Oral Care Composition with Cross-Linked Polymer Peroxide

Oral care compositions comprising:(a) a peroxide complex comprising a peroxide component and an N-vinyl heterocyclic polymer (e.g., poly-N-vinyl polylactam, or poly-N-vinyl-polyimide);(b) a whitening agent (e.g., hydrogen peroxide); and(c) an orally acceptable carrier.In one embodiment, the carrier comprises a film forming material. Methods are also provided for making an oral care composition comprising:(a) mixing a whitening agent, silicone adhesive and carrier fluid to form a homogenous mixture;(b) adding a peroxide complex to said homogenous mixture, wherein said complex comprises hydrogen peroxide and an N-vinyl heterocyclic polymer; and(c) mixing under vacuum.