A method of whitening teeth, including an application of functionalized
calcium phosphate additives generated via a solid-state method. The
additives were produced by placing predetermined amounts of inorganic and
inorganic materials and milling media into a vessel rotatably connected
to a turntable platform, an amount of an organic material into the
vessel, rotating the vessel in a first direction while turning the
turntable platform in a second direction counter to the first direction,
with the resultant material defining the functionalized calcium
phosphate. The inorganic material may include calcium phosphates of
varying phases, structure, and composition. The organic material may
include anionic surfactants, cationic surfactants, neutral surfactants,
carboxylic acids, polymers, copolymers, block copolymers, and
combinations thereof. Once produced, the additives were added to
comestibles, such as in confectionery and foodstuff formats, for delivery
to the teeth and dental structures.