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APRIL 16, 2024

A common question I get is whether hydroxyapatite is FDA approved. However, it’s crucial to understand that this approval pertains to their use as cavity liners and tooth desensitizers, not as caries preventive agents. Why isn’t hydroxyapatite FDA approved for dental use yet? The short answer?

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JANUARY 21, 2022

This is a current list of every study we’ve found on the safety and efficacy of hydroxyapatite toothpaste. Studies on Hydroxyapatite Toothpaste Efficacy & Safety. Biomimetic hydroxyapatite and caries prevention: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Image licensed under Creative Commons by MDPI.

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APRIL 13, 2020

But does hydroxyapatite (HAp) really work to protect and strengthen teeth? Two quick notes: One, in the studies I share within this article, toothpaste is called a “dentifrice” and cavities/tooth decay are referred to as “dental caries.” What is hydroxyapatite? The chemical formula for hydroxyapatite is Ca5(PO4)3(OH).

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MARCH 14, 2021

It’s called hydroxyapatite. Hydroxyapatite toothpaste has replaced fluoride toothpaste as what I recommend to all of my patients. But what is hydroxyapatite toothpaste? In this blog post, we will learn about hydroxyapatite and take a look at how fluoride compares with it. . How Does Hydroxyapatite Toothpaste Work?

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FEBRUARY 20, 2023

I trusted the industry leaders when they said how awesome fluoride was for preventing tooth decay. Fluoride and Water Water fluoridation started in 1945 and dentistry has embraced it as the best thing to happen for dental health. It may actually increase caries risk in malnourished children due to calcium depletion.

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OCTOBER 14, 2020

Does it prevent cavities? Yes, fluoride helps fight cavities (sometimes called “ tooth decay ” or “dental caries”). More than two-thirds of America’s water supply contains enough fluoride that the CDC says will prevent tooth decay. Does fluoride prevent cavities? Yes, topical fluoride prevents cavities — but at a cost.

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