Hydroxyapatite can help reverse cavities by remineralizing teeth and preventing further demineralization, and reduce sensitivity due to enamel erosion.
Whiten your teeth naturally without mechanical abrasion from whitening abrasives! Plus, fill any defects, porosities or crevices in enamel!
Shuji Sakuma discovered a NASA patent for hydroxyapatite during his 1970s research at NASA, leading him to create Apadent and Apagard lines of toothpaste.
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It Strengthens Enamel
Hydroxyapatite toothpaste contains ingredients which contain hydroxyapatite to fill microcracks and chips in enamel and strengthen it through the process of remineralization.
Demineralized teeth can lead to dental decay or erosion of the enamel. HAP tooth whitening helps prevent this by creating an antimicrobial shield around each individual enamel particle that protects it against bacterial activity and keeps whitening safe for continued use.
Hydroxyapatite whitens teeth naturally by creating a smooth surface that reflects more light, giving the impression of brighter smiles. Furthermore, this substance may help reduce sensitivity, promote gum health and eliminate bad breath altogether.
Hydroxyapatite is non-toxic and biocompatible, meaning it already forms part of your bone structure. It maintains your mouth's natural alkaline pH level to help combat oral diseases and inflammation while remaining non-abrasive unlike most whitening toothpaste ingredients - more like bleaching than scrubbing! Hydroxyapatite also does not come with any side effects as fluoride does;
It Whitens Teeth
Hydroxyapatite has proven itself effective at polishing teeth and whitening them; however, there are a few issues associated with this form of bleaching.
One difference from a peroxide-based toothpaste is that hydroxyapatite whitening does not use chemical bleaching agents to break conjugated double bonds in stain molecules, while hydrogen peroxide works to break them instead. Instead, this hydroxyapatite solution works mechanically by buffing away stains from enamel surface imperfections to make teeth appear whiter.
Researchers utilized new toothpaste slurries with different concentrations of nano-sized hydroxyapatite (HA). They compared this formulation with two commercial whitening toothpastes (one containing silica and multi-phosphate, while the other contained hydrated silica with micro-sized HA). After conducting tests comparing their respective whitening effects, researchers concluded that the new hydroxyapatite-based toothpaste had comparable whitening power as commercial alternatives.
It Maintains Mouth Alkalinity
Hydroxyapatite is a natural whitening agent, capable of lightening teeth without changing their polishing abrasives in toothpaste. Furthermore, this form of bleaching doesn't kill off beneficial bacteria that keep oral microbiome balance intact - meaning sensitivity will be decreased considerably! Unlike professional hydrogen peroxide whitening techniques that chemically bleach teeth but instead naturally break up conjugated double bonds within stain molecules for maximum impactful whitening.
Studies conducted both in vitro and in vivo have confirmed that hydroxyapatite can effectively whiten teeth; however, more clinical trials must be completed to provide more robust evidence in support of its initial in vivo findings.
If you're seeking a natural and safe alternative to professional whitening, consider choosing toothpaste containing nano-HAP or HAP mouthwash as an effective alternative. For maximum effect, squirt a pea-sized amount onto your toothbrush and brush for two minutes without rinsing - leaving behind enough toothpaste or mouthwash on your teeth for remineralization! Pair this routine with a xylitol mouth rinse and you have an effective oral hygiene regime which promotes remineralization while strengthening teeth while preventing cavities while decreasing sensitivity!
It’s Non-Toxic and Biocompatible
Hydroxyapatite, more commonly known as calcium phosphate, is the primary mineral found in teeth, accounting for 97% of enamel and 70% of dentin. Also referred to as calcium phosphate, this non-toxic material is biocompatible (meaning it won't harm living tissue)(1) and has been widely used for over four decades in Japan as an effective fluoride replacement - helping protect against cavities just as efficiently (2).
Fluoride-free alternatives such as zinc oxide are safe for oral microbiomes and resistant to acidic pH levels (making it superior to fluoride). Unfortunately, zinc oxide does not whiten teeth like other bleaching agents do; rather it makes the enamel appear brighter via abrasion.
Choose a toothpaste containing either micro-HAP or nano-HAP as part of your dental hygiene routine twice daily and brush for two minutes at each session without rinsing - to keep the HAP on your teeth to promote remineralization and spur remineralization. You could also consider including HAP mouthwash; just follow its manufacturer's instructions carefully!