleaned by brushing.

  The mouth cleaning tool of the present invention is suitable for cleaning not only the teeth in the mouth but also the mucous membrane. It can be used by many dentists, dental hygienists and individuals.

10 Two-stage brush 12 Handle 14 First brush portion 16 Second brush portion

Claims (6)

An oral cleaning tool for cleaning the oral cavity,
A sheet of fibers,
Water contained in the sheet, a cleaning agent and a foaming agent that dissolve in the water;
An oral cleaning tool comprising:   The oral cleaning device according to claim 1, wherein the foaming agent is sodium cocoyl glutamate.   The oral cleaning tool according to claim 2, wherein the foaming agent is contained in the sheet at a concentration of 0.1% or more.   The oral cleaning tool according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the sheet is a non-woven fabric. Including the oral cavity cleaning device according to any one of claims 1 to 4 in the oral cavity, and performing a mastication operation with the oral cavity cleaning device included in the oral cavity;
Taking out the mouth cleaning tool from the mouth, brushing all the mucous membranes and teeth in the mouth using a brush,
A method for cleaning the oral cavity, comprising: The brush has a long and soft first brush portion and a short and hard second brush portion with respect to the first brush portion,
6. The method of cleaning an oral cavity according to claim 5, wherein in the brushing, the mucous membrane is brushed using the first brush portion, and the teeth are brushed using the second brush portion.