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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.
best hydroxyapatite toothpaste is hydroxyapatite safe? why this superhero is the best choice for the whole family

is hydroxyapatite safe? why this superhero is the best choice for the whole family

Hydroxyapatite has become oral care’s newest hero ingredient, and for good reason. As it continues to gain popularity for adults and children alike, it’s natural to wonder.... is hydroxyapatite safe? With all the remineralizing power of fluoride (and none of the potential unwanted side effects), we assure you that hydroxyapatite is safe and effective. Grab your favorite flavor (mint or orange vanilla?) and get excited about a safe, out-of-this-world oral care routine for the whole family! what is hydroxyapatite? Hydroxyapatite is a naturally occurring mineral mainly made up of phosphorus and calcium. It already exists in your body, forming the foundations of your bones and teeth. In fact, hydroxyapatite makes up about 65–70% of healthy bones and 95-97% of healthy enamel. When we talk about hydroxyapatite in the context of oral care, you’ll often hear us refer to it as nano-hydroxyapatite. The version of hydroxyapatite you’ll find in your toothpaste is biomimetic, meaning it mimics the makeup and function of the hydroxyapatite inside your body. Nano-hydroxyapatite is simply teeny tiny particles of regular hydroxyapatite. We infuse these tiny particles into our oral care products for effective enamel remineralization. The nano-particles effortlessly bind to your enamel, penetrating the surface to fill any holes, scratches, or other imperfections to reveal stronger teeth that are more protected against bacteria, plaque, gum disease, sensitivity, and tooth decay progression. Because hydroxyapatite already exists in your teeth, it’s an ideal ingredient when it comes to enamel remineralization. When it enters your oral microbiome, it feels at home, and it knows exactly what to do! So, what is hydroxyapatite? It’s an oral care superhero! is hydroxyapatite safe? Not only is hydroxyapatite effective, it’s extremely safe! Because it already exists in your body, there’s absolutely no risk of over-ingestion (this is not the case for fluoride, which we’ll cover in the next section). It’s biomimetic, biocompatible, and non-toxic, and if that sounds like a bunch of jargon, we understand. Let’s take a closer look at what these words mean. biomimetic: as mentioned above, this just means that the nano-hydroxyapatite in your toothpaste mimics the material naturally found in your teeth and bones. biocompatible: this means that hydroxyapatite will function without any unplanned side effects, and it will not cause any harm when it comes in contact with your body. non-toxic: similar to biocompatible, non-toxic means hydroxyapatite does not contain any harmful chemicals, and it will not pose any danger or unwanted symptoms. So, is hydroxyapatite safe? Absolutely, it’s safe for adults, pregnant women, and children who haven’t yet mastered the art of tooth brushing. Hydroxyapatite brings you 100% benefits and 0% harm. What’s not to love? hydroxyapatite vs fluoride Now, we’ve covered why hydroxyapatite is a safe choice for kids and adults, but how does that compare to the long-time oral care superstar: fluoride? First things first, let's peek at the history of these two ingredients. Fluoride gained popularity in 1945 when a city in Michigan began adding fluoride to its drinking water in an effort to reduce tooth decay...and it worked! Ever since then, it’s been the go-to ingredient for remineralization, and the main ticket for an ADA stamp of approval. A few decades later in 1970, NASA began to use hydroxyapatite as a supplement for their astronauts. After returning from low-gravity environments, hydroxyapatite supplementation helped astronauts successfully strengthen their teeth and bones. Shortly after that, hydroxyapatite found its way into commercial toothpaste. (And it’s remained the gold standard for oral care in Japan ever since.) Although fluoride has stolen the oral care spotlight in the US, recent research proves that it’s just as effective as (if not more effective than) fluoride at remineralizing your enamel. This 2019 study compared hydroxyapatite toothpaste with two fluoride toothpastes, concluding that hydroxyapatite is a safe, effective substitute. This 2019 study concluded hydroxyapatite oral care products might be safer for kids prone to dental caries. This 2020 study reveals that hydroxyapatite remineralizes dental caries as effectively as fluoride. This 2022 study confirms that hydroxyapatite products are a safe alternative to fluoride for young children at risk of fluorosis (which we’ll discuss in a moment). And that’s just a few of the many studies! When it comes to hydroxyapatite vs fluoride, the main difference is that fluoride is not considered biocompatible, meaning it can be toxic and harmful when ingested in large amounts. When you ingest too much fluoride through water, food, and oral care products, it can lead to fluorosis. what is fluorosis? Dental fluorosis is an unwanted side effect that occurs when you consume too much fluoride, causing white and/or brown speckles to form on your teeth. It typically occurs when children over-consume fluoride in their early years when their permanent teeth are still developing. While the condition is not harmful to your overall health, it’s certainly not desirable. Beyond dental fluorosis, ongoing research suggests that serious fluoride toxicity can cause long-term harm, and the thought of that alone is enough for us to turn to hydroxyapatite instead. With hydroxyapatite, you don’t have to worry about fluoride toxicity for you or your little ones! Your kids are free to accidentally swallow hydroxyapatite without worry, and we think that peace of mind is well worth challenging the oral care norms. best hydroxyapatite toothpaste At Davids, we have two delicious, effective hydroxyapatite toothpaste options for the whole family. For mint lovers, our original sensitive+whitening nano-hydroxyapatite toothpaste is the perfect option. It’s formulated with premium mint oils for the perfect invigorating flavor and all of the effective remineralization powers of our nano-hydroxyapatite particles. In fact, our third-party lab testing showed it outperformed leading sensitive toothpastes, remineralizing and repairing enamel to reduce sensitivity more effectively than Apagard Premio, Boka, Colgate Sensitive, Risewell, Sensodyne Pronamel, and Toms Sensitive. Our NEW orange vanilla hydroxyapatite toothpaste for kids + adults is perfect for those looking for a juicy, mouthwatering alternative to mint. It’s made with the same nano-hydroxyapatite particles (and other effective ingredients) as the option above, we just replaced our premium mint oils with naturally sourced fruit flavors. So whether you’re craving cool mint or fruity orange vanilla, get the whole family brushing with these deliciously effective hydroxyapatite toothpaste options. And feel peace of mind knowing each formula nurtures strong, healthy teeth in the safest way. buy now.

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