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Abstract

Methods of freshening and reducing acidity in both the mouth and the throat of a mammal, such as a human, include taking into the mouth an aqueous solution of calcium glycerophosphate (CGP) in an amount effective to reduce the acidity, maintaining the solution in the mouth, and swallowing the aqueous solution in order to freshen and reduce acidity in both the mouth and the throat. The methods are convenient for use at any place and any time and do not have the inconveniences and limitations of conventional oral rinse or oral hygiene methods, such as the need for proximity to private or public plumbing facilities. Swallowable oral rinse compositions include an aqueous solution of CGP in an amount effective to freshen and reduce acidity in both the mouth and the throat of a mammal, such as a human, and at least one of a sweetening agent and a flavoring agent. The oral rinse compositions comprising CGP are preferably safe for ingestion even by children. Conveniently portable systems for delivery of a single serving of an oral rinse composition may be in the form of a single unit or a multi-unit package, suitable for delivery of a single serving of oral rinse compositions for use at any time and any place with great convenience.

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