Boka's toothpaste uses nano-hydroxyapatite (n-Ha) — an alternative to fluoride — as its active ingredient ...

Fluoride has been the standard ingredient in anti-cavity toothpaste — and it’s probably a part of your current oral care routine — but modern oral care brands are bringing attention to a ...

SAN ANTONIO, Texas (Ivanhoe Newswire) --- A new Texas study to determine whether or not an artificial mineral called mimetic hydroxyapatite can restore tooth enamel better than fluoride. Researchers ...

Hydroxyapatite (HAP) toothpaste is a dental product that contains manufactured calcium phosphate. Calcium and phosphate are minerals that form 95% of tooth enamel and 70% of bones. NASA developed HAP ...

Nano-hydroxyapatite is a form of calcium that helps remineralize tooth enamel, keep breath fresh and whiten teeth, according to the brand. The Ela Mint flavor combines mint, green tea, and cardamom ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. If you're thinking about trying a nano-hydroxyapatite toothpaste but aren't sure if it's right for you, we spoke to dentists to ...

Remineralization is a natural tooth repair process. Your body takes calcium and phosphate minerals from your saliva and deposits them in your enamel. Enamel is the protective outer layer of your teeth ...

Can hydroxyapatite be used as a teeth whitener in addition to helping prevent or reverse demineralization? Yes, according to a new study in the European Journal of Oral Sciences (August 2013, Vol. 121 ...

Move over fluoride, there's a new toothpaste in town. The naturally occurring mineral has been used in toothpaste since 1956 to strengthen the protective enamel around our teeth and prevent the ...

While the debate around fluoride continues, many are considering switching their fluoride toothpastes to alternatives that include the popular ingredient nano-hydroxyapatite. "As ingredient labels ...

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