Nano Hydroxyapatite Toothpaste

At our dental clinic Arbo Dental Care Bradford we’ve had a few people ask about an alternative to fluoride toothpaste and they asked if nano hydroxyapatite toothpaste would be the right alternative for them.

I’m cautiously optimistic, only if they can lower its cost to consumers.

There has been some interest in this toothpaste because it is a fluoride-alternative that is also backed by scientific evidence.

How Nano Hydroxyapatite Toothpaste Works

Nano hydroxy apatite toothpaste is making waves in the dental industry because it uses the same minerals that teeth are made of. These minerals are made in a lab at different concentrations. The idea is that with high enough concentrations, it will fuse with the teeth structure and help seal any microscopic defects. However, if the cavity has already done too much damage then no toothpaste will be able to stop that.

The other concern is that it takes time for us to find out if the toothpaste has worked. It’s not like taking a blood pressure pill that you can measure a change in a week. This toothpaste has been shown to be effective in the lab or in scientific studies, however there is currently no way to know if it has been effective unless it’s used for years.

There are many variables to cavities and changing just the toothpaste may not be enough and it is not the lowest hanging fruit. There are more cost effective options that can make a bigger impact on our teeth and our wallet!

The current price of it can be cost-prohibitive.

A tube of nano hydroxyapatite toothpaste is anywhere from $20-25, whereas a regular toothpaste is $4-6.

The Low-Cost Way to Prevent Cavities

The most cost-effective way to reduce our risk of cavities is with incorporating flossing with our brushing; twice a day brushing, once a day flossing. There is also a great benefit in reducing high sugar foods. Cavity-causing bacteria can use the carbohydrates in pasta, cereal, orange juice etc. to increase the risk of cavities.

Although it’s great that dental research is constantly improving oral healthcare, it’s important for people to understand that there is no magic treatment, medication, toothpaste, etc. that completely eliminates cavities. Our goal is always to slow down the speed and severity of cavities.