A calcium phosphate mineral found naturally in teeth and bones could be just as effective as fluoride when it comes to protecting against cavities (or caries), potentially giving us a new alternative ingredient for toothpaste.
"Hydroxyapatite is a safe and effective alternative to fluoride in caries prevention for daily use,"double-blind randomized trial
, 171 participants aged 18 to 45 were randomly given either hydroxyapatite toothpaste or fluoride toothpaste without knowing which was which. The participants started from a similar point in terms of dental health, all used electric toothbrushes and the sameAfter 18 months of brushing and regular check-ups by dentists, there was no significant difference in new cavities between the hydroxyapatite group or theThe effects of hydroxyapatite are two-fold: it limits the loss of minerals of teeth (
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