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hydroxyapatite vs fluoride: which one wins for little smiles?

hydroxyapatite vs fluoride: which one wins for little smiles?

Did you know there’s a superhero ingredient that can remineralize your child’s teeth from the inside out? Hydroxyapatite (also known as nano-hydroxyapatite or n-ha) is ready to step into the oral care spotlight after years of fluoride stealing the show. Hydroxyapatite is an incredible mineral that already makes up most of our teeth and bones. It works as a repair tool to remineralize your (and your little one’s) enamel without many of the risks that come with fluoride. Our proprietary blend of nano-hydroxyapatite with naturally sourced and naturally derived ingredients, called Hydroxi™, is safe, non-toxic, and lab-tested. And all photo and data evidence from the lab reveal: Hydroxi™ is extremely effective at repairing and remineralizing enamel. It even outperformed some of the most popular sensitive toothpaste formulas! In honor of hydroxyapatite's claim to fame and the power of Hydroxi™, let’s explore hydroxyapatite vs fluoride, why we prefer hydroxyapatite for kids, and how it’s changing the oral care game. Because when it comes to your child’s smile, you deserve a solution that makes you smile too! hydroxyapatite vs fluoride: what’s the deal? Enter the great oral care debate: hydroxyapatite vs fluoride. What are these two ingredients, and how are they different? To start, fluoride and hydroxyapatite are both naturally occurring minerals that bring important positive powers to the world of oral health. Fluoride exists in your bones and teeth in trace amounts. When you use fluoride through your oral care, it promotes your body’s natural remineralization process, but it doesn’t operate at the core of the remineralization process the way hydroxyapatite does. Hydroxyapatite already makes up about 65–70% of your bones and 95-97% of your enamel. When you use hydroxyapatite through your oral care routine, it’s able to bond and integrate with the hydroxyapatite that already exists in your teeth. To explain this to your little ones, you can say the hydroxyapatite in your toothpaste wiggles its way into the enamel....filling, hugging, and sticking to the spots that need it most for extra support! As you can see, both fluoride and hydroxyapatite can be beneficial. So let’s travel back in time to see how these two get pitted against each other in the oral care world. Fluoride entered the scene back in 1945 when a US city started adding it to drinking water in hopes of reducing tooth decay. It worked! Since then, it’s been the go-to remineralizing ingredient in US oral care, which is why the American Dental Association will only approve toothpaste that contains fluoride. Hydroxyapatite, on the other hand, was a little late to the oral care party. In 1970, NASA started using hydroxyapatite to help astronauts regain strength in their bones and teeth. It worked too! After that, Japan started using nano-hydroxyapatite in toothpaste, and it’s remained their go-to remineralizing ingredient ever since. Because these two have been so popular and effective in oral care routines worldwide (and nano-hydroxyapatite has recently become more popular in fluoride-dominated markets), the great hydroxyapatite vs fluoride debate remains a hot topic. Now that we’ve covered some of the history, let’s dive into which one we prefer for kids toothpaste. fluoride: friend or foe for kids? When it comes to kids toothpaste, many parents start to question fluoride…no matter how much it promotes remineralization. Can you relate? After all, little ones are very prone to swallowing toothpaste while they brush....and every fluoride toothpaste comes with this warning: “Keep out of reach of children under 6 years of age. If more than used for brushing is accidentally swallowed, get help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.” We agree that this isn’t a very comforting message to find on your little one’s toothpaste (or your own)! It reaffirms the fact that fluoride can be toxic in large doses. It’s important to note that you can only typically reach this “dose” if you’re getting too much fluoride from multiple sources, such as drinking water and oral care products. But when it comes to little ones, swallowing that flavorful fluoride toothpaste can pose some concerns. That’s why we lean more towards fluoride being a foe for kids toothpaste. We prefer fluoride-free hydroxyapatite toothpaste for kids. hydroxyapatite swoops in for strong enamel Because hydroxyapatite already makes up the foundation of your teeth and bones, those tiny hydroxyapatite particles in your toothpaste feel at home when they hit your enamel. Unlike fluoride, hydroxyapatite is: biocompatible: meaning hydroxyapatite will do its job without causing any unplanned side effects when it comes in contact with your body non-toxic: meaning hydroxyapatite also doesn’t contain any harmful chemicals. This is great news for you and your little ones! On top of that, research has found that it’s just as effective (if not more effective) than fluoride when it comes to remineralizing enamel! Here are a few examples that show the safety and efficacy of hydroxyapatite. Compared to two fluoride toothpastes in this 2019 study, researchers confirmed that hydroxyapatite is a safe, effective substitute. This 2019 study found that hydroxyapatite is equal to fluoride in remineralizing enamel and preventing demineralization…and might be the safer alternative. This 2022 study confirms that hydroxyapatite products are a safe alternative to fluoride, especially for young kids at risk of fluoride overexposure. The science speaks for itself! what makes Davids hydroxyapatite, Hydroxi™, different? At Davids, we came up with our very own secret blend of hydroxyapatite mixed with other incredible ingredients, which we nicknamed Hydroxi™. We love that nano-hydroxyapatite is gaining so much more popularity in the oral care world, but it’s important to note that not all hydroxyapatite toothpaste is created equal! We gave ours a name to portray just how much it stands out from the competition. Here are a few ways Hydroxi™ shines among its peers. special formula: Hydroxi™ is made with nano-hydroxyapatite of a specific concentration and purity level to deliver superior results in enamel repair and sensitivity relief. lab-tested superior results: these “superior results” have been put to the test by a trusted third-party lab. After five days of brushing twice per day, Hydroxi™ effectively repaired enamel better than some very popular competing sensitive toothpaste products. paired with incredible ingredients: our nano-hydroxyapatite works alongside ingredients like xylitol, glycerin, baking soda, peppermint essential oils, and beyond to deliver even more awesome benefits for your mouth and teeth. We have two incredible flavors of adult + kids toothpaste formulated with Hydroxi™. Grab a few tubes of our natural peppermint and mouthwatering orange vanilla hydroxyapatite toothpaste to nurture fresh, healthy smiles for the whole family. buy now.
hydroxyapatite toothpaste for kids five ways to build healthy oral care habits early with kids hydroxyapatite toothpaste

five ways to build healthy oral care habits early with kids hydroxyapatite toothpaste

We know that kids don’t always jump for joy when it’s time to brush their teeth, but we’re here to offer support, suggestions, and amazing products to make kids oral care feel easier! In celebration of our brand NEW orange + vanilla hydroxyapatite toothpaste for kids + adults, we’re sharing our top five ways to build healthy oral care habits early. We hope these tips inspire you to make your oral care routine a fun family affair, enjoying the delicious flavor and incredible long-term benefits of our newest addition. 1: introduce kids hydroxyapatite toothpaste early You’ve probably heard that fluoride is essential for kids oral care. This is because fluoride is proven to remineralize teeth and help prevent cavities, which is especially important for children developing healthy teeth (and proper oral care habits). At the same time, young children don’t have full control over swallowing, so they can swallow large amounts of toothpaste. This isn’t great because you’ll notice that fluoride toothpastes contain the message, “Keep out of reach of children under 6 years of age. If more than used for brushing is accidentally swallowed, get help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.” This is where kids hydroxyapatite toothpaste swoops in to provide effective remineralization without the worry. Recent scientific studies and reviews have shown that nano-hydroxyapatite can effectively remineralize enamel the same as (if not better than) fluoride, but it’s non-toxic. In other words, it offers the same benefits without the poison control warning…what could be better? When you introduce nano-hydroxyapatite at an early age, it can start working its remineralizing magic during those early formative years. 2: lead by example Check out our previous article, our top five tips for becoming your children's oral health role model. One new, effective way you can lead by example is by using our orange + vanilla hydroxyapatite toothpaste for kids + adults! When your little ones see that you’re using the same paste as them (twice daily for two minutes each time), they might be more inclined to do the same. You can also explain the following benefits of our adult + kids hydroxyapatite toothpaste. juicy mouthwatering natural flavor: this one speaks for itself once you try it! nano-hydroxyapatite superpowers: this tasty orange + vanilla toothpaste contains special hydroxyapatite particles that grab onto your teeth and strengthen them from the inside out. They give your teeth a daily dose of essential minerals to form a “shield” against the bad guys (bacteria, acids, microorganisms, and plaque). safe + clean ingredients: you can tell your little ones that our kids hydroxyapatite toothpaste avoids fluoride and SLS, two ingredients that are known to cause irritation and unwanted side effects in some cases. recyclable metal tube: as a family, you’re avoiding contributing to the 1+ billion plastic toothpaste tubes that end up in American landfills every year! 98% USA-origin ingredients: many toothpaste brands say that their toothpaste is made in the USA even when they source their ingredients from overseas. Our kids hydroxyapatite toothpaste (and all of our toothpastes for that matter) contain 98% USA-origin ingredients, and these ingredients are always of premium quality. it’s a USDA-certified biobased product: this means that our kids hydroxyapatite toothpaste avoids conventional petroleum-derived ingredients but performs as well (if not better) than its petroleum-containing counterparts. This makes our orange + vanilla toothpaste a better option for you, your little ones, and the planet! You know what they say, “Monkey see, monkey do.” The best way to lead by example is to stay on top of your own oral care routine! 3: make brushing fun Make brushing a fun family affair with these tips. try to sync your schedules: can you make brushing a group effort instead of just telling them it’s time to brush? add music and dancing: can you pick a new two-minute song each week for your brushing routine? make it a game or story: together, you can pretend that bacteria and plaque are bad guys coming to take over the town (aka the mouth), and your toothbrush and toothpaste (specifically those nano-hydroxyapatite particles) are superheroes working together to save the day. use matching toothbrushes: like our bamboo toothbrush which is easy to hold, gentle on your mouth, and good for the planet. We know it’s easier said than done, but finding the fun in brushing can make it seem like less of a chore and more of a bonding experience. 4: educate about proper technique and habits Let’s get crafty! When it comes to brushing, many kids have trouble retaining instructions that are simply told to them. This is why crafts and other visual cues can be so helpful. Here are a few fun, creative ways to educate your little ones about proper brushing techniques to get the most out of their kids hydroxyapatite toothpaste. make a marshmallow diorama: in this article, you can see a photo of the finished product. Once you create the marshmallow mouth, you can show your little ones proper brushing and flossing techniques, covering the entire surface of each tooth. Show them the crevices between their teeth, so they can visualize how bacteria and plaque can build up in certain hard-to-reach places. use watercolors to show how cavities spread: draw some teeth on a piece of white paper, and have them use some watercolors on each tooth. As the colors bleed and take over the drawn tooth, explain that cavities can spread and worsen if not addressed. Explain how Davids orange + vanilla kids hydroxyapatite toothpaste can create a “shield” on the surface of the tooth to combat damage and stop cavities in their tracks. scrub “plaque” off a hard-boiled egg: this scrubbing experiment can show your kids just how important daily brushing is. It involves soaking hard-boiled eggs in different solutions to see how it affects the white outer surface. Have them make predictions about which liquids will have the worst effect on the egg. After soaking them overnight, have them use a toothbrush to scrub off the “damage,” and they’ll notice that some liquids (like soft drinks) are harder to scrub off than others. have them draw and shade their own mouth: take a photo of their mouth wide open and invite them to recreate their own mouth in a drawing. By drawing and shading their teeth, gums, and tongue, you can explain the function of each and how kids hydroxyapatite toothpaste can help protect each part of their mouth. make a scrapbook of healthy and unhealthy foods: cut out some mouth-friendly and unfriendly foods and separate them into those categories. Have them make a collage to remember which ones help create strong teeth and which ones can cause problems. Instead of just telling your little ones things that are good/bad for their teeth, these craft projects can give them a visual representation and help them retain the information in the long run. 5: reward and reinforce We like to reserve positive reinforcements for special occasions (so they don’t get too used to prizes), but maybe you can offer an extra trip to the park or a new light-up toothbrush when your little ones stay on top of their oral care routine. To reinforce healthy habits, we recommend stocking up on our NEW orange + vanilla hydroxyapatite toothpaste for kids + adults. buy now.

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hydroxyapatite toothpaste for kids three reasons to smile about kids hydroxyapatite toothpaste

three reasons to smile about kids hydroxyapatite toothpaste

Summer has officially arrived, and what better way to celebrate than with a brand new juicy + sweet flavor of Davids! We’re so excited to add a delicious orange vanilla hydroxyapatite toothpaste for kids + adults to our lineup, and we can’t wait for you and your little ones to experience all of the incredible benefits of hydroxyapatite toothpaste. In honor of this exciting launch, we’re diving into three reasons to smile about kids hydroxyapatite toothpaste and what sets our new formula apart from the rest. With all the natural goodness of Davids in a kid-friendly flavor, this new product brings a safe, effective, and fun approach to long-term, holistic oral health....something you and your little ones can share for years to come! Now, let’s get into the good stuff. 1: eliminate the risk of swallowing toxic fluoride Parents, we understand. It takes time for your little ones to master their oral health routines, and throughout those uncomfortable learning years, you want to be absolutely sure their oral care products are safe. Those early years of brushing can involve a lot of accidental swallowing, so it’s only natural that you want their toothpaste to be safe to swallow. You’ve probably heard from conventional dentists and companies that fluoride is absolutely essential for your kids’ long-term oral health, but you can’t help but think it’s a little weird that this highly recommended ingredient comes with an alarming warning label. “Keep out of reach of children under 6 years of age. If more than used for brushing is accidentally swallowed, get help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.” This warning is off-putting, especially since accidents are the norm with kids. But unlike fluoride toothpaste, kids hydroxyapatite toothpaste has no need for a warning label. That’s because hydroxyapatite is safe to swallow! It’s non-toxic and biocompatible, meaning it will not cause harmful side effects. Fluoride, on the other hand, can cause adverse effects if ingested in large amounts (which can happen if you’re ingesting fluoride from other sources too, like fluoridated water). This doesn’t mean that fluoride is inherently harmful, it just means that it can be. When it comes to kids, the possibility of harm is enough for us to want to go in a different, safer direction. Kids hydroxyapatite toothpaste gives you the green light to let your little ones be a little more independent with their brushing. Since there’s no fluoride or risk of toxicity, you don’t have to closely monitor how much they’re using or accidentally swallowing. It’s a win for the whole family! 2: kids hydroxyapatite toothpaste is effective Now, there’s no denying that fluoride has a track record of effectively remineralizing and protecting teeth. There’s a reason it's had the oral care spotlight for so long! So now the question becomes, “We know kids hydroxyapatite toothpaste can be safer than fluoride, but is it just as effective?” The short answer is yes. From what the research has revealed so far, hydroxyapatite is just as effective as fluoride. Here’s a little glimpse into the research. This 2019 study confirms hydroxyapatite toothpaste is as equally effective as fluoride toothpaste. This 2020 study confirmed hydroxyapatite products reduced tooth decay, especially in children. This year-long 2021 clinical trial concludes that hydroxyapatite toothpaste can reduce enamel caries in children just as well as fluoride. It also confirmed that kids hydroxyapatite toothpaste is safe to swallow. This is just the tip of the iceberg for research supporting the efficacy of hydroxyapatite. From what we’ve seen, it performs just as well as fluoride (if not better), and it’s safer. In our opinion, the choice is easy, and we choose kids hydroxyapatite toothpaste over fluoride. 3: we just launched our first hydroxyapatite toothpaste for kids We’re so excited to add kids hydroxyapatite toothpaste to our lineup of premium natural oral care products, bringing you a safer alternative to fluoride, peace of mind, and healthy happy mouths for the whole family! Here are a few things that make our formula unique. mouthwatering orange vanilla flavor: we couldn’t call it kids hydroxyapatite toothpaste without a kid-friendly flavor! This creamy, sweet new taste can help get your little ones excited about brushing again! We intentionally formulated this flavor without mint oils to make it more enjoyable for kids (and a nice change of pace for you, too)! high-quality nano-hydroxyapatite particles: it’s a common misconception that the % of hydroxyapatite dictates how well the toothpaste will perform. The truth is, it’s more complicated than that, so we decided to do the hard work (complicated research) for you. We took the time to find the best type and grade of hydroxyapatite particle to bring you a hydroxyapatite toothpaste for kids that effectively binds to enamel, fills in holes and imperfections, and remineralizes teeth from the inside out. xylitol: just like our other toothpastes, the premium birch-derived xylitol in our kids hydroxyapatite toothpaste is deliciously sweet and effective. Research shows that this tasty ingredient has the power to stimulate saliva flow to flush out debris and harmful microorganisms. It also has the power to starve the bad bacteria (by up to 75%) without disrupting the good bacteria in your mouth. The result is a fresh, healthy mouth and a balanced oral microbiome (which helps to nurture a healthy gut, brain, and body). gentle abrasives: like hydrated silica, calcium carbonate, and baking soda work to safely “exfoliate” bacteria, acids, and other harmful materials from the tooth’s surface, revealing clean, white enamel that’s primed for all of the remineralizing powers of our kids hydroxyapatite toothpaste. coconut oil: this naturally antibacterial ingredient is known to effectively decrease plaque formation (and the gingivitis that can follow). It also has a very smooth, refreshing taste that brightens up our kids hydroxyapatite toothpaste. Say hello to fresh breath, enamel health, and a full-mouth detox for your little ones (and you, too)! This special sweet flavor isn’t just for kiddos, it’s perfect if you’re looking to add a little sweetness to your minty oral care routine. So be sure to grab yourself a tube too! buy now.

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