The present invention relates to compositions comprising: (a) from about 15%
to about 70% by weight of the composition of a denture adhesive component; (b)
a safe and effective amount of a colorant selected from the group consisting of
xanthene dyes, fluorescein dyes, free acids and salts thereof, and mixtures thereof;
and (c) a safe and effective amount of a non-aqueous denture adhesive carrier.
The present invention further relates to a method of reducing, inhibiting and/or
preventing, calculus, tartar, plaque, stain, and/or microbes in the oral cavity,
by applying the above denture adhesive composition to the oral cavity of a denture
wearer in need thereof. The present invention further relates to a method of providing
improved antimicrobial effects in the oral cavity by applying the above denture
adhesive composition to the oral cavity of a denture wearer in need thereof.
