I haven't tried either toothpaste. I'd like to. I have used OraWellness hydroxyapatite. A review of their products would be appreciated! I like that I can get OraWellness hydroxyapatite in bags!
Just bought David's toothpaste after using Boka. I love Boka and just wanted to try something different. But I bought it before seeing your last video on David's toothpaste and them not wanting to disclose the percentage of nano hydroxyapatite in their product. I'll finish the tube, but I definitely want to try Dr. Jen's toothpaste next! 🪥
Boka’s website says it contains approximately 2% hydroxyapatite. I checked their Q&A to find it. I don’t get why the percentage isn’t on any of the packaging though, that’s odd.
I’ve been using Dr Jen’s strawberry toothpaste for about three weeks and I already see a difference! My teeth have been becoming see through for the past couple years and it’s been concerning me, also I have sensitive teeth AND my hygienist noticed some demineralization In between some of my teeth. For three months I’ve been diligently brushing and flossing my teeth three times a day and make an effort to brush after drinking coffee and using the purple listerine twice a day. But I came across your vids and tried Dr Jen’s toothpaste. I’ve noticed my teeth becoming less see through ever since I’ve been using it!! So I think in combination of all these things, that’s why I’ve seen improvement, Dr Jen’s gave me the push I needed. (I think coffee was the main culprit because even if I brushed my teeth in the morning, after breakfast and drinking coffee, the acid would be sitting there for a long time). Anyway, I hope all this helps!!
WE use Dr Jen's in our dental office and just love it. I do notice that my teeth are less sensitive. I have not noticed that with other hydroxyapatite paste.
Yes!!! So far I like Dr. Jen’s the most. I haven’t tried Fygg toothpaste by dr. Mark burhenne; I’ve heard great things about it, too… although I do know their final % of hydroxyapatite is less than 10%
Nice review! I’ve tried both and I agree Dr. Jen’s is better, less messy and like that she is transparent with the 10% nano in the product. Also, she does offer discounts for people to promote her product.
Could you look into a toothpaste brand called "Carifree"? They make low abrasion, nano-hydroxyapatite toothpaste with/without fluoride. i have been using the one without fluoride for obvious reasons. do you mind testing the fluoride-free version and making a video reviewing your opinion/results on it? Its $17 for a 2.3oz tube.
Right now I’m trying Elims toothpaste; it’s also created by a doctor, has 10% nano-hydroxyapetite, and xylitol. Seems like any toothpaste that has a higher % of nHAp is expensive, but I’ve been liking it so far. My teeth actually feel stronger.
I am also using that toothpaste. Although I do alternate with Crest Tooth PASTE, the original tube as recommended by another dentist to remineralize. Not just ANY Crest, the original PASTE. Because NHA toothpaste is so expensive.
I don’t find David’s toothpaste to be runny. I like that it is in a metal tube bs plastic. I found David’s to eliminate any tooth sensitivity and it prevents staining. There now is a light version of the mint and it is great.
Would you ever review Japanese toothpastes with hydroxyapatite? I got the apagard premio from stylevana and I love it! I also love the European sensodyne with novamin. What do you think of novamin?
I’ve heard of apaguard but haven’t tried! I’ll look into it. Same with novamin. Not sure if I can get my hands on these (I’ve heard of people getting scammed with knock offs), I’m in the US.
@@askahygienist stylevana is a reputable place to buy Asian skincare and stuff like that. That’s why I chose to get the Apagard toothpaste from there. I know Amazon can be risky but I got the Novamin Sensodyne toothpaste from an Amazon seller who had pretty good reviews as both a seller and for the product itself. I’m in the US as well
Haven’t heard of vanmans toothpaste. I have heard of apagard and I’m looking into where I can buy some authentic apagard. It’s from Japan so I hear there can be knockoffs in US.
Been watching a lot of your YT videos and learning--THANKS! Have you tried Fygg? Curious about it--the hydroxyapatite percentage on the final product if much lower, like 3-4%, which Dr. B says is good....
I haven’t tried it personally, but i am aware of the concentration. Several people have asked me about this, and I even watched dr. B’s explanation, but the math is just not mathing for me lol. It’s like saying “well Coca Cola starts out as 100% water and then we add a bunch of other ingredients, but because it started out as 100% water, it’s basically good for you and a great source of hydration” I’m NOT comparing his toothpaste to cola and I’m not saying it’s otherwise very bad for you. In fact I’ll bet it’s pretty effective because it also contains potassium nitrate in the fluidinova hydroxyapatite formula, but I’m just saying the logic is like that of my coke analogy 🤷♀️
I really like Jen’s! I’m doing the one with fluoride. I tried David’s for around a month. I didn’t like it AT ALL. For me it didn’t help with sensitivity! I was really hoping it was gonna work out because Jens is pretty pricey but it’s gonna be my choice of toothpaste from here on out unless I find something else even better and a little cheaper.
Glad to hear you like Jen’s! Yeah same for me with David’s, didn’t help with sensitivity. I’m getting ready to review a whole bunch of other hydroxyapatite options, but I think they are all also expensive haha :/
I've used primal life organics toothpowder and it was AMAZING. My teeth became sensitive when I ran out and I was panicking because I'm travelling. Now using an ayurvedic toothpowder that's so powerful and surprising. Dasanakanti churnam by Kottakkal, I'm blown away to be honest. I was worried that my teeth would become discoloured but nope. I look forward to trying Dr. Jen's in future for comparison. Thanks for the review.
Thank you for making these videos. I’m currently using Boka, but I was curious about the two that you discuss in this video. I went to Amazon to look for Dr. Jen’s, but it’s out of stock right now 😢. Keep up the great videos! I’m sad I missed the giveaway.
Yes I noticed they are often out of stock on Amazon. I think it’s actually third party sellers, they sell on their website and I’ve not seen it be out of stock there.
I can’t say 100%. Generally considered safe but some studies/sources say it can be a source of inflammation and other issues, I’m assuming depending on how much is consumed. In a toothpaste, not much of a concern because you aren’t swallowing; there are a lot of foods that contain it, I’d be more worried about that.
Used both before, davids toothpaste didnt help with my sensitivity much and made my teeth a bit translucent while dr jen toothpaste made it whiter and helped with sensitivity
@@valuabletips560 that's correct, however it has so many great reviews, not only on Amazon, but also UA-cam comments and videos I've seen. Another option is Elims, which has 10% rod shaped and good ingredients. It's the cheapest 10% I have found.
Have you looked into Risewell PRO toothpaste? 10% micro hydroxyapatite and 5% nano hydroxyapatite. It’s $22 so yes it’s quite expensive but the formulation is interesting
From all the studies/info I've gathered, 10% nano is the most effective. It's also more expensive, so in my opinion, filling with 10% micro is unnecessary but probably cuts down overhead cost for the toothpaste company. That being said, Dr. Jen's uses 10% nano and is a couple bucks cheaper..🤷🏼♀️ I've been using that brand for a while now and really like it. It's kind of become my standard lol when comparing other hydroxyapatite brands.
Yeah, I would say that formulation isn't exciting to me. micro is not nearly as effective as nano (if at all), and for that price I buy Dr. Jen's which has 10% nano, the most effective amount. Hydroxyapatite is not currently regulated as an ingredient in toothpaste, so companies kind of just place whatever and make all sorts of claims without following the science. This is why I really prefer Dr. Jen's. I've actually met with the creators and they are super passionate about following the science and using clean ingredients. Other companies have been dodgy about disclosing concentration, or offer info that is disappointing.
@@askahygienist SuperMouth toothpaste also uses 10% nano hydroxyapatite. They also add D3 and K2 into the toothpaste and prebiotics, xylitol and non acidic vitamin c
🪥Since learning about hydroxyapatite from you I have been using "Living Well with Dr. Michelle" tooth powder. I like it, but am not necessarily seeing the remineralization I'm hoping for.
Haven’t heard of this I’ll have to check it out! I wonder if it uses nano particles and what the percentage of concentration is. That matters in terms of seeing results..
By the way, you actually won last month's giveaway but never claimed your prize! Email me please, last chance to claim your tube of Dr. Jen's toothpaste :)
@@askahygienist Oh!!! Where can I find your email address? (By the way, after reading your reply I found that Dr. Michelle says that her product is micro-hydroxyapatite because of the "known problems" with nana-hydroxyapatite. I will now switch. Thanks for this timely gift!!!
I’ve been using living well with Dr Michelle’s tooth powder for six months. One white lesion I had healed, but other teeth got worse. While I like the powder, I found out that she uses micro hydroxyapatite instead of nano. Looking to change because I need serious enamel protection, not more cavities. It’s so frustrating that we have to figure all this out ourselves. I thought surely if it was dentist recommended she would not put something together that wasn’t effective. But here we are 🤦♀️
Any thoughts on Fygg or Dr Brite? Both have been “eh” for me. Not thrilled with all the ingredients in most toothpastes & did feel my teeth & gums were more protected & better looking with fluoride. Trying Dr Jen’s SP!
Heard of fygg, not the other; but I haven’t tried either.. I’m not a fan of fluoride 🥴 I’m also trying NOBS toothpaste tablets. I like the ingredients for the most part, I don’t like how much it foams up though. I’m used to practically no foam at all, so it may be a normal/typical amount, I’m just not used to it. And yes, Dr. Jen’s has both fluoride-free and fluoride option.
@@askahygienist Because of your video I picked up Boka at my local CVS - I absolutely love it. I can feel the difference in my teeth. Thank you so very much!!
I'm using Boka. What are your thoughts on that? The Boka removed my stain within two weeks. Another one I'm trying is G Oral Health $15.95 on amazon. Both are nano hydroxyapatite but the G Oral health one also has hydroxyapatite.
I believe I’m getting some samples of Great Oral Health toothpaste, I’ve never tried it. I’ve tried Boka and it was good but I didn’t get results very quickly. I had faster and more noticeable results in terms of decreased sensitivity and less stain with Dr. Jen’s toothpaste.
One thing to note is that only certain flavors of David's toothpaste contain nano hydroxyapatite. Currently only David's Sensitive Whitening Peppermint and Orange Vanilla have NPA in the mixture. I can confirm that I noticed a slight decrease in tooth sensitivity to cold using Boka NPA toothpaste. I have yet to try any other NPA toothpastes but this was a good review on David's and Dr. Jens.
I’ve tried it, but then I found out it uses micro hydroxyapatite instead of nano. I haven’t checked since then, but I hear they may have come out with nano hydroxyapatite toothpaste. Micro isn’t really effective.
How long do you have to use Dr. Jen's? Been using 2 weeks and leave on for 30 minutes after and my teeth are still sensitive? I'm sharing the kid one with my infant.
Oh hmm hard to say; I noticed improvement pretty soon after starting it, but I r also been using other brands of hydroxyapatite toothpaste before that for over a year; hard to say if it was cumulative effects. It also depends what the source of sensitivity is. Not all sensitivity can be “cured” with toothpaste use.
No I believe Boka is at 2% nHAP. It was actually my first HAP toothpaste I ever tried and it took a looong time to notice slight results. And sensitivity never went away. With Dr. Jen’s, noticeable decrease in sensitivity.
Where can I find info on the RDA Index of Nanohydroxyapatite TP. This would be GREAT!!! Please make a video. Also, reviewing more of these great alternatives.
Have you been able to find the ingredients list for Dr Jen's non-flouride forumula. On the website, it shows ingredients list for the flouride forumula but I cannot find it for the non-flouride version. Very frustrating - let me know if it's there and I am just not finding it. Thanks for the review info.
Ooh weird! I think it’s just an oversight on their part. I was able to find it by clicking on their travel-sized mint fluoride-free toothpaste; it lists it there. I’ll take a picture of a tube at home and post in on my community tab and Instagram @askahygienist, too! Thanks for noticing :)
Yes just confirmed with them, that is correct. However, they also said that they are coming out with some more toothpastes soon that will also contain nano-hydroxyapatite
Interesting. I would like to try these toothpastes, but cannot because nanohydroxyapatite comes from sources like shellfish. If there was a plant based source, I would try it in a heartbeat.
I am newly Whole Food Plant Based (vegan) so thanks for bringing this up! After reading your comment I emailed livingwellwithdrmichelle customer support. They simply replied "Our tooth paste is vegan. Let us know if you have other questions." I plan to switch to Dr. Jen's since they are using rod-shaped nano-hydroxyapatite. Their website states "Made with clean ingredients backed by science. Paraben-free, vegan & cruelty-free." But these nano-hydroxyapatite products are pricy!
I wonder how the nudge toothpaste on Amazon would compare to these 2, they advertise 10% rod shaped nano hydroxyapatite for a fraction of the cost ($8 vs $19 of dr. Jens) but with it so cheap.. I question if it's real.
Great question! I’m reaching out to them to see what they say.. it does sound too good to be true haha with the pricing. We’ll see what they say I’ll keep you posted.
Yes, I confirmed with the company they use 10%. I didn't realize it's so much cheaper! I did try their toothpaste and found it to be a bit foamy for my liking, but if it has 10% at a fraction of the cost, I would say go for it.
@@kronos77 ohh haha I was like is this a new ingredient abbreviation I'm not aware of? oils, got it. are you referring to the fact that Dr. Mark stated all essential oils are bactericidal?
Do you have any updates on if nano hydroxyapatite is helping make your enamal smoother/less transparent? I remember seeing a video from you a few months back where you did not see much difference in the results, but I also believe that you didn’t have 10% nano hydroxyapatite toothpaste at the time. Thank you! 🪥
I’ve noticed great results using Dr. Jen’s toothpaste. My enamel doesn’t appear less transparent but it definitely is smoother and collects less stain in the typical areas that I used to.
My husband was told by the hygienist to stop using David’s because he was abrading the enamel off his teeth. They seem to be pushing Crest. I went in had my teeth done with very little to clean. Switched to Crest. 6 months later I have pockets and they are threatening periodontal treat next time. I’m going back to David’s.🪥
Dr. Jen's , BY FAR better than the rest of them CONTAINING hydroxyapatite.Thank you dont need the giveaway just an honest statements. And yes I experimented with them. Thank you.
🪥I’m torn with what I want to try. I want Dr. Jen’s because it seems better but do I really want to spend $30 on toothpaste after shipping and taxes? Hopefully I can win and it will sell me one way or another. Thank you for these videos!
One thing you didn't mention was RDA. David's is highly abrasive -- Dr Jen's is not. David's acknowledges this on their website -- but why would a toothpaste geared toward relieving sensitivity have such a high RDA? David's is a hard NO for me.
Typical Plastic...LOL These kids these days. I grew up with the metal tubes NOT PLASTIC TOXIC WASTE! Take the flat edge of a hair comb and push from the end to the opening on a flat surface and milk every nanoparticle out of that bad boy. I used to love doing that as a kid.
I've always used the Sensodyne with Novamin which I source from Canada or the UK since it isn't sold in the US. It's magic! But I did try a tube of Boka and didn't like it. I thought it was very bland in taste and ineffective when it came to my sensitivity. I wouldn't buy it again. I've been using David's toothpaste for a few months now and I do like the taste of the mint and I do find it very effective. I've had no sensitivity issues since using it. I would like to try Dr Jen's in a mint flavor but at the current price of $22/tube, I'm not tempted quite yet. David's is working well at half the price but I hate the darn metal tube. The key always falls out! 🪥
Have you tried Boka? Wondering if it’s a good choice in your opinion? We’ve been using it for over a year now. My son just had dental cleaning yesterday and no cavities or issues, other than needing his wisdom teeth removed soon 🪥
I'm not a dentist, but I've also used Boka and I am amazed at how well my teeth and gums are now. I used to have a lot of sensitivity and would even have a hard time eating and chewing on things, and now I am able to eat normally! But I am moving onto another toothpaste now because I learned that the amount of nano hydroxyapatite in Boka is minimal and I want something with at least 10%. I also learned that fluoride free toothpastes don't always protect tooth enamel, so I'm definitely thinking of using Dr.Jen's toothpaste next. But Boka was my intro to toothpastes beyond crest and Colgate and it was pretty awesome. I wish I would have found it sooner.
Boka was my first hydroxyapatite toothpaste I’ve used. It was alright but I didn’t notice significant changes for a while. It took a year to notice some changes in enamel smoothness, and my sensitivity never resolved. With the latest toothpaste I’ve been using (Dr. Jen’s) I did notice less sensitivity
sorry just seeing this! I believe you mentioned in another comment using baking soda? here's a link to RDA values of toothpaste...www.williamsonperio.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/Toothpaste-Abrasiveness-Ranked-by-RDA.pdf this looks like a bit of an older list, I don't see any hydroxyapatite toothpastes out there...but it seems baking soda is quite low on the list; generally just stay away from "whitening" toothpastes as those are the most abrasive. I'll have to compile a list on my own of all the hydroxyapatite toothpaste and newer brands; RDA value is not always listed on toothpaste itself, need to ask the company...
@@askahygienist thank you for the list! really appreciate the response; oh, so stay away from baking soda as well; okay, I will do that! looking forward to your list, though!
Hi all, thanks for watching! Giveaway window is now closed; winner is @kalexac ; stay tuned for more giveaways!
You did not mention David's NH Orange Vanilla Cream flavor. It's the only toothpaste I have enjoyed using
I haven't tried either toothpaste. I'd like to.
I have used OraWellness hydroxyapatite. A review of their products would be appreciated! I like that I can get OraWellness hydroxyapatite in bags!
Added to list! I’ll look into ordering and testing it, thanks!
Just bought David's toothpaste after using Boka. I love Boka and just wanted to try something different. But I bought it before seeing your last video on David's toothpaste and them not wanting to disclose the percentage of nano hydroxyapatite in their product. I'll finish the tube, but I definitely want to try Dr. Jen's toothpaste next! 🪥
Boka won't disclose either 😢
Boka’s website says it contains approximately 2% hydroxyapatite. I checked their Q&A to find it. I don’t get why the percentage isn’t on any of the packaging though, that’s odd.
I’ve been using Dr Jen’s strawberry toothpaste for about three weeks and I already see a difference! My teeth have been becoming see through for the past couple years and it’s been concerning me, also I have sensitive teeth AND my hygienist noticed some demineralization In between some of my teeth. For three months I’ve been diligently brushing and flossing my teeth three times a day and make an effort to brush after drinking coffee and using the purple listerine twice a day. But I came across your vids and tried Dr Jen’s toothpaste. I’ve noticed my teeth becoming less see through ever since I’ve been using it!! So I think in combination of all these things, that’s why I’ve seen improvement, Dr Jen’s gave me the push I needed. (I think coffee was the main culprit because even if I brushed my teeth in the morning, after breakfast and drinking coffee, the acid would be sitting there for a long time). Anyway, I hope all this helps!!
Thanks for sharing your journey; glad you’re seeing results!! 🧡
WE use Dr Jen's in our dental office and just love it. I do notice that my teeth are less sensitive. I have not noticed that with other hydroxyapatite paste.
Yes!!! So far I like Dr. Jen’s the most. I haven’t tried Fygg toothpaste by dr. Mark burhenne; I’ve heard great things about it, too… although I do know their final % of hydroxyapatite is less than 10%
@@askahygienist yes their percentage is 3%
@@Harperangel59 that sounds about right. I think in a video he mentioned it was 2.5%. I don't remember for sure though. Definitely not 10%
Can you review elims I don’t see much on it and want to see how it compares to jens thx u.
Nice review! I’ve tried both and I agree Dr. Jen’s is better, less messy and like that she is transparent with the 10% nano in the product.
Also, she does offer discounts for people to promote her product.
It’s great when a product you love also offers a kickback ;)
I tried both I like dr jens much more just finishing my first tube and already my teeth seem cleaner nice flavor aswell
Could you look into a toothpaste brand called "Carifree"? They make low abrasion, nano-hydroxyapatite toothpaste with/without fluoride. i have been using the one without fluoride for obvious reasons. do you mind testing the fluoride-free version and making a video reviewing your opinion/results on it? Its $17 for a 2.3oz tube.
Dr Jen’s toothpaste has been interesting to me ever since I saw your last video, so it’s nice to see that it’s effective! 🪥
Right now I’m trying Elims toothpaste; it’s also created by a doctor, has 10% nano-hydroxyapetite, and xylitol. Seems like any toothpaste that has a higher % of nHAp is expensive, but I’ve been liking it so far. My teeth actually feel stronger.
Be aware it has glycerin, which makes the surface of the teeth very slick.
@@Dan-oo7bq no it doesn't, it was a myth: ua-cam.com/video/meFSimw7wos/v-deo.html
Dr. Wolff's Bioniq is 14$ and has 20% nHAP
I am also using that toothpaste. Although I do alternate with Crest Tooth PASTE, the original tube as recommended by another dentist to remineralize. Not just ANY Crest, the original PASTE. Because NHA toothpaste is so expensive.
@@Dan-oo7bq I heard glycerin coat the teeth which could prevent re-mineralization
I don’t find David’s toothpaste to be runny. I like that it is in a metal tube bs plastic. I found David’s to eliminate any tooth sensitivity and it prevents staining. There now is a light version of the mint and it is great.
I’m glad it works for you! :)
Hey. I'm excited you're sharing some actual results and those photos of before and after. Couldn't find it anywhere else so you da best!
Would you ever review Japanese toothpastes with hydroxyapatite? I got the apagard premio from stylevana and I love it! I also love the European sensodyne with novamin. What do you think of novamin?
I’ve heard of apaguard but haven’t tried! I’ll look into it. Same with novamin. Not sure if I can get my hands on these (I’ve heard of people getting scammed with knock offs), I’m in the US.
@@askahygienist stylevana is a reputable place to buy Asian skincare and stuff like that. That’s why I chose to get the Apagard toothpaste from there. I know Amazon can be risky but I got the Novamin Sensodyne toothpaste from an Amazon seller who had pretty good reviews as both a seller and for the product itself. I’m in the US as well
What do you think about Vanman's tooth powder? I bought that recently and am trying it.
Also apaguard toothpaste?
Thanks! 🪥
Haven’t heard of vanmans toothpaste. I have heard of apagard and I’m looking into where I can buy some authentic apagard. It’s from Japan so I hear there can be knockoffs in US.
So many chemicals in Apaguard
Been watching a lot of your YT videos and learning--THANKS! Have you tried Fygg? Curious about it--the hydroxyapatite percentage on the final product if much lower, like 3-4%, which Dr. B says is good....
I haven’t tried it personally, but i am aware of the concentration. Several people have asked me about this, and I even watched dr. B’s explanation, but the math is just not mathing for me lol. It’s like saying “well Coca Cola starts out as 100% water and then we add a bunch of other ingredients, but because it started out as 100% water, it’s basically good for you and a great source of hydration”
I’m NOT comparing his toothpaste to cola and I’m not saying it’s otherwise very bad for you. In fact I’ll bet it’s pretty effective because it also contains potassium nitrate in the fluidinova hydroxyapatite formula, but I’m just saying the logic is like that of my coke analogy 🤷♀️
I really like Jen’s! I’m doing the one with fluoride. I tried David’s for around a month. I didn’t like it AT ALL. For me it didn’t help with sensitivity! I was really hoping it was gonna work out because Jens is pretty pricey but it’s gonna be my choice of toothpaste from here on out unless I find something else even better and a little cheaper.
Glad to hear you like Jen’s! Yeah same for me with David’s, didn’t help with sensitivity. I’m getting ready to review a whole bunch of other hydroxyapatite options, but I think they are all also expensive haha :/
I've used primal life organics toothpowder and it was AMAZING. My teeth became sensitive when I ran out and I was panicking because I'm travelling. Now using an ayurvedic toothpowder that's so powerful and surprising. Dasanakanti churnam by Kottakkal, I'm blown away to be honest. I was worried that my teeth would become discoloured but nope. I look forward to trying Dr. Jen's in future for comparison. Thanks for the review.
Dasanakanti churn by Kottakkal - I'd better be aware, it seems like some no-name.
@@disrespectful7862 I don't understand what you mean?
@@healing682 Powder is no good ma men
Thank you for making these videos. I’m currently using Boka, but I was curious about the two that you discuss in this video. I went to Amazon to look for Dr. Jen’s, but it’s out of stock right now 😢. Keep up the great videos! I’m sad I missed the giveaway.
Yes I noticed they are often out of stock on Amazon. I think it’s actually third party sellers, they sell on their website and I’ve not seen it be out of stock there.
How about the "carrageenan (seaweed derived)" ??? Is that Ingredient Safe or Healthy?
I can’t say 100%. Generally considered safe but some studies/sources say it can be a source of inflammation and other issues, I’m assuming depending on how much is consumed. In a toothpaste, not much of a concern because you aren’t swallowing; there are a lot of foods that contain it, I’d be more worried about that.
I don’t ever find David’s to be runny. It seems to help with stains as well
Loved the video, could you try out the japanese Apagard Royal toothpaste? It has 10% nano hap too
Used both before, davids toothpaste didnt help with my sensitivity much and made my teeth a bit translucent while dr jen toothpaste made it whiter and helped with sensitivity
Have you tried Boka?
@@mildtotemperate that has only 2% nano hydroxyapatite last I checked so no
@@valuabletips560 that's correct, however it has so many great reviews, not only on Amazon, but also UA-cam comments and videos I've seen. Another option is Elims, which has 10% rod shaped and good ingredients. It's the cheapest 10% I have found.
Have you looked into Risewell PRO toothpaste? 10% micro hydroxyapatite and 5% nano hydroxyapatite. It’s $22 so yes it’s quite expensive but the formulation is interesting
That sounds super random. Micro is known not to be effective so I don’t see the point of using it…
From all the studies/info I've gathered, 10% nano is the most effective. It's also more expensive, so in my opinion, filling with 10% micro is unnecessary but probably cuts down overhead cost for the toothpaste company. That being said, Dr. Jen's uses 10% nano and is a couple bucks cheaper..🤷🏼♀️ I've been using that brand for a while now and really like it. It's kind of become my standard lol when comparing other hydroxyapatite brands.
Yeah, I would say that formulation isn't exciting to me. micro is not nearly as effective as nano (if at all), and for that price I buy Dr. Jen's which has 10% nano, the most effective amount. Hydroxyapatite is not currently regulated as an ingredient in toothpaste, so companies kind of just place whatever and make all sorts of claims without following the science. This is why I really prefer Dr. Jen's. I've actually met with the creators and they are super passionate about following the science and using clean ingredients. Other companies have been dodgy about disclosing concentration, or offer info that is disappointing.
@@askahygienist wouldnt it be more ideal to use fluoride with 10% nano hydroxyapatite ?
@@askahygienist SuperMouth toothpaste also uses 10% nano hydroxyapatite. They also add D3 and K2 into the toothpaste and prebiotics, xylitol and non acidic vitamin c
I love the information. It is all new and easy to understand! Thanks- so glad I found you!
Happy to help!
I just got jens after 11 fillings x.x is it safe to use with fillings? No fuzzy jens and teeth smooth
No contraindications to use Jen’s toothpaste on fillings, should be good to go 👍 glad you don’t have a fuzzy feeling!!
🪥Since learning about hydroxyapatite from you I have been using "Living Well with Dr. Michelle" tooth powder. I like it, but am not necessarily seeing the remineralization I'm hoping for.
Haven’t heard of this I’ll have to check it out! I wonder if it uses nano particles and what the percentage of concentration is. That matters in terms of seeing results..
By the way, you actually won last month's giveaway but never claimed your prize! Email me please, last chance to claim your tube of Dr. Jen's toothpaste :)
@@askahygienist Oh!!! Where can I find your email address? (By the way, after reading your reply I found that Dr. Michelle says that her product is micro-hydroxyapatite because of the "known problems" with nana-hydroxyapatite. I will now switch. Thanks for this timely gift!!!
@@UnclGee my email is in the about section on my channel!
I’ve been using living well with Dr Michelle’s tooth powder for six months. One white lesion I had healed, but other teeth got worse. While I like the powder, I found out that she uses micro hydroxyapatite instead of nano. Looking to change because I need serious enamel protection, not more cavities. It’s so frustrating that we have to figure all this out ourselves. I thought surely if it was dentist recommended she would not put something together that wasn’t effective. But here we are 🤦♀️
Any thoughts on Fygg or Dr Brite? Both have been “eh” for me. Not thrilled with all the ingredients in most toothpastes & did feel my teeth & gums were more protected & better looking with fluoride. Trying Dr Jen’s SP!
Heard of fygg, not the other; but I haven’t tried either.. I’m not a fan of fluoride 🥴 I’m also trying NOBS toothpaste tablets. I like the ingredients for the most part, I don’t like how much it foams up though. I’m used to practically no foam at all, so it may be a normal/typical amount, I’m just not used to it. And yes, Dr. Jen’s has both fluoride-free and fluoride option.
Thank you for this video. Just got another mouth sore from regular toothpaste- taking Acyclovir prescribed by my dentist 😩
Aw sorry to hear!
@@askahygienist Because of your video I picked up Boka at my local CVS - I absolutely love it. I can feel the difference in my teeth. Thank you so very much!!
Which was tested, Dr. Jen's with or without fluoride?
Without.
I'm using Boka. What are your thoughts on that? The Boka removed my stain within two weeks. Another one I'm trying is G Oral Health $15.95 on amazon. Both are nano hydroxyapatite but the G Oral health one also has hydroxyapatite.
I believe I’m getting some samples of Great Oral Health toothpaste, I’ve never tried it. I’ve tried Boka and it was good but I didn’t get results very quickly. I had faster and more noticeable results in terms of decreased sensitivity and less stain with Dr. Jen’s toothpaste.
I use promineralizer toothpaste. Have you tested it.
I haven’t heard of or tried it :/
🪥I’ve been using David’s toothpaste. Didn’t know dr Jen’s existed until I saw your channel. Curious to try it!
Thanks
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She also promotes flouride
One thing to note is that only certain flavors of David's toothpaste contain nano hydroxyapatite. Currently only David's Sensitive Whitening Peppermint and Orange Vanilla have NPA in the mixture.
I can confirm that I noticed a slight decrease in tooth sensitivity to cold using Boka NPA toothpaste. I have yet to try any other NPA toothpastes but this was a good review on David's and Dr. Jens.
Yes this is true about not all David’s having nano hydroxyapatite. Glad you liked this review! ☺️
What are your thoughts on risewell toothpaste ?
I’ve tried it, but then I found out it uses micro hydroxyapatite instead of nano. I haven’t checked since then, but I hear they may have come out with nano hydroxyapatite toothpaste. Micro isn’t really effective.
How long do you have to use Dr. Jen's? Been using 2 weeks and leave on for 30 minutes after and my teeth are still sensitive? I'm sharing the kid one with my infant.
Oh hmm hard to say; I noticed improvement pretty soon after starting it, but I r also been using other brands of hydroxyapatite toothpaste before that for over a year; hard to say if it was cumulative effects. It also depends what the source of sensitivity is. Not all sensitivity can be “cured” with toothpaste use.
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I used David's a few months back thought it helped me more. Do if I am still feeling sensitivity is it possibly still working?
Have you tried Boka? Can you tell me if it has 10% or more of the nano hydroxyapatite?
No I believe Boka is at 2% nHAP. It was actually my first HAP toothpaste I ever tried and it took a looong time to notice slight results. And sensitivity never went away. With Dr. Jen’s, noticeable decrease in sensitivity.
Where can I find info on the RDA Index of Nanohydroxyapatite TP. This would be GREAT!!! Please make a video. Also, reviewing more of these great alternatives.
Ooh great question. It’s not usually readily available but could find out by contacting companies directly
Have you been able to find the ingredients list for Dr Jen's non-flouride forumula. On the website, it shows ingredients list for the flouride forumula but I cannot find it for the non-flouride version. Very frustrating - let me know if it's there and I am just not finding it. Thanks for the review info.
Ooh weird! I think it’s just an oversight on their part. I was able to find it by clicking on their travel-sized mint fluoride-free toothpaste; it lists it there. I’ll take a picture of a tube at home and post in on my community tab and Instagram @askahygienist, too! Thanks for noticing :)
According to David's website only the sensitive version has the nano-hydroxyapetite formula apparently not their regular whitening. Can you verify?
Yes just confirmed with them, that is correct. However, they also said that they are coming out with some more toothpastes soon that will also contain nano-hydroxyapatite
Interesting. I would like to try these toothpastes, but cannot because nanohydroxyapatite comes from sources like shellfish. If there was a plant based source, I would try it in a heartbeat.
I am newly Whole Food Plant Based (vegan) so thanks for bringing this up! After reading your comment I emailed livingwellwithdrmichelle customer support. They simply replied "Our tooth paste is vegan. Let us know if you have other questions." I plan to switch to Dr. Jen's since they are using rod-shaped nano-hydroxyapatite. Their website states "Made with clean ingredients backed by science. Paraben-free, vegan & cruelty-free." But these nano-hydroxyapatite products are pricy!
Where is the link for hydroxyapatite 101?
Sorry I missed that! Just added a link in the description.
I wonder how the nudge toothpaste on Amazon would compare to these 2, they advertise 10% rod shaped nano hydroxyapatite for a fraction of the cost ($8 vs $19 of dr. Jens) but with it so cheap.. I question if it's real.
Great question! I’m reaching out to them to see what they say.. it does sound too good to be true haha with the pricing. We’ll see what they say I’ll keep you posted.
Yes, I confirmed with the company they use 10%. I didn't realize it's so much cheaper! I did try their toothpaste and found it to be a bit foamy for my liking, but if it has 10% at a fraction of the cost, I would say go for it.
Any opinion on Boka?
It’s ok but it took a long time to see only a small improvement. I prefer Dr. Jen’s, so far fastest results.
Can you review Elims?
Is that a toothpaste? I haven’t heard of it!
@@askahygienist yes they use 10% nano hydroxy
I dont like the okls and other stuff in Jens. I use FYYG, which is as clean as you can get.
Okls?
@@askahygienist oils, sorry.
@@kronos77 ohh haha I was like is this a new ingredient abbreviation I'm not aware of? oils, got it. are you referring to the fact that Dr. Mark stated all essential oils are bactericidal?
@@askahygienist yes, though it wasnt just dr mark. I a,ways had questions about the safety of essential oils.
How are you liking the FYGG? That's the one I'm most interested in trying ATM, cuz of how clean it is.
you want try apagard premio toothpaste? japan one with 10% nHAP
I haven’t gotten around to it, but I’m also worried about ordering because I hear there are a lot of knock-off versions..
Do you have any updates on if nano hydroxyapatite is helping make your enamal smoother/less transparent? I remember seeing a video from you a few months back where you did not see much difference in the results, but I also believe that you didn’t have 10% nano hydroxyapatite toothpaste at the time. Thank you! 🪥
I’ve noticed great results using Dr. Jen’s toothpaste. My enamel doesn’t appear less transparent but it definitely is smoother and collects less stain in the typical areas that I used to.
What's the best toothpaste you have ever used?
Honestly I’m really loving Dr. Jen’s. I think so far it’s been the most effective in terms of helping with my sensitivity and staining.
My husband was told by the hygienist to stop using David’s because he was abrading the enamel off his teeth. They seem to be pushing Crest. I went in had my teeth done with very little to clean. Switched to Crest. 6 months later I have pockets and they are threatening periodontal treat next time. I’m going back to David’s.🪥
Interesting. Very interesting.
You’re probably eating way too much sugar..
I was considering Davids, before I saw the "abrasive" on the top of the deck. So, I decided to go with another Nanohydroxyapatite toothpaste.
How about Bioniq? They advertise 20% hydroxyapatite but don't say if it's nano or what. It's less expensive than Dr. Jen's.
I believe I got a sample but haven’t tried it out yet. I’ll double check if it’s nano.
Dr. Jen's , BY FAR better than the rest of them CONTAINING hydroxyapatite.Thank you dont need the giveaway just an honest statements. And yes I experimented with them. Thank you.
🪥I’m torn with what I want to try. I want Dr. Jen’s because it seems better but do I really want to spend $30 on toothpaste after shipping and taxes?
Hopefully I can win and it will sell me one way or another. Thank you for these videos!
I like David’s. Less sensitivity and pain.
Glad you have a good experience with it!
can you review ORL toothpaste.
added to my list, thanks!
Thanks for awesome video 🪥
I agree with your husband, I like David's better than Dr. Jens. The sensitivity was definitely better with Davids.
Glad you found something that works for you!!
One thing you didn't mention was RDA. David's is highly abrasive -- Dr Jen's is not. David's acknowledges this on their website -- but why would a toothpaste geared toward relieving sensitivity have such a high RDA? David's is a hard NO for me.
Hm i didn’t even think about that, good point! But yes another reason I love Dr. Jen’s for their low RDA value; I didn’t know David’s was high.
Only the sensitive has hydroxyappetite with the Davids
the fuzzy feel is probably the nanohydroxy bonding with your tooth.
It’s possible; I actually stopped noticing it as much the longer I use it. it’s making enamel smoother 👍
Too many chemicals in Apaguard
Good point 🥴
Typical Plastic...LOL These kids these days. I grew up with the metal tubes NOT PLASTIC TOXIC WASTE! Take the flat edge of a hair comb and push from the end to the opening on a flat surface and milk every nanoparticle out of that bad boy. I used to love doing that as a kid.
It certainly is manageable haha, just when you’re used to something much easier/convenient, hard to go back.
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I've always used the Sensodyne with Novamin which I source from Canada or the UK since it isn't sold in the US. It's magic!
But I did try a tube of Boka and didn't like it. I thought it was very bland in taste and ineffective when it came to my sensitivity. I wouldn't buy it again.
I've been using David's toothpaste for a few months now and I do like the taste of the mint and I do find it very effective. I've had no sensitivity issues since using it.
I would like to try Dr Jen's in a mint flavor but at the current price of $22/tube, I'm not tempted quite yet. David's is working well at half the price but I hate the darn metal tube. The key always falls out! 🪥
Thanks for your very informative videos. 🪥
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Have you tried Boka? Wondering if it’s a good choice in your opinion? We’ve been using it for over a year now. My son just had dental cleaning yesterday and no cavities or issues, other than needing his wisdom teeth removed soon 🪥
I'm not a dentist, but I've also used Boka and I am amazed at how well my teeth and gums are now. I used to have a lot of sensitivity and would even have a hard time eating and chewing on things, and now I am able to eat normally! But I am moving onto another toothpaste now because I learned that the amount of nano hydroxyapatite in Boka is minimal and I want something with at least 10%. I also learned that fluoride free toothpastes don't always protect tooth enamel, so I'm definitely thinking of using Dr.Jen's toothpaste next. But Boka was my intro to toothpastes beyond crest and Colgate and it was pretty awesome. I wish I would have found it sooner.
I've heard Boka is only 2% nano hydroxyapatite.
@@chrissampson4607 good to know, thanks!
Boka was my first hydroxyapatite toothpaste I’ve used. It was alright but I didn’t notice significant changes for a while. It took a year to notice some changes in enamel smoothness, and my sensitivity never resolved. With the latest toothpaste I’ve been using (Dr. Jen’s) I did notice less sensitivity
@@chrissampson4607 There is no way to know that because they (just like David's) don't disclose the amount.
Thank you for another great video!! I was wondering if you could recommend a few low-RDA toothpastes that are safe to use daily use 🪥
sorry just seeing this! I believe you mentioned in another comment using baking soda? here's a link to RDA values of toothpaste...www.williamsonperio.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/Toothpaste-Abrasiveness-Ranked-by-RDA.pdf
this looks like a bit of an older list, I don't see any hydroxyapatite toothpastes out there...but it seems baking soda is quite low on the list; generally just stay away from "whitening" toothpastes as those are the most abrasive.
I'll have to compile a list on my own of all the hydroxyapatite toothpaste and newer brands; RDA value is not always listed on toothpaste itself, need to ask the company...
@@askahygienist thank you for the list! really appreciate the response; oh, so stay away from baking soda as well; okay, I will do that! looking forward to your list, though!
I would to enter your giveaway 🪥
I do like that jens only has xylitol and not sorbitol or other artificial sweeteners. The cherry and papaya seems interesting as well 🪥
But xylitol is also an artificial sweetener. They are all sugar alcohols, like erythitol
@@notofthisworld5998 I know, but xylitol is the only sugar alcohol afaik that targets s mutans, or plaque.
@@SynthVGguitarist I've come to understand that all of them are problematic for gut flora too
Thank you for this helpful information! 🪥 !
🪥 thanks for the info!
Thanks I think I will give one of these a try.🪥