nha is nontoxic, gets rid of sensitivity, strengthens enamel just as well if not better, I'm surprised its not a more widespread ingredient in stores. sadly its mostly only found online, but i dont think im ever going back to fluoride after discovering nha
Well said. I just wanted to add that fluoride also disrupts your pineal gland which helps produce and regulate melatonin levels (sleep production hormone) among other neurological and biological functions. It's very sickening to see lamestream media and medical professionals, dentists specifically, still championing fluoride. It is so detrimental to our overall health and nobody wants to talk about alternatives. I had a dentist tell me awhile back that just simply brushing your teeth without toothpaste works just as well. Now I use fluoride free toothpaste Better and Better brand and I rinse or oil pull with coconut oil. God bless 🙏
Look at the complacent and compliant zombies that fluoridation has created while their country gets ruined by the day and then you’ll know why fluoridation was started in the 1940s.
@@TheProdiKaLiSon Lol, that's OLD debunked nonsense. If it affected the pineal gland, you'd have problems sleeping, because despite all the B.S. claimed about it, it's primary purpose is to produce Melatonin, lol. Fluoride toothpate has never once caused a problem with melatonin and pineal gland function, absolute nonsense. lol. Stop believing such ridiculous unproven pseudoscience conspiracy theory B.S. You can think/say whatever you like about ingesting it. I'm not a fan either, but topically in toothpaste, absolutely harmless, period. The fact is, nano hydroxyapatite calcium absorbs and works much BETTER than any nano hydrosyapatite without fluoride.Go educate yourself, the fluoride ion, helps the hydroxyapatite bond to and absorb into teeth. That's what fluoride does, it's a binder. Even in it's uses in steel production. Every study done it has proven this, that it works better, much better with fluoride. Oil pulling especially with coconut oil, is foolish. Because here's the problem,, it certainly kills germs, about 75-85% of the ones actual mouthwash does, so that's a plus. But, by virtue of this same action, the 54% Lauric acid it contains, it also weakens teeth. Think about it, your mouth is supposed to be alkaline, because acid producing bacteria causes cavities. Strep. mutans to be exact. And you're putting an acid on your teeth, lol. That's counterintuitive to mouth chemistry. Like, you'd be better off with something alkaline, like baking soda, than coconut oil. That's what Dentists will recommend, baking soda rinse to combat tooth decay, that's what mine said and it makes perfect chemical and physiological sense. To kill gingivitis, salt rinse. Mouthwash nor making soda kills gingivitis if you happen to have it, but salt does. Again, straight from my Dentist (Hygeinist actually told me that one) and it worked great, gingivitis gone, as I had a mild case of it a couple of years ago.
@@MrBilld75 well Bill, for your information I was having sleeping problems for months. Started doing research on brain function and sleep, then proceeded to find things that we interact with or consume daily that can interfere with our sleep. I discovered some articles discussing the harmful effects of fluoride, one in particular being how Hitler used fluoride gas on to torture Jewish people in the internment camps in the 1940s....sooooo...? I also found out that fluoride does interfere with the pineal gland, of course the studies say a lot of it is inconclusive mostly because they don't believe that the pineal gland is effected by fluoride, nor is it our "third eye." It does over time calcify the pineal gland. Anyway, ever since I quit fluoride mouth wash and toothpaste I've noticed a significant difference in my sleep, less brain fog, more mental clarity, less grogginess, overall better mood and positivity. I have been using baking soda and hydrogen peroxide as an alternative to rinsing my teeth. Coconut oil felt weird and not sufficient. Now that you know my story. Do me a favor? In the future, don't assume ahead of time that you know what people's personal experiences are and stop supporting biased google websites that say "fluoride is the best." This topic and the importance of fluoride to people and why they defend fluoride so much is because they believe in dentists and trust them. I get it, they studied, got degrees, etc. However, we have been brainwashed as a society and so have our medical professionals. This brainwashing, misguided trust, and narrow-minded ness comes from complacency and routine and it is why we are in this current predicament with COVID. We have been conditioned into being a people that have knee jerk reactions. Like using fluoride it's the easy and quick thing to get what you need. But is it the healthiest option? Imo hell no. Just like the vaccines, just pump everyone with vaccines and boosters that will make it all go away!?! Turns out, not at all. Now you got one of the CDC moron doctors saying actually herd immunity would have been the best option. And now we are seeing adverse reactions are coming to light. All centered around the heart. Sure are alot of sudden cardiac arrests, sudden unexplainable deaths happening right now. At the end of the day these medical "professionals" are just people like me and you and they should be treated as such. There is so much we all do not know and yet we pretend to know everything. We need to get back to holistic and natural remedies to cure and sustain our health and way of living is all im saying. We need to get away from chemicals and big pharma/FDA needs to be held accountable for their consistent failures spanning decades. Better yet they should be locked up like criminals. That's my rant for the day 😂 God bless 🙏
@@TheProdiKaLiSon Lol, wow, you've really gone down the Rabbit hole and believe a lot of B.S. Newsflash, the unvaxed who get Covid, have 17x more myocarditis in studies, 10x more clots, 2x the reinfections, 2x the hospitalizations, even in unvaxed kids 5-11 and 2x the deaths as of Omicron (many times more with previous variants). And you're worried about "rare" side effects?! Hahahaha. Natural remedies, are mostly quackery and ineffective/weak. I used to be into that nonsense and it's not going to save anyone vs. pharma, which requires EVIDENCE it works, unlike natural. I'm not against "some" natural stuff, because it can indeed help us, but there is an absolute plethora of B.S. snake oil out there. Nobody is saying "fluoride is the best", lol, the FDA just recommended lowering the amounts of it water, because more people (especially the young) are showing up with dental fluorosis now. I've never agreed with ingesting the stuff. But topically, it's well proven good chemistry. The mixing hydroxyapatite calcium with fluoride idea, literally came from our own saliva chemistry. lol. It's just with the modern diet, saliva cannot keep up. So we give it a little help with toothpastes that mimic our saliva. So really? You really think that "topical" fluoride is an issue? The science doesn't support it. But it certainly supports the notion that it remineralizes teeth, cause evidence. What you read, is a bunch of old anti fluoride tinfoil hat conspiracy theory B.S. that been debunked for many years. I know just by reading what you've wrote. But believe whatever you want and you do whatever you think works for you. By the way, that Hitler using fluoride to pacify people in the concentration camps, is an urban myth conspiracy theory and B.S. lol. See what I mean? You're buying into decades old debunked nonsense. Anyway, cheers and all the best you and your health.
I went fluoride free and started using Apagard toothpaste in early 2017. The tooth sensitivity that I'd had for years, was gone within a week. I've had zero dental problems since then. Added benefit, it makes your teeth really shiny. I'll never go back.
They can’t be equally as good. I’ve used fluoride toothpaste my whole life and still got cavities, and I don’t have saliva issues. Just got some Boka, and it healed my entire mouth of all pain and sensitivity in a week. I am going to try alternating the two to see if I get more benefits, but hydroxyapatite is by far superior! I know $13 is ridiculous for toothpaste, but, it’s a bargain if it prevents tooth decay & pain.
Try $20 for some other brands like this. lol. Even $25 too. If you want a cheap version of this that's half that price or less, Sensodyne "Repair and Protect", $5-$6. It has Novamin, which is an even more advanced patented version of hydroxyapatite calcium and fluoride. It has other things like silica etc. that are good for teeth. Clinically proven to harden/remineralize teeth. I even saw the proof on video, here on UA-cam once. Harder to drill into extracted teeth treated with it, than without it. So, if you resent paying $13 give it a look. And you can get it, anywhere. Walmart etc. Any pharmacy or grocery store.
So since fluoride is toxic especially at high concentration, over the counter fluoride toothpastes have a very small amount, often not enough to actually help with decay. In a lab setting, HA and Fl at same concentration work similarly.
@@Blue_SeaSmokeboka uses 2% nHAP, while it’s recommended to use 5-10% for best effect. Bentist made a video on this explaining how nHAP is actually quite expensive to make so some of these companies use VERY small amounts and label it as a nHAP toothpaste. In reality, you’ll be spending a good amount of money for true nHAP toothpaste. I recently bought Apagard Royal (which I paid nearly $40 USD, but will last you MONTHS)
I use BioMin F right now and from what I understand that’s a hybrid. I’m honestly just trying to reinstate the brushing habit after a bad depressive episode but I feel like it’s helping.
My dentist recommended a toothpaste called Cari Free to me. It has nano hydroxyapatite and fluoride, so I figure it's the best of both worlds. I've been using it for around two weeks and noticed my teeth have been looking insanely white and glossy, and went looking as to why that might be. Your video explained it wonderfully! Thanks.
@@Zach-yv9vz I do still use the toothpaste. I am not super cavity prone, but I haven't had any new ones since and the small ones we have been watching haven't gotten any bigger either. Teeth are still white and glossy. I switch between citrus flavor and the grape and really like both. It's actually why she recommended it, because I hate mint and it was hard to force myself to brush with mint every day :) Very happy with the toothpaste.
@@Snuzzled you're a legend. thanks for the update. i've been looking at nano hydroxyapatite brands and this is my first time seeing this brand. it actually looks really good and the reviews seem better than the other ones. it has SLS and is a little bit expensive though. i've narrowed down my search between this one and david's, but i'm kinda leaning david's. thank you for your update once again
@@Zach-yv9vz I hope you like whatever you choose. There's a toothpaste out there for everyone and this one fits what I personally want out of a toothpaste. I'm not looking to avoid sls or fluoride, just mint 😂 Best of luck!
Hydroxyapatite is too large of a crystal size to enter the pores of the enamel. "Nano" crystals are the required size to remineralize below the surface of the enamel. Also important to note is concentration. 10% concentration of "nano" hydroxyapatite is needed to provide the same cavity protection as fluoride.
Hubby and I started David's nano hydroxyapatite peppermint toothpaste a week ago. I like the feeling of my teeth after brushing. It feels like my teeth stay cleaner longer. We used to use the fluoride free hello toothpaste brand.
I had a root canal on one molar about 10yrs ago and frequently get pain even though floss shows no bleeding or food residue. Tried oil pulling, Therabreath, Redmonds, Silver, Fluoride rinses and nothing was affective. Boka Restore Mouthwash tablets and Toothpaste helped immediately within a couple days and I've had not had pain for a month now. I did purchase Bioniq Plus Biomimetic Toothpaste with 20 Percent Hydroxyapatite though since watching some video stating the % in Boka is not enough.
I have tried both Risewell and Boka, but was no impressed by either. There are many other brands, such as Wellnesse, but did not care for them, either. I finally found a hydroxyapatite toothpaste I like made by Dr. Wolff called Bioniq, based in Germany but delivers to various areas of the world. I highly recommend the Bioniq Gums+ version by Dr. Wolff -- helps with dry mouth issues.
I never knew hyrdroxyapatite was the standard in Japan. I should do more research and see what the EU thinks as well to get a broader opinion on this. Thanks for the info!
It’s expensive though. I buy the most expensive one at $20 a tube. The cheapest is $12 bucks. As a comparison, most regular toothpaste being $3-5, with stain removal ones ranging from $5-16.
Yes I agree. I have the Boka toothpaste too and although it's pricier, it's going to be much cheaper than spending money on dental treatments etc if it's going to protect the teeth. I'd rather spend a little more but save in the long run.
I tried a natural toothpaste and was spitting up green globs the morning after.. thought baking soda was going to be the only way, I'm so glad I stumbled upon your video ! Thank you~
For years my teeth were extremely sensitive. I tried Boka before but it didn’t help at all. When I changed to the Japanese toothpaste it solved the sensitivity issues in full.
Yeah I realize in hindsight that Boka is not as effective as some other brands I’ve used. I’ve been really impressed by results from Dr. Jen’s toothpaste. Currently my daily toothpaste.
I've tried lots of hydroxyapatite toothpaste over the years, so far my favorite one is Bioniq by Dr. Wolff. It has 20% hydroxapatite, as well as lactoferrin and hyaluronic acid in it and none of the other "common bad stuff". It comes from Germany, I get it on Amazon.
My Dentist swears by the stuff and loves that I use it and my dental health is better than ever. I use a combo of fluoride and HA in Sensodyne repair and protect, with Novamin. Novamin is the patented brand name formula for this mix and lab tests prove teeth treated with it are harder than any other.
That's the best, hydroxyapatite calcium mixed with fluoride. Chemically it makes a lot of sense. The fluoride ion helps the nano hydroxyapatite calcium bind to and absorb into teeth. Better than without fluoride.
@@Magicwithizz Wow, I just looked into it and it's very unique! Better than hydroxyapatite calcium. I never knew such a thing existed, but the technology sounds amazing. "BioMin F toothpaste contains a patented fluoro calcium phosphosilicate bioactive glass which bonds to the teeth and enters the dentinal tubules to occlude them. Gradually dissolving over a period of up to 12 hours, it slowly releases calcium, fluoride and phosphate ions at a therapeutically effective level. These work in concert with saliva in the mouth to form fluorapatite, which is ten times more resistant to acids than hydroxyapatite. This applies even if the patient's toothbrushing technique is erratic and less efficient. So, brushing twice daily with BioMin F provides a therapeutically effective level of fluoride for up to 24 hours which consequently strengthens the teeth, aids effective remineralisation of the enamel and prevents fluid flow through the dentinal tubules (hydraulic conductivity) to reduce sensitivity." Pretty cool and I might just have to switch. I want the best effectiveness and this, is a step beyond hydroxyapatite calcium. Thank's so much for mentioning this, it's super interesting!
I always wondered why you can't buy toothpaste with BOTH fluoride and hydroxyapatite? It seems they would be a great pairing. I will say this, when I whiten my teeth, they usually get sensitive. I switched to hydroxyapatite toothpaste for a week prior, during and after whitening and I had ZERO sensitivity.
In going to hazard a guess that it wouldn’t be stable in toothpaste form, the fluoride might transform the hydroxyapatite into fluorapatite while in the tube, which likely wont bind well to teeth. Worth noting that all All studies on hydroxyapatite I Know of where done with fluoride free formulas. You could follow up with a separate fluoride toothpaste after an hour of using a hydroxyapatite paste I suppose. The closest you can get is Biomin F which has fluoride, calcium, and phosphate bonded to nano glass. The glass beads release calcium and phosphate which are transformed slowly into hydroxyapatite, the slow reuse of fluoride then transforms it into fluorapatite. Think it also dissolves faster in the presence of acid to protect teeth.
Doesn’t Fluorapatite have a lower PH prior to demineralization compared to hydroxyapatite? If that’s the case then I would prefer Fluorapatite because it will be more resistant to enamel erosion from dietary acids and plaque/bacterial acids.
So i’ve been putting a drop of nano hydroxyapatite on the top half and a drop of fluoride toothpaste on the bottom of my tooth brush…kinda fusing the two. Is that still effective? I mean im just mixing both basically.
So yeah you are getting both in that way. In terms of being effective, I really can’t say haha I’m reading so much about fluoride these days as well as different kinds of hydroxyapatite molecules in terms of efficacy…
@@askahygienistso it's ok to just use hydroxyapatite in a toothpaste and they will help protect your teeth. Prefer the warm tea instead of the blanket! 😊
Iv been using the brand pearlie white for months and noticed my teeth actually becoming whiter. I typically brush and then 30 minutes later using a fluoride mouthwash 2x a day. I just wanna cover both bases.
Been using Apagard brand from Japan (its easier for me living in South East Asian) for one year since someone told me its non-flouride product. No complaints here it works well.
I don’t use fluoride and don’t push it on patients. Studies coming out about how it has harmful effects on systemic health. Technically yes it can protect against cavities; in-office treatment is a higher dose that can last as long as the fluoride is on the teeth. It’s a sticky varnish that stays on teeth until you brush it off. But there are other, safer ways to prevent cavities IMO.
Is there any reason why you didn’t opt for the Dr Jen fluoride and hydroxyapatite toothpaste combo? Wouldn’t it be more beneficial to combine both ingredients rather than only choosing between the two?
Yes it’s definitely less foamy. The foam (an ingredient called SLS) does not actually contribute to cleanliness, just a marketing ploy to make a product feel like it cleans better.
If you want to use both, there are toothpastes that have that option. Studies show fluoride is more effective at remineralizing teeth when mixed with hydroxyapatite because the hydroxyapatite provides the calcium and phosphate ions needed to form fluorapatite… so basically, yes together they are more effective. I personally don’t care for fluoride though.
@@askahygienist Thank you for your reply! I've just purchased a toothpaste that has both. We don't have Fluoride in our tap water here, so I feel it shouldn't be a problem having it in my toothpaste.
I know xylitol can help with saliva stimulation, which happens to be in a lot of hydroxyapatite toothpastes. I don’t think hydroxyapatite itself contributes to it…
Haven’t heard of it til recently, but I read the ingredients and some of them don’t sound too great to put in your mouth. I do like the idea of bioavailable calcium and phosphate..
Any specific studies you are referring to? I haven’t personally used either but I know the main difference is biomin F contains fluoride and Novamin does not…
Hi 👋 I notice my front teeth look transparent around edges of tooth…..can remineralising Toothpaste make it look thinker again? Or is it gone forever? 🦷
@@askahygienist love your content, my front teeth is becoming transparent and i am clueless on how to fix the issue, what exactly did you do? And how long it take you to notice a difference ? Help i am desperate 😭
@@emq5869 I'm sorry, I know it can be overwhelming! although i've been using HA toothpaste for a while and am noticing less staining as my enamel is smoother, I am still seeing that the overall appearance of my enamel is still translucent. I also feel pretty helpless because I'm really not sure why that is. Potentially silent reflux is contributing to slow acid erosion, or a long history of whitening teeth causing them to become more transparent, or simply genetics, or some combination of those...I'm not 100% sure :(( I keep circling back to it, I'll definitely post a video on it if/when I figure it out!
@@askahygienist i am sorry to hear about that, i am trying to simply keep my mouth clean for now, i heard barbra’s O’Neill saying it can heal if taken care of properly, rinsing after food and flossing keeping the mouth clean over all, 3rd day of oil pulling as well i will definitely make a visit to the dentist soon though its very annoying 😭
Interesting that sorbitol is the first ingredient…technically you’re not consuming toothpaste as a food but I’m not a fan of sugar alcohols, especially as a first ingredient 🤷♀️ Otherwise the list of ingredients looks decent; I like that the don’t have any SLS. I do wonder what percentage of hydroxyapatite they use; I just reached out to them. I’ll keep you posted.
@askahygienist thank you so much 🤗They are using nano, as I heard 1 or 2% is sufficient with the nano form. There is always 1 ingredient that is disappointing,sorbitol won't kill me I hope 🙄
@askahygienist I'm really happy with the toothpaste. It's a bit runny, but it is ok when you brush. The taste is quite good as well. I used to use fluoride free, but this is the first time I use hydroxyapatite. Hoping it it will make my teeth nice 🙄
That’s a great idea, I’ll add it to the queue. In case you’re in need of an immediate answer - the two main fluorides I’m familiar with are sodium fluoride and stannous fluoride. Both are meant for cavity protection, while stannous fluoride offers the additional feature of slowing down plaque buildup which contributes to gingivitis.
@@askahygienist Amine fluoride or olaflur was developed by GABA it is the component of elmex toothpastes, but since then other brands use it as well. Studies showed it's more effective than sodium fluoride.
Dr. Jen toothpaste uses hydroxyapatite, it's really good, and Tom's of Maine does as well, the rapid sensitive teeth relief formula. And I think there are many others. Now. My question is, is there any advantage to using both fluoride and hydroxyapatite together? And are there any toothpastes on the market that combine the two? Thanks.
There are a few that combine the two. I know Ollie brand has a toothpaste like that. I personally don’t care for fluoride, I feel like we have enough in our water where I’m at. Since hydroxyapatite achieves the same thing fluoride does, I don’t really see a need to do both. At the end of the day it’s up to you :)
Is that something your dentist recommended or are you asking me? I actually don’t recommend mouthwash use. Studies show its related to high blood pressure. It disrupts good bacteria that regulate BP.
@@askahygienist Hi, thanks for replying! I was just curious with the idea of remineralizing (with hydroxyapatite) then putting a protective coat (flouride) shortly after before bed for my night routine I haven't asked my dentist and I'm kinda afraid to since hydroxyapatite is so controversial
@@dgenerato6000 Yeah, I personally wouldn't worry about using a fluoride mouthwash if you brush with hydroxyapatite toothpaste AND floss between your teeth :) But, you certainly can, there's no contraindication to using both ingredients together.
@@askahygienist awesome! I'll probably just do flouride in the morning, then hydroxyapatite at night. I'm tied between Boka and some Japanese brand called Appogaurd. I've heard good things about both but if you have an opinion, I'd love to hear it! Thanks for replying again
@@dgenerato6000 I've heard good things about Apaguard as well; however I haven't tried it personally! It's on my list, I will have to check it out and get back to you.
I am currently using the Risewell kids one in the morning, as I am allergic to mint flavorings in oral care products. At bedtime, I am using citrus Carifree toothpaste gel. It contains both fluoride & hydroxyapatite. I also use their fluoride rinse with xylitol, that they recommend to use before brushing with the gel.
My daughter has Emiliogenesis Imperfecta and dentist prescribed a concentrated fluoride and said that’s her best option so the condition doesn’t get worse. Any info on this condition?
Amelogenesis imperfecta: genetic condition where the proteins that helped form enamel of teeth as a baby did not function properly, resulting in incomplete formation of enamel, very brittle and susceptible to chipping and cavities. The condition can’t get worse per se, your daughter can have a specific type that is more severe or less severe, but whatever type she has it doesn’t get worse or better, it is what it is…it’s like saying you never formed a pinkie finger since birth, so let’s drink medications so you don’t lose anymore fingers..the logic is not there. I think your dentist meant since her teeth are more susceptible to decay, prescription strength fluoride toothpaste could help battle that and prevent the teeth from getting cavities. Depending on the severity, your daughter may need crowns on her teeth; unfortunately there’s not much you could do once the enamel has formed the way it has, other than trying to prevent it from getting cavities or breaking, by adhering to a good oral hygiene routine and good dietary habits (low sugar, low processed foods/carbs, etc). I hope this helps :/
It’s safe to use flouride in childhood. I see my children have much stronger teeth than I had. But i use the nano toothpaste now. Im 60, and I want to keep my teeth till I die. I also use flouride toothpaste in the morning. I also use a powerfloss with water before bed. Sometimes I use a charcoal toothpaste to remove bacteria and toxins. I flush with hydrogen peroxide 2-3 times a week. Because I have peridontitis I have to be careful about my dental care.
Very informative video! 2 questions for you! 1)Between Micro Hydroxyapatite and Nano, which is safer? I heard Micro is safer cause nano can get into your bloodstream and into your brain cause it's so small and lead to problems down the road. 2) what camera are you using to shoot the videos?! it's great quality! Thanks again!
Glad to help! 1) my understanding is yes generally nano particles are dangerous when it comes to foreign substances. Hydroxyapatite is a substance that our own body has/produces, so a nano particle of that is not harmful according to current info. Nano plastics are a different story. 2) I use a canon m50! If you head over to my Instagram @askahygienist and message me I can send you a direct link!
Really interesting! I just recently learned about nano-hydroxyapatite and I have just started using the chew tablets today. I ordered (online) the Boca brand of nano-hydroxyapatite toothpaste. It'll arrive sometime mid-August. Can't find any locally in stores near me! (I'm in NC, USA.) Just so interesting! You also know that Japan is also high in vitamin K2, which is great for the teeth/bones, too? (it's the natto!) Subscribed, because the older I get, the more oral health is important to me! Cheers.
Let me know what you think of the Boka tablets! Had no idea about Japan being high in vitamin K..gotta look into that! Agreed, oral health is very important:)
@@askahygienist Oops, I misspoke, the tablets brand is GloBoid. But also, it looks like my Boka toothpaste is supposed to arrive today.... 😁 Way earlier than the seller predicted! Yay! 🦷
Good for you, because it's only downhill from here, lol. Enjoy your youth while you have it. nano-hydroxyapatite toothpaste toothpastes are great. My oral health has never been better and been using them for many years. It's motivating actually, knowing that you are actually actively combating tooth decay in a way never done before. It's cool. Don't shy away from toothpastes which have this nano calcium and fluoride. Because despite what some uneducated debunked nonsense claims about fluoride being bad, topically in toothpastes it is harmless, completely. And it makes hydroxyapatite calcium work better to remineralize teeth, much better. The fluoride ion helps the nano-hydroxyapatite calcium absorb into teeth and stay there. Pro tip, don't rinse or drink water or eat for 30-30 minutes after you brush with those toothpastes, just spit. This gives it a chance to absorb.
Sorry just seeing this now! Yea hydroxyapatite toothpaste is supposed to help remineralize. I’ve also heard good things about (haven’t tried myself yet) Biomin and MI paste. Calcium and phosphate is what you should be looking for in your toothpaste to help with remineralization.
You didn't mention the damages that fluoride has done to teeth. Will hydroxyapatite do the same? also I was looking into hydroxyapatite as a teeth whitener will it whiten teeth? thanks!
There are no known damages that hydroxyapatite could cause to teeth. Unlike fluoride, it’s a substance already found in our teeth. You could think of fluoride as a medication and hydroxyapatite as a supplement/vitamin. Medications can help a problem, but with a slew of potential side effects. Supplements are taken to support what our bodies naturally have/need to function. I wouldn’t exactly say hydroxyapatite whitens teeth. It can make enamel smoother and collect less stain, which will give the appearance of lighter teeth potentially, but if your teeth are naturally more yellow, hydroxyapatite won’t change the natural color.
Have you heard of silver diamine flouride(SDF) and nano silver flouride (NSF) treatments for cavity. Both were used in other countries for over 50 years. NSF is not yet FDA approved in the US. However I found that Nano Silver toothpaste and Nano Silver supplements are sold online. Have you tried those or use them in your practice ?
Hmmm, interesting. Never heard of those ones. Just Novamin and hydroxyapatite calcium and fluoride mixes and Stannous fluoride. Seems using the silver ones followed by Stannous fluoride produces a great result.
Be careful with SDF it permanently stains black on your teeth. Its been shown to be quite effective at freezing cavities and stopping growth but not really an option on front teeth
I’ve not heard of or tried nano silver products. SDF is an effective way to stop cavities but like someone else mentioned, it stains the various area black so not a great option for front teeth.
My main concern is how coarse a toothpaste is. I have used arms and hammer for a few years and my gums would often get scrapped and get irritated. That led me to believe that it was scrapping away my enamel, too. So, I switched back to regular Colgate toothpaste, and I've had no problems with my gums, no irritation or anything. Also, the arms and hammers burnt my lips and tongue. Couldn't taste food that well.
That is strange. Technically arm and hammer baking soda toothpaste is actually on the low end of abrasiveness compared to other toothpastes.. glad you found something that works for you!
I had a really negative experience using a hydroxyapatite toothpaste. Maybe it was the formulation, rather than the ingredient. Too abrasive? I used it for close to a year. I would get random tooth pains that would come and go, increased sensitivity, and I believe that it thinned my enamel as my teeth seem more transparent 😢
Sorry to hear that. Do you know by chance of you have any acid reflux or silent reflux? I wonder if there may be a combination of things going on to contribute to the adverse effects you were seeing
Hi there.If I'm not mistaken, hydroxyapatite is safe to swallow (unlike fluoride). Is it possible to brush using fluoride toothpaste but coat my retainer overnight with hydroxyapatite toothpaste (Boka) to get that added mineralization benefit?
fluoride is toxic, but its cheap and it works. we need to make a new standard thats nontoxic, nha is a perfect example. its annoying how i never see nha toothpastes in stores at all, i saw a brand called boka once in target a couple years ago, and that suddenly became online only like all the rest. most people aren't gonna be aware of this fluoride alternative because its so difficult to find compared to most cheap conventional toothpastes that are found on the shelves of nearly every store
hmm, good question. MI paste is also made of calcium and phosphate, but different form than hydroxyapatite toothpaste... not sure how different results would be, I'll continue researching and see if any studies are available.
@@askahygienist No, that would be amazing. Just that it rebuilds the teeth you have. I just wonder how well & if it does what it says. It boast something called recaldent.
@@glassgoddess8646 oh yes I’ve heard of recaldent. Yes similar to hydroxyapatite. I think the word “rebuild” here is interchangeable with remineralize. It has the same claims as hydroxyapatite toothpaste in that it strengthens and smooths imperfections in existing enamel. Like think of a cut on your finger; it would heal the cut but couldn’t regrow an entire finger. I’m not sure of the extent of the difference in results..
as you stated, in the beginning, you're going to talk about the pros and cons of both, but I missing the cons of hydroxyapatite in the video, so I thought I'd shortcut to the comments and ask
Haha I think I might have gotten carried away with the pros I may not have touched on cons very much. I would say in America it’s not well-researched so there’s some uncertainty about safety of particle size. Lot of debate around nano particles specifically. Also lots of brands coming out with HA toothpaste, percentage/concentration also matters to see results.
Thank you so much for the work that you do :-) Just wondering, do you know about the effects of hydroxyapatite based toothpastes for sensitive and/or receding gums? Thank you in advance for any thoughts.
I have not seen any research about that. Hydroxyapatite is an ingredient that affects enamel of teeth, not gums. Did you read something about it helping recession? I wonder if it’s a combination of other ingredients…also generally speaking I don’t know if any toothpastes helping with recession. I do know there are some toothpastes that help slow down plaque buildup which is a cause for sensitive gums…but not recession.
Thank you for your reply, much appreciated :-) That makes sense and clarifies things I think. I'm just trying to understand trying to figure out the cause of the gum recession that I've been told is occurring all over. Dentist mentioned possibly baking soda in toothpaste, but the toothpaste I've been using for many years no does not contain it. Does brushing directly straight on at the sides of teeth and/or a bit of the gums promote gum recession? I have now switched to the technique you advocate with the 45 degree angle at the sides of teeth so that it sweeps out plaque from under the gum's pocket. Using electric toothbrush. @@askahygienist
Great video… I’ve been waiting on this one! My first hydroxyapatite toothpaste was Boka. It’s great and they’ve come out with some great flavor options recently (I like the ginger and my wife is enjoying the orange creamcicle 😃) One interesting development a couple years ago was the Curaprox Black is White toothpaste. It has both, hydroxyapatite and fluoride! Imagine that! Additionally it has charcoal for stain removal. I know charcoal is controversial as it can be abrasive to enamel and irritating to gums. Black is White is advertised as “low abrasive” (rated a 76, if I recall correctly, which is higher than some other Curaprox toothpaste which are in the 60s) and it’s been very “friendly” to my ongoing gum issues. Things there are finally beginning to improve! Whether the charcoal actually helps “whiten” I couldn’t say. Their regular Enzycal toothpaste had already whitened my teeth quite a bit before I tried Black is White and my teeth are now a more solid “white” and much less “translucent”. I don’t think I care either way about the charcoal being in this one (I’ve had bad reactions to a couple other charcoal toothpastes in the past) Like the other Curaprox toothpastes it’s an enzymatic based cleanser and really leaves my teeth feeling clean.
Out of all the toothpastes you have tried what would you say is your favorite? I am looking into tooth pastes with biomin f, nanohydroxyapatite, and possibly one that includes both! Thank you
@@aditisk99 Curaprox is the only brand I’ve seen but there could be others. Currently using their”Be You” series. I like the pink. My wife likes the orange. Very nice
First I would make sure the areas you are concerned about are not cavities and are in fact some demineralization. If that’s the case, then make sure you brush and floss daily, rinse with water after meals or drinking anything other than water, and try using a hydroxyapatite toothpaste like Boka, you can even leave it on your teeth overnight.
Dentist here, I learned a lot! I have never learned about hydroxyapatite toothpaste, except when I sought out fluoride alternatives for a mother who's children were extremely Cavity prone, but the father would not allow fluoride. I haven't found a reasonably priced source to get the hydroxy toothpaste, but it looks like something I need to get on. It could do wonders, mainly for those who don't use fluoride for whatever reason One question tho: I was taught that fluorapatite was stronger than natural hydroxyapatite. Do you know if this is true, or maybe exaggerated? Thanks
Hi, welcome! The studies that I saw showed there to be no significant difference between the two in ability to remineralize tooth structure. I would go further to say that even if the fluorapatite matrix is stronger than natural hydroxyapatite, it’s not necessarily better - we know in dentistry the best dental materials are the ones most biomimetic/biocompatible. Fluorapatite does not integrate seamlessly with tooth structure (hence the superficial bandaid analogy) because it’s not natural to tooth structure, whereas hydroxyapatite is…
@@askahygienistyeah i was going to suggest this. Fluorapatite displaces the natural remineralisation your body does. Seems dodgy. Never before in evolution have humans actively sought out sources of fluoride to compete with the natural remineralisation. Perhaps the modern sugar laden convenience diets of the modern age are what we deserve- having to live with teeth that aren’t natural, are a symbiosis of chemical additives. Nature can’t compete
Awesome video! I miss your cute yellow chair though. The fact that hydroxiapatite doesn't need saliva makes me think it would work better with Invisalign, since part of the problem with Invisalign is that your teeth don't get saliva flow. Thoughts?
Aw I miss it too! I might be able to reintroduce into my set haha, we’ll see... So to some extent saliva can seep through under the retainers but yes, not as much circulating as without them on. I’m continuing to research HA vs FL, looks like it’s new to the US and there has been some push back about it…so far I’m still a fan though! I’ll keep everyone posted :)
I recently did a review of a toothpaste like that: Ollie brand toothpaste ua-cam.com/video/ixHurwPOd1E/v-deo.html not sure about any studies combining the two… :(
Clam shells, chicken egg shells, cuttlefish bone 😳 although the cuttlefish source has proved to have poor integration. Created by sintering, or pressing powder together at high heat…
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Thank You @askahygienist ⭐️ I’d never _heard_ of hydroxyapatite! I can’t wait to try it
@@GaiaCarney Have you tried it? If so, how'd it go? :)
nha is nontoxic, gets rid of sensitivity, strengthens enamel just as well if not better, I'm surprised its not a more widespread ingredient in stores. sadly its mostly only found online, but i dont think im ever going back to fluoride after discovering nha
Well said. I just wanted to add that fluoride also disrupts your pineal gland which helps produce and regulate melatonin levels (sleep production hormone) among other neurological and biological functions. It's very sickening to see lamestream media and medical professionals, dentists specifically, still championing fluoride. It is so detrimental to our overall health and nobody wants to talk about alternatives. I had a dentist tell me awhile back that just simply brushing your teeth without toothpaste works just as well. Now I use fluoride free toothpaste Better and Better brand and I rinse or oil pull with coconut oil. God bless 🙏
Look at the complacent and compliant zombies that fluoridation has created while their country gets ruined by the day and then you’ll know why fluoridation was started in the 1940s.
@@TheProdiKaLiSon Lol, that's OLD debunked nonsense. If it affected the pineal gland, you'd have problems sleeping, because despite all the B.S. claimed about it, it's primary purpose is to produce Melatonin, lol. Fluoride toothpate has never once caused a problem with melatonin and pineal gland function, absolute nonsense. lol. Stop believing such ridiculous unproven pseudoscience conspiracy theory B.S. You can think/say whatever you like about ingesting it. I'm not a fan either, but topically in toothpaste, absolutely harmless, period.
The fact is, nano hydroxyapatite calcium absorbs and works much BETTER than any nano hydrosyapatite without fluoride.Go educate yourself, the fluoride ion, helps the hydroxyapatite bond to and absorb into teeth. That's what fluoride does, it's a binder. Even in it's uses in steel production.
Every study done it has proven this, that it works better, much better with fluoride. Oil pulling especially with coconut oil, is foolish. Because here's the problem,, it certainly kills germs, about 75-85% of the ones actual mouthwash does, so that's a plus. But, by virtue of this same action, the 54% Lauric acid it contains, it also weakens teeth. Think about it, your mouth is supposed to be alkaline, because acid producing bacteria causes cavities. Strep. mutans to be exact. And you're putting an acid on your teeth, lol. That's counterintuitive to mouth chemistry.
Like, you'd be better off with something alkaline, like baking soda, than coconut oil. That's what Dentists will recommend, baking soda rinse to combat tooth decay, that's what mine said and it makes perfect chemical and physiological sense. To kill gingivitis, salt rinse. Mouthwash nor making soda kills gingivitis if you happen to have it, but salt does. Again, straight from my Dentist (Hygeinist actually told me that one) and it worked great, gingivitis gone, as I had a mild case of it a couple of years ago.
@@MrBilld75 well Bill, for your information I was having sleeping problems for months. Started doing research on brain function and sleep, then proceeded to find things that we interact with or consume daily that can interfere with our sleep. I discovered some articles discussing the harmful effects of fluoride, one in particular being how Hitler used fluoride gas on to torture Jewish people in the internment camps in the 1940s....sooooo...? I also found out that fluoride does interfere with the pineal gland, of course the studies say a lot of it is inconclusive mostly because they don't believe that the pineal gland is effected by fluoride, nor is it our "third eye." It does over time calcify the pineal gland. Anyway, ever since I quit fluoride mouth wash and toothpaste I've noticed a significant difference in my sleep, less brain fog, more mental clarity, less grogginess, overall better mood and positivity. I have been using baking soda and hydrogen peroxide as an alternative to rinsing my teeth. Coconut oil felt weird and not sufficient. Now that you know my story. Do me a favor? In the future, don't assume ahead of time that you know what people's personal experiences are and stop supporting biased google websites that say "fluoride is the best." This topic and the importance of fluoride to people and why they defend fluoride so much is because they believe in dentists and trust them. I get it, they studied, got degrees, etc. However, we have been brainwashed as a society and so have our medical professionals. This brainwashing, misguided trust, and narrow-minded ness comes from complacency and routine and it is why we are in this current predicament with COVID. We have been conditioned into being a people that have knee jerk reactions. Like using fluoride it's the easy and quick thing to get what you need. But is it the healthiest option? Imo hell no. Just like the vaccines, just pump everyone with vaccines and boosters that will make it all go away!?! Turns out, not at all. Now you got one of the CDC moron doctors saying actually herd immunity would have been the best option. And now we are seeing adverse reactions are coming to light. All centered around the heart. Sure are alot of sudden cardiac arrests, sudden unexplainable deaths happening right now. At the end of the day these medical "professionals" are just people like me and you and they should be treated as such. There is so much we all do not know and yet we pretend to know everything. We need to get back to holistic and natural remedies to cure and sustain our health and way of living is all im saying. We need to get away from chemicals and big pharma/FDA needs to be held accountable for their consistent failures spanning decades. Better yet they should be locked up like criminals. That's my rant for the day 😂 God bless 🙏
@@TheProdiKaLiSon Lol, wow, you've really gone down the Rabbit hole and believe a lot of B.S. Newsflash, the unvaxed who get Covid, have 17x more myocarditis in studies, 10x more clots, 2x the reinfections, 2x the hospitalizations, even in unvaxed kids 5-11 and 2x the deaths as of Omicron (many times more with previous variants). And you're worried about "rare" side effects?! Hahahaha. Natural remedies, are mostly quackery and ineffective/weak. I used to be into that nonsense and it's not going to save anyone vs. pharma, which requires EVIDENCE it works, unlike natural. I'm not against "some" natural stuff, because it can indeed help us, but there is an absolute plethora of B.S. snake oil out there.
Nobody is saying "fluoride is the best", lol, the FDA just recommended lowering the amounts of it water, because more people (especially the young) are showing up with dental fluorosis now. I've never agreed with ingesting the stuff. But topically, it's well proven good chemistry. The mixing hydroxyapatite calcium with fluoride idea, literally came from our own saliva chemistry. lol. It's just with the modern diet, saliva cannot keep up. So we give it a little help with toothpastes that mimic our saliva. So really? You really think that "topical" fluoride is an issue? The science doesn't support it. But it certainly supports the notion that it remineralizes teeth, cause evidence.
What you read, is a bunch of old anti fluoride tinfoil hat conspiracy theory B.S. that been debunked for many years. I know just by reading what you've wrote. But believe whatever you want and you do whatever you think works for you. By the way, that Hitler using fluoride to pacify people in the concentration camps, is an urban myth conspiracy theory and B.S. lol. See what I mean? You're buying into decades old debunked nonsense. Anyway, cheers and all the best you and your health.
Dental hygiene is so underrated. I love you video and energy. Keep them coming
agreed, and thank you! :)
I went fluoride free and started using Apagard toothpaste in early 2017. The tooth sensitivity that I'd had for years, was gone within a week. I've had zero dental problems since then. Added benefit, it makes your teeth really shiny. I'll never go back.
Same here
Are you using the apagard m plus (black box) or the apagard premio (gold box)?
Where do you buy Apaguard?
@@tabithah2161 just bought mine from amazon here in Canada
Is it really $16 a tube ?
yo this channel is a gold mine
So happy to be helpful!!
I've been using Boca for 11 months, my teeth are whiter and less sensitive! Thank you for this video! 🥰🦷
Yay, welcome! why didn't you tell me sooner haha!! I'm excited to see results on my own teeth :)
@@askahygienistafter one year have you notice a difference?
They can’t be equally as good. I’ve used fluoride toothpaste my whole life and still got cavities, and I don’t have saliva issues. Just got some Boka, and it healed my entire mouth of all pain and sensitivity in a week. I am going to try alternating the two to see if I get more benefits, but hydroxyapatite is by far superior! I know $13 is ridiculous for toothpaste, but, it’s a bargain if it prevents tooth decay & pain.
Try $20 for some other brands like this. lol. Even $25 too. If you want a cheap version of this that's half that price or less, Sensodyne "Repair and Protect", $5-$6. It has Novamin, which is an even more advanced patented version of hydroxyapatite calcium and fluoride. It has other things like silica etc. that are good for teeth. Clinically proven to harden/remineralize teeth. I even saw the proof on video, here on UA-cam once. Harder to drill into extracted teeth treated with it, than without it. So, if you resent paying $13 give it a look. And you can get it, anywhere. Walmart etc. Any pharmacy or grocery store.
How you like it now? Is it helping to mineralized
So since fluoride is toxic especially at high concentration, over the counter fluoride toothpastes have a very small amount, often not enough to actually help with decay. In a lab setting, HA and Fl at same concentration work similarly.
i used boka for a year and still got cavities. i don't think its superior at all.
@@Blue_SeaSmokeboka uses 2% nHAP, while it’s recommended to use 5-10% for best effect. Bentist made a video on this explaining how nHAP is actually quite expensive to make so some of these companies use VERY small amounts and label it as a nHAP toothpaste. In reality, you’ll be spending a good amount of money for true nHAP toothpaste. I recently bought Apagard Royal (which I paid nearly $40 USD, but will last you MONTHS)
I use BioMin F right now and from what I understand that’s a hybrid. I’m honestly just trying to reinstate the brushing habit after a bad depressive episode but I feel like it’s helping.
don't beat yourself up! your journey is YOURS! keep it up! 😊
I have that too, been using it for a few months and I can say sensitivity has definitely reduced, would recommend!
Hi is Caredo any good? For periodontal issues? Please 🙏
I love Boka and can definitely see a difference after just a few days. I'm a believer. Great video.
do you still use it? and if so have you had any cavities?
nice concise informative video.
Just brushed my teeth with N-HAP toothpaste and now I'm watching this video about it.
great explanation
Very cool! What made you want to try HA toothpaste?
My dentist recommended a toothpaste called Cari Free to me. It has nano hydroxyapatite and fluoride, so I figure it's the best of both worlds. I've been using it for around two weeks and noticed my teeth have been looking insanely white and glossy, and went looking as to why that might be. Your video explained it wonderfully! Thanks.
Drop the link
can you give us an update? do you still use this toothpaste? any cavities since?
@@Zach-yv9vz I do still use the toothpaste. I am not super cavity prone, but I haven't had any new ones since and the small ones we have been watching haven't gotten any bigger either. Teeth are still white and glossy. I switch between citrus flavor and the grape and really like both. It's actually why she recommended it, because I hate mint and it was hard to force myself to brush with mint every day :) Very happy with the toothpaste.
@@Snuzzled you're a legend. thanks for the update. i've been looking at nano hydroxyapatite brands and this is my first time seeing this brand. it actually looks really good and the reviews seem better than the other ones. it has SLS and is a little bit expensive though. i've narrowed down my search between this one and david's, but i'm kinda leaning david's. thank you for your update once again
@@Zach-yv9vz I hope you like whatever you choose. There's a toothpaste out there for everyone and this one fits what I personally want out of a toothpaste. I'm not looking to avoid sls or fluoride, just mint 😂 Best of luck!
Hydroxyapatite is too large of a crystal size to enter the pores of the enamel. "Nano" crystals are the required size to remineralize below the surface of the enamel. Also important to note is concentration. 10% concentration of "nano" hydroxyapatite is needed to provide the same cavity protection as fluoride.
Great info thanks for contributing!
Is 20nm feasible?
Do you recommend Biorepair?
Hubby and I started David's nano hydroxyapatite peppermint toothpaste a week ago. I like the feeling of my teeth after brushing. It feels like my teeth stay cleaner longer. We used to use the fluoride free hello toothpaste brand.
I recommend it not because it has carrigeena
I had a root canal on one molar about 10yrs ago and frequently get pain even though floss shows no bleeding or food residue. Tried oil pulling, Therabreath, Redmonds, Silver, Fluoride rinses and nothing was affective. Boka Restore Mouthwash tablets and Toothpaste helped immediately within a couple days and I've had not had pain for a month now. I did purchase Bioniq Plus Biomimetic Toothpaste with 20 Percent Hydroxyapatite though since watching some video stating the % in Boka is not enough.
I was reading reviews and someone said they got cavities because of using the boka one you didn’t have an issues with cavities
I have tried both Risewell and Boka, but was no impressed by either. There are many other brands, such as Wellnesse, but did not care for them, either. I finally found a hydroxyapatite toothpaste I like made by Dr. Wolff called Bioniq, based in Germany but delivers to various areas of the world. I highly recommend the Bioniq Gums+ version by Dr. Wolff -- helps with dry mouth issues.
Thanks, I believe someone else mentioned it, too! I have it on my list to try
I never knew hyrdroxyapatite was the standard in Japan. I should do more research and see what the EU thinks as well to get a broader opinion on this. Thanks for the info!
It’s expensive though. I buy the most expensive one at $20 a tube. The cheapest is $12 bucks. As a comparison, most regular toothpaste being $3-5, with stain removal ones ranging from $5-16.
this was the best video i've seen on this, thank you!
So happy to help! :)
You're so easy to listen to! Great video! ❤️
Aw thanks! Happy to help!
My local CVS has Boka! I love it, it is worth the little extra money if you are helping your teeth.
Yes I agree. I have the Boka toothpaste too and although it's pricier, it's going to be much cheaper than spending money on dental treatments etc if it's going to protect the teeth. I'd rather spend a little more but save in the long run.
great info, thank you
I tried a natural toothpaste and was spitting up green globs the morning after.. thought baking soda was going to be the only way, I'm so glad I stumbled upon your video ! Thank you~
For years my teeth were extremely sensitive. I tried Boka before but it didn’t help at all. When I changed to the Japanese toothpaste it solved the sensitivity issues in full.
Yeah I realize in hindsight that Boka is not as effective as some other brands I’ve used. I’ve been really impressed by results from Dr. Jen’s toothpaste. Currently my daily toothpaste.
what about a mix of both? morning one evening an other?
You certainly could! I personally don’t use fluoride products.
I've tried lots of hydroxyapatite toothpaste over the years, so far my favorite one is Bioniq by Dr. Wolff. It has 20% hydroxapatite, as well as lactoferrin and hyaluronic acid in it and none of the other "common bad stuff". It comes from Germany, I get it on Amazon.
Never heard of it! I’ll have to try it out as well, thanks.
What was it about Dr Wolff's toothpaste that made it your favourite? I'm interested in what makes it so great to use as a hydroxyapatite toothpaste.
Great analysis, I am going to share this with everyone I know.
That's so cool, Im a pre-dental student and learning this is very interesting to me, thank you! Im going to try HA toothpaste as well :D
My Dentist swears by the stuff and loves that I use it and my dental health is better than ever. I use a combo of fluoride and HA in Sensodyne repair and protect, with Novamin. Novamin is the patented brand name formula for this mix and lab tests prove teeth treated with it are harder than any other.
@@MrBilld75 I think Novamin is a little different from N-HA.
@@komfykoala6083 Novamin is slightly different, yes. It includes additional things like Silica, as well as hydroxyapatite calcium and fluoride.
I use the carifree brand toothpaste it uses fluoride and hydroxyapatite. Have been very happy with the results.
That's the best, hydroxyapatite calcium mixed with fluoride. Chemically it makes a lot of sense. The fluoride ion helps the nano hydroxyapatite calcium bind to and absorb into teeth. Better than without fluoride.
@@MrBilld75 I use BioMin F which is that hybrid from what I understand!
@@Magicwithizz Wow, I just looked into it and it's very unique! Better than hydroxyapatite calcium. I never knew such a thing existed, but the technology sounds amazing.
"BioMin F toothpaste contains a patented fluoro calcium phosphosilicate bioactive glass which bonds to the teeth and enters the dentinal tubules to occlude them. Gradually dissolving over a period of up to 12 hours, it slowly releases calcium, fluoride and phosphate ions at a therapeutically effective level. These work in concert with saliva in the mouth to form fluorapatite, which is ten times more resistant to acids than hydroxyapatite. This applies even if the patient's toothbrushing technique is erratic and less efficient. So, brushing twice daily with BioMin F provides a therapeutically effective level of fluoride for up to 24 hours which consequently strengthens the teeth, aids effective remineralisation of the enamel and prevents fluid flow through the dentinal tubules (hydraulic conductivity) to reduce sensitivity."
Pretty cool and I might just have to switch. I want the best effectiveness and this, is a step beyond hydroxyapatite calcium. Thank's so much for mentioning this, it's super interesting!
I always wondered why you can't buy toothpaste with BOTH fluoride and hydroxyapatite? It seems they would be a great pairing. I will say this, when I whiten my teeth, they usually get sensitive. I switched to hydroxyapatite toothpaste for a week prior, during and after whitening and I had ZERO sensitivity.
Carifree tooth gel has both fluoride and hydroxyapatite but it's ridiculously expensive.
In going to hazard a guess that it wouldn’t be stable in toothpaste form, the fluoride might transform the hydroxyapatite into fluorapatite while in the tube, which likely wont bind well to teeth. Worth noting that all All studies on hydroxyapatite I Know of where done with fluoride free formulas. You could follow up with a separate fluoride toothpaste after an hour of using a hydroxyapatite paste I suppose.
The closest you can get is Biomin F which has fluoride, calcium, and phosphate bonded to nano glass. The glass beads release calcium and phosphate which are transformed slowly into hydroxyapatite, the slow reuse of fluoride then transforms it into fluorapatite. Think it also dissolves faster in the presence of acid to protect teeth.
I use both types but you can get dr jen superpaste with both in one
Doesn’t Fluorapatite have a lower PH prior to demineralization compared to hydroxyapatite? If that’s the case then I would prefer Fluorapatite because it will be more resistant to enamel erosion from dietary acids and plaque/bacterial acids.
Hmm, where did you find this info? I can’t find at what pH sodium fluoride breaks down. The hydroxyapatite in our enamel breaks down at 5.5 pH.
Thanks. It was really useful 👍
So i’ve been putting a drop of nano hydroxyapatite on the top half and a drop of fluoride toothpaste on the bottom of my tooth brush…kinda fusing the two. Is that still effective? I mean im just mixing both basically.
So yeah you are getting both in that way. In terms of being effective, I really can’t say haha I’m reading so much about fluoride these days as well as different kinds of hydroxyapatite molecules in terms of efficacy…
Where ur getting nhap in liquid form
Do you think hydroxyapatite is at least as good for carries prevention as fluoride? thank you for the video
Yes studies show there’s virtually no difference in efficacy.
@@askahygienistso it's ok to just use hydroxyapatite in a toothpaste and they will help protect your teeth. Prefer the warm tea instead of the blanket! 😊
Thank you so much, I really needed this information
What about NOBS?
I didn’t use NOBS long enough to assess results, but as far as taste and texture, they’re good!
Should try David's toothpaste and if you're able to leave a review I've used it and I like it. It has tons of solid reviews as well
It’s just called “David’s Toothpaste”?
Yes I just got David's on Amazon as well as one for my toddler called Kinder Karex 😄
Iv been using the brand pearlie white for months and noticed my teeth actually becoming whiter. I typically brush and then 30 minutes later using a fluoride mouthwash 2x a day. I just wanna cover both bases.
What is you use both. One at night and one in the morning?
If* 😅
You could if you want 🤷♀️ I don’t like fluoride lol.
What do you think about fygg hydroxyapatite varnish
I’ve not tried it myself but have heard good feedback from some people who have.
Davids toothpaste also sells hydroxyapatite toothpaste (it’s the sensitive whitening) and it’s safe for pets (going off ingredients and not studies).
Been using Apagard brand from Japan (its easier for me living in South East Asian) for one year since someone told me its non-flouride product. No complaints here it works well.
Hello. Is fluoride treatment at the dentist safe ? And how long does it effectively protect your teet ? Thanks.
I don’t use fluoride and don’t push it on patients. Studies coming out about how it has harmful effects on systemic health. Technically yes it can protect against cavities; in-office treatment is a higher dose that can last as long as the fluoride is on the teeth. It’s a sticky varnish that stays on teeth until you brush it off. But there are other, safer ways to prevent cavities IMO.
Is there any reason why you didn’t opt for the Dr Jen fluoride and hydroxyapatite toothpaste combo? Wouldn’t it be more beneficial to combine both ingredients rather than only choosing between the two?
I have my reservations about fluoride 😬
Boka is great! but i feel like it didnt leave my mouth as fresh as traditional fluoride based ones, not as much foaming
Yes it’s definitely less foamy. The foam (an ingredient called SLS) does not actually contribute to cleanliness, just a marketing ploy to make a product feel like it cleans better.
Thank you for this info!
my left teeth bleeds sometime and my teeth also has some yellow stain . What toothpaste should i use
Is it a good idea to use a toothpaste that has both Hydroxyapatite and Fluoride in it?
If you want to use both, there are toothpastes that have that option. Studies show fluoride is more effective at remineralizing teeth when mixed with hydroxyapatite because the hydroxyapatite provides the calcium and phosphate ions needed to form fluorapatite… so basically, yes together they are more effective. I personally don’t care for fluoride though.
@@askahygienist Thank you for your reply! I've just purchased a toothpaste that has both. We don't have Fluoride in our tap water here, so I feel it shouldn't be a problem having it in my toothpaste.
Gem in Australia is a great toothpaste
Hydroxyapatite is the same with Calcium Hidroxyapatite - capsules?
I would think ingesting it would have a different effect than topical.
In theory would hydroxyapatite be better for people suffering from dry mouth from stimulant medications?
I know xylitol can help with saliva stimulation, which happens to be in a lot of hydroxyapatite toothpastes. I don’t think hydroxyapatite itself contributes to it…
Thanks for the informative video! Could you also share about teeth mousse by GC?
Haven’t heard of it til recently, but I read the ingredients and some of them don’t sound too great to put in your mouth. I do like the idea of bioavailable calcium and phosphate..
You can have both flouride and hydroxyapatite from Carifree and Sensodyne with Novamin(banned in US but buy from outside US)
Cool thanks; also Dr. Jen’s has a hydroxyapatite fluoride combo!
Happier toothpaste also combines HA and Fluoride.
I use risewell floss and toothpaste in the morning and afternoon. Then at night time I use a high strength fluoride before bed.
What's your take on xylatol?
I think it’s a good addition to an oral health regimen, to be used sparingly.
Hi, I’d love to get your opinion on Sensodyne Novamin and Biomin F. With your expertise, what do you make of the studies regarding these products?
Any specific studies you are referring to? I haven’t personally used either but I know the main difference is biomin F contains fluoride and Novamin does not…
You should try Dr. Squatch toothpaste. That's what I'm using.
Interesting I think I’ve heard of the brand a couple times, I’ll check it out!
@@askahygienist that's what I'm currently using. I love their toothpaste
Hi 👋 I notice my front teeth look transparent around edges of tooth…..can remineralising Toothpaste make it look thinker again? Or is it gone forever? 🦷
That’s what I’m doing my experiment on. Personally I’m starting to see a slight difference in my enamel getting less translucent.
@@askahygienist oh yea? How long have you been doing it??
@@askahygienist love your content, my front teeth is becoming transparent and i am clueless on how to fix the issue, what exactly did you do? And how long it take you to notice a difference ? Help i am desperate 😭
@@emq5869 I'm sorry, I know it can be overwhelming! although i've been using HA toothpaste for a while and am noticing less staining as my enamel is smoother, I am still seeing that the overall appearance of my enamel is still translucent. I also feel pretty helpless because I'm really not sure why that is. Potentially silent reflux is contributing to slow acid erosion, or a long history of whitening teeth causing them to become more transparent, or simply genetics, or some combination of those...I'm not 100% sure :(( I keep circling back to it, I'll definitely post a video on it if/when I figure it out!
@@askahygienist i am sorry to hear about that, i am trying to simply keep my mouth clean for now, i heard barbra’s O’Neill saying it can heal if taken care of properly, rinsing after food and flossing keeping the mouth clean over all, 3rd day of oil pulling as well i will definitely make a visit to the dentist soon though its very annoying 😭
I've just ordered MooGoo toothpaste, that's what I found in Ireland. Excited to try it out. Could you review the ingredients pls?
Interesting that sorbitol is the first ingredient…technically you’re not consuming toothpaste as a food but I’m not a fan of sugar alcohols, especially as a first ingredient 🤷♀️ Otherwise the list of ingredients looks decent; I like that the don’t have any SLS. I do wonder what percentage of hydroxyapatite they use; I just reached out to them. I’ll keep you posted.
@askahygienist thank you so much 🤗They are using nano, as I heard 1 or 2% is sufficient with the nano form. There is always 1 ingredient that is disappointing,sorbitol won't kill me I hope 🙄
@@crazybuglady of course, that's life isn't it :) let me know how you like it!
@askahygienist I'm really happy with the toothpaste. It's a bit runny, but it is ok when you brush. The taste is quite good as well. I used to use fluoride free, but this is the first time I use hydroxyapatite. Hoping it it will make my teeth nice 🙄
Nice! Glad you like so far. Also I reached out to them, looks like they use 6% nanohydroxyapatite.
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I think it's best based on ingredients
Hello! Can you help? Is Biorepair good toothpaste?
Hi! Haven’t tried it. I did read ingredients and it’s something I personally would be ok with using!
@@askahygienist thank you !)
Can you make a video about fluoride types? Including amine fluoride and stannous fluoride?
That’s a great idea, I’ll add it to the queue. In case you’re in need of an immediate answer - the two main fluorides I’m familiar with are sodium fluoride and stannous fluoride. Both are meant for cavity protection, while stannous fluoride offers the additional feature of slowing down plaque buildup which contributes to gingivitis.
@@askahygienist Amine fluoride or olaflur was developed by GABA it is the component of elmex toothpastes, but since then other brands use it as well. Studies showed it's more effective than sodium fluoride.
Here in Thailand we have Dentiste toothpaste with nanohydroxyappatite and xylitol and at a reasonable price.
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Do we know the RDA values on any of the hydroxyapatite toothpastes?
So far I know Wellnesse brand HA toothpaste has RDA value of 119
There is regular and nano hydroxyapatite. So results may vary.
Dr. Jen toothpaste uses hydroxyapatite, it's really good, and Tom's of Maine does as well, the rapid sensitive teeth relief formula. And I think there are many others. Now. My question is, is there any advantage to using both fluoride and hydroxyapatite together? And are there any toothpastes on the market that combine the two? Thanks.
There are a few that combine the two. I know Ollie brand has a toothpaste like that. I personally don’t care for fluoride, I feel like we have enough in our water where I’m at. Since hydroxyapatite achieves the same thing fluoride does, I don’t really see a need to do both. At the end of the day it’s up to you :)
Dr Jen superpaste has both in one
Could i use an hydroxyapatite toothepaste, then rinse with a flouride rinse?
Is that something your dentist recommended or are you asking me? I actually don’t recommend mouthwash use. Studies show its related to high blood pressure. It disrupts good bacteria that regulate BP.
@@askahygienist Hi, thanks for replying!
I was just curious with the idea of remineralizing (with hydroxyapatite) then putting a protective coat (flouride) shortly after before bed for my night routine
I haven't asked my dentist and I'm kinda afraid to since hydroxyapatite is so controversial
@@dgenerato6000 Yeah, I personally wouldn't worry about using a fluoride mouthwash if you brush with hydroxyapatite toothpaste AND floss between your teeth :) But, you certainly can, there's no contraindication to using both ingredients together.
@@askahygienist awesome!
I'll probably just do flouride in the morning, then hydroxyapatite at night.
I'm tied between Boka and some Japanese brand called Appogaurd.
I've heard good things about both but if you have an opinion, I'd love to hear it!
Thanks for replying again
@@dgenerato6000 I've heard good things about Apaguard as well; however I haven't tried it personally! It's on my list, I will have to check it out and get back to you.
I am currently using the Risewell kids one in the morning, as I am allergic to mint flavorings in oral care products.
At bedtime, I am using citrus Carifree toothpaste gel. It contains both fluoride & hydroxyapatite.
I also use their fluoride rinse with xylitol, that they recommend to use before brushing with the gel.
Will thus remineralize tooth the I just got that boka one on Amazon
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That’s the goal..
My daughter has Emiliogenesis Imperfecta and dentist prescribed a concentrated fluoride and said that’s her best option so the condition doesn’t get worse. Any info on this condition?
Amelogenesis imperfecta: genetic condition where the proteins that helped form enamel of teeth as a baby did not function properly, resulting in incomplete formation of enamel, very brittle and susceptible to chipping and cavities.
The condition can’t get worse per se, your daughter can have a specific type that is more severe or less severe, but whatever type she has it doesn’t get worse or better, it is what it is…it’s like saying you never formed a pinkie finger since birth, so let’s drink medications so you don’t lose anymore fingers..the logic is not there. I think your dentist meant since her teeth are more susceptible to decay, prescription strength fluoride toothpaste could help battle that and prevent the teeth from getting cavities.
Depending on the severity, your daughter may need crowns on her teeth; unfortunately there’s not much you could do once the enamel has formed the way it has, other than trying to prevent it from getting cavities or breaking, by adhering to a good oral hygiene routine and good dietary habits (low sugar, low processed foods/carbs, etc).
I hope this helps :/
Why not both?
There is a great brand of hydroxyapetite toothpaste called FYGG, it is sold through their website.
Thanks, I’ve heard of it; reached out to them for some more info! Will be trying it soon
It’s safe to use flouride in childhood. I see my children have much stronger teeth than I had. But i use the nano toothpaste now. Im 60, and I want to keep my teeth till I die. I also use flouride toothpaste in the morning. I also use a powerfloss with water before bed. Sometimes I use a charcoal toothpaste to remove bacteria and toxins. I flush with hydrogen peroxide 2-3 times a week. Because I have peridontitis I have to be careful about my dental care.
How about switching back and forth? Hydroxyapatite in the morning and fluoride at night?
That’s definitely an option if you’d like!
Very informative video! 2 questions for you! 1)Between Micro Hydroxyapatite and Nano, which is safer? I heard Micro is safer cause nano can get into your bloodstream and into your brain cause it's so small and lead to problems down the road. 2) what camera are you using to shoot the videos?! it's great quality! Thanks again!
Glad to help! 1) my understanding is yes generally nano particles are dangerous when it comes to foreign substances. Hydroxyapatite is a substance that our own body has/produces, so a nano particle of that is not harmful according to current info. Nano plastics are a different story. 2) I use a canon m50! If you head over to my Instagram @askahygienist and message me I can send you a direct link!
Really interesting! I just recently learned about nano-hydroxyapatite and I have just started using the chew tablets today. I ordered (online) the Boca brand of nano-hydroxyapatite toothpaste. It'll arrive sometime mid-August. Can't find any locally in stores near me! (I'm in NC, USA.) Just so interesting!
You also know that Japan is also high in vitamin K2, which is great for the teeth/bones, too? (it's the natto!)
Subscribed, because the older I get, the more oral health is important to me! Cheers.
Let me know what you think of the Boka tablets!
Had no idea about Japan being high in vitamin K..gotta look into that!
Agreed, oral health is very important:)
@@askahygienist Oops, I misspoke, the tablets brand is GloBoid. But also, it looks like my Boka toothpaste is supposed to arrive today.... 😁 Way earlier than the seller predicted! Yay! 🦷
Good for you, because it's only downhill from here, lol. Enjoy your youth while you have it. nano-hydroxyapatite toothpaste toothpastes are great. My oral health has never been better and been using them for many years. It's motivating actually, knowing that you are actually actively combating tooth decay in a way never done before. It's cool.
Don't shy away from toothpastes which have this nano calcium and fluoride. Because despite what some uneducated debunked nonsense claims about fluoride being bad, topically in toothpastes it is harmless, completely. And it makes hydroxyapatite calcium work better to remineralize teeth, much better. The fluoride ion helps the nano-hydroxyapatite calcium absorb into teeth and stay there. Pro tip, don't rinse or drink water or eat for 30-30 minutes after you brush with those toothpastes, just spit. This gives it a chance to absorb.
Yep, K2 is very effective with D3.
Can you suggest some good remineralizing toothpastes or can these be used too? Do remineralizing toothpastes even work??
Sorry just seeing this now! Yea hydroxyapatite toothpaste is supposed to help remineralize. I’ve also heard good things about (haven’t tried myself yet) Biomin and MI paste. Calcium and phosphate is what you should be looking for in your toothpaste to help with remineralization.
You didn't mention the damages that fluoride has done to teeth. Will hydroxyapatite do the same? also I was looking into hydroxyapatite as a teeth whitener will it whiten teeth? thanks!
There are no known damages that hydroxyapatite could cause to teeth. Unlike fluoride, it’s a substance already found in our teeth. You could think of fluoride as a medication and hydroxyapatite as a supplement/vitamin. Medications can help a problem, but with a slew of potential side effects. Supplements are taken to support what our bodies naturally have/need to function.
I wouldn’t exactly say hydroxyapatite whitens teeth. It can make enamel smoother and collect less stain, which will give the appearance of lighter teeth potentially, but if your teeth are naturally more yellow, hydroxyapatite won’t change the natural color.
Have you heard of silver diamine flouride(SDF) and nano silver flouride (NSF) treatments for cavity.
Both were used in other countries for over 50 years. NSF is not yet FDA approved in the US. However I found that Nano Silver toothpaste and Nano Silver supplements are sold online. Have you tried those or use them in your practice ?
Hmmm, interesting. Never heard of those ones. Just Novamin and hydroxyapatite calcium and fluoride mixes and Stannous fluoride. Seems using the silver ones followed by Stannous fluoride produces a great result.
Be careful with SDF it permanently stains black on your teeth. Its been shown to be quite effective at freezing cavities and stopping growth but not really an option on front teeth
I’ve not heard of or tried nano silver products. SDF is an effective way to stop cavities but like someone else mentioned, it stains the various area black so not a great option for front teeth.
Good video
Remin pro has both
My main concern is how coarse a toothpaste is. I have used arms and hammer for a few years and my gums would often get scrapped and get irritated. That led me to believe that it was scrapping away my enamel, too. So, I switched back to regular Colgate toothpaste, and I've had no problems with my gums, no irritation or anything. Also, the arms and hammers burnt my lips and tongue. Couldn't taste food that well.
That is strange. Technically arm and hammer baking soda toothpaste is actually on the low end of abrasiveness compared to other toothpastes.. glad you found something that works for you!
I had a really negative experience using a hydroxyapatite toothpaste. Maybe it was the formulation, rather than the ingredient. Too abrasive? I used it for close to a year. I would get random tooth pains that would come and go, increased sensitivity, and I believe that it thinned my enamel as my teeth seem more transparent 😢
Sorry to hear that. Do you know by chance of you have any acid reflux or silent reflux? I wonder if there may be a combination of things going on to contribute to the adverse effects you were seeing
Are the two mutually exclusive? Could you not have a toothpaste with both fluoride and hydroxyapatite?
There are several brands actually that include both! Good thought :)
Hi there.If I'm not mistaken, hydroxyapatite is safe to swallow (unlike fluoride). Is it possible to brush using fluoride toothpaste but coat my retainer overnight with hydroxyapatite toothpaste (Boka) to get that added mineralization benefit?
If you want to use both fluoride and hydroxyapatite toothpaste, yes that’s a good way to go.
fluoride is toxic, but its cheap and it works. we need to make a new standard thats nontoxic, nha is a perfect example. its annoying how i never see nha toothpastes in stores at all, i saw a brand called boka once in target a couple years ago, and that suddenly became online only like all the rest. most people aren't gonna be aware of this fluoride alternative because its so difficult to find compared to most cheap conventional toothpastes that are found on the shelves of nearly every store
Good point! A lot of people shop online these days but yeah, general hygiene products I feel are still typically bought at the grocery store…
Can this be brought at your local CVS or Walgreens?
I have not seen any yet physically in stores. I’ll admit I haven’t been especially looking for it in stores as I mostly shop online.
What does MI Paste do? Is it similar?
hmm, good question. MI paste is also made of calcium and phosphate, but different form than hydroxyapatite toothpaste... not sure how different results would be, I'll continue researching and see if any studies are available.
@@askahygienist thank you. I believe they state it actually rebuilds enamel not just remineralizes, so I'm curious.
@@glassgoddess8646 ohhh, as in if you have a chunk missing it’ll regrow??
@@askahygienist No, that would be amazing. Just that it rebuilds the teeth you have. I just wonder how well & if it does what it says. It boast something called recaldent.
@@glassgoddess8646 oh yes I’ve heard of recaldent. Yes similar to hydroxyapatite. I think the word “rebuild” here is interchangeable with remineralize. It has the same claims as hydroxyapatite toothpaste in that it strengthens and smooths imperfections in existing enamel. Like think of a cut on your finger; it would heal the cut but couldn’t regrow an entire finger. I’m not sure of the extent of the difference in results..
as you stated, in the beginning, you're going to talk about the pros and cons of both, but I missing the cons of hydroxyapatite in the video, so I thought I'd shortcut to the comments and ask
Haha I think I might have gotten carried away with the pros I may not have touched on cons very much. I would say in America it’s not well-researched so there’s some uncertainty about safety of particle size. Lot of debate around nano particles specifically. Also lots of brands coming out with HA toothpaste, percentage/concentration also matters to see results.
Thank you so much for the work that you do :-)
Just wondering, do you know about the effects of hydroxyapatite based toothpastes for sensitive and/or receding gums?
Thank you in advance for any thoughts.
I have not seen any research about that. Hydroxyapatite is an ingredient that affects enamel of teeth, not gums. Did you read something about it helping recession? I wonder if it’s a combination of other ingredients…also generally speaking I don’t know if any toothpastes helping with recession. I do know there are some toothpastes that help slow down plaque buildup which is a cause for sensitive gums…but not recession.
Thank you for your reply, much appreciated :-)
That makes sense and clarifies things I think.
I'm just trying to understand trying to figure out the cause of the gum recession that I've been told is occurring all over. Dentist mentioned possibly baking soda in toothpaste, but the toothpaste I've been using for many years no does not contain it.
Does brushing directly straight on at the sides of teeth and/or a bit of the gums promote gum recession?
I have now switched to the technique you advocate with the 45 degree angle at the sides of teeth so that it sweeps out plaque from under the gum's pocket. Using electric toothbrush.
@@askahygienist
Great video… I’ve been waiting on this one! My first hydroxyapatite toothpaste was Boka. It’s great and they’ve come out with some great flavor options recently (I like the ginger and my wife is enjoying the orange creamcicle 😃)
One interesting development a couple years ago was the Curaprox Black is White toothpaste. It has both, hydroxyapatite and fluoride! Imagine that! Additionally it has charcoal for stain removal. I know charcoal is controversial as it can be abrasive to enamel and irritating to gums. Black is White is advertised as “low abrasive” (rated a 76, if I recall correctly, which is higher than some other Curaprox toothpaste which are in the 60s) and it’s been very “friendly” to my ongoing gum issues. Things there are finally beginning to improve!
Whether the charcoal actually helps “whiten” I couldn’t say. Their regular Enzycal toothpaste had already whitened my teeth quite a bit before I tried Black is White and my teeth are now a more solid “white” and much less “translucent”. I don’t think I care either way about the charcoal being in this one (I’ve had bad reactions to a couple other charcoal toothpastes in the past)
Like the other Curaprox toothpastes it’s an enzymatic based cleanser and really leaves my teeth feeling clean.
Cool, thanks for this! I'll have to check Enzycal out; another product I haven't heard of/tried :P
Out of all the toothpastes you have tried what would you say is your favorite? I am looking into tooth pastes with biomin f, nanohydroxyapatite, and possibly one that includes both! Thank you
@@nicolette3436 My favorite, right now, is Curaprox Be You. Both flavors are good and they leave my teeth feeling very clean
Can you suggest any more toothpastes that have both flouride and nhap??
@@aditisk99 Curaprox is the only brand I’ve seen but there could be others. Currently using their”Be You” series. I like the pink. My wife likes the orange. Very nice
How to reminiralise my tooth
First I would make sure the areas you are concerned about are not cavities and are in fact some demineralization. If that’s the case, then make sure you brush and floss daily, rinse with water after meals or drinking anything other than water, and try using a hydroxyapatite toothpaste like Boka, you can even leave it on your teeth overnight.
Which is better? Stannous fluoride period.
could you do a video of testing mouthwash ph of smaller brands? (like kids mouthwashes, or “natural” brand mouthwashes)
Great idea! I’ll add it to the queue
Important to remember the fluoride in our water system also
Yea good point!
Dentist here, I learned a lot! I have never learned about hydroxyapatite toothpaste, except when I sought out fluoride alternatives for a mother who's children were extremely Cavity prone, but the father would not allow fluoride. I haven't found a reasonably priced source to get the hydroxy toothpaste, but it looks like something I need to get on. It could do wonders, mainly for those who don't use fluoride for whatever reason
One question tho: I was taught that fluorapatite was stronger than natural hydroxyapatite. Do you know if this is true, or maybe exaggerated? Thanks
Hi, welcome! The studies that I saw showed there to be no significant difference between the two in ability to remineralize tooth structure.
I would go further to say that even if the fluorapatite matrix is stronger than natural hydroxyapatite, it’s not necessarily better - we know in dentistry the best dental materials are the ones most biomimetic/biocompatible. Fluorapatite does not integrate seamlessly with tooth structure (hence the superficial bandaid analogy) because it’s not natural to tooth structure, whereas hydroxyapatite is…
@@askahygienist thanks for the response! Makes a lot of sense
@@askahygienistyeah i was going to suggest this. Fluorapatite displaces the natural remineralisation your body does.
Seems dodgy. Never before in evolution have humans actively sought out sources of fluoride to compete with the natural remineralisation.
Perhaps the modern sugar laden convenience diets of the modern age are what we deserve- having to live with teeth that aren’t natural, are a symbiosis of chemical additives. Nature can’t compete
Hi! Love your channel! Anyway you could link some Japan research so I can help convince my husband?!🤪
Ooh i will look into it! Nothing like some Japanese research to convince a husband lol!
@@askahygienist haha seriously!🤪 Thank you so much!!❤️
Awesome video! I miss your cute yellow chair though. The fact that hydroxiapatite doesn't need saliva makes me think it would work better with Invisalign, since part of the problem with Invisalign is that your teeth don't get saliva flow. Thoughts?
Aw I miss it too! I might be able to reintroduce into my set haha, we’ll see...
So to some extent saliva can seep through under the retainers but yes, not as much circulating as without them on. I’m continuing to research HA vs FL, looks like it’s new to the US and there has been some push back about it…so far I’m still a fan though! I’ll keep everyone posted :)
What about combining hydroxyapatite with fluoride? Why is it so hard to find any research about it or even a toothpaste with both?
I recently did a review of a toothpaste like that: Ollie brand toothpaste ua-cam.com/video/ixHurwPOd1E/v-deo.html not sure about any studies combining the two… :(
So, does anyone know how nano hydroxyapatite is made and from what?
Clam shells, chicken egg shells, cuttlefish bone 😳 although the cuttlefish source has proved to have poor integration. Created by sintering, or pressing powder together at high heat…
@@askahygienist As long it’s not coming from human bones…