My dentist recommended a toothpaste called Cari Free to me. It has nano hydroxyapatite and fluoride, so I figure it's the best of both worlds. I've been using it for around two weeks and noticed my teeth have been looking insanely white and glossy, and went looking as to why that might be. Your video explained it wonderfully! Thanks.
@@Zach-yv9vz I do still use the toothpaste. I am not super cavity prone, but I haven't had any new ones since and the small ones we have been watching haven't gotten any bigger either. Teeth are still white and glossy. I switch between citrus flavor and the grape and really like both. It's actually why she recommended it, because I hate mint and it was hard to force myself to brush with mint every day :) Very happy with the toothpaste.
@@Snuzzled you're a legend. thanks for the update. i've been looking at nano hydroxyapatite brands and this is my first time seeing this brand. it actually looks really good and the reviews seem better than the other ones. it has SLS and is a little bit expensive though. i've narrowed down my search between this one and david's, but i'm kinda leaning david's. thank you for your update once again
@@Zach-yv9vz I hope you like whatever you choose. There's a toothpaste out there for everyone and this one fits what I personally want out of a toothpaste. I'm not looking to avoid sls or fluoride, just mint 😂 Best of luck!
I use BioMin F right now and from what I understand that’s a hybrid. I’m honestly just trying to reinstate the brushing habit after a bad depressive episode but I feel like it’s helping.
I never knew hyrdroxyapatite was the standard in Japan. I should do more research and see what the EU thinks as well to get a broader opinion on this. Thanks for the info!
nha is nontoxic, gets rid of sensitivity, strengthens enamel just as well if not better, I'm surprised its not a more widespread ingredient in stores. sadly its mostly only found online, but i dont think im ever going back to fluoride after discovering nha
Well said. I just wanted to add that fluoride also disrupts your pineal gland which helps produce and regulate melatonin levels (sleep production hormone) among other neurological and biological functions. It's very sickening to see lamestream media and medical professionals, dentists specifically, still championing fluoride. It is so detrimental to our overall health and nobody wants to talk about alternatives. I had a dentist tell me awhile back that just simply brushing your teeth without toothpaste works just as well. Now I use fluoride free toothpaste Better and Better brand and I rinse or oil pull with coconut oil. God bless 🙏
Look at the complacent and compliant zombies that fluoridation has created while their country gets ruined by the day and then you’ll know why fluoridation was started in the 1940s.
@@TheProdiKaLiSon Lol, that's OLD debunked nonsense. If it affected the pineal gland, you'd have problems sleeping, because despite all the B.S. claimed about it, it's primary purpose is to produce Melatonin, lol. Fluoride toothpate has never once caused a problem with melatonin and pineal gland function, absolute nonsense. lol. Stop believing such ridiculous unproven pseudoscience conspiracy theory B.S. You can think/say whatever you like about ingesting it. I'm not a fan either, but topically in toothpaste, absolutely harmless, period. The fact is, nano hydroxyapatite calcium absorbs and works much BETTER than any nano hydrosyapatite without fluoride.Go educate yourself, the fluoride ion, helps the hydroxyapatite bond to and absorb into teeth. That's what fluoride does, it's a binder. Even in it's uses in steel production. Every study done it has proven this, that it works better, much better with fluoride. Oil pulling especially with coconut oil, is foolish. Because here's the problem,, it certainly kills germs, about 75-85% of the ones actual mouthwash does, so that's a plus. But, by virtue of this same action, the 54% Lauric acid it contains, it also weakens teeth. Think about it, your mouth is supposed to be alkaline, because acid producing bacteria causes cavities. Strep. mutans to be exact. And you're putting an acid on your teeth, lol. That's counterintuitive to mouth chemistry. Like, you'd be better off with something alkaline, like baking soda, than coconut oil. That's what Dentists will recommend, baking soda rinse to combat tooth decay, that's what mine said and it makes perfect chemical and physiological sense. To kill gingivitis, salt rinse. Mouthwash nor making soda kills gingivitis if you happen to have it, but salt does. Again, straight from my Dentist (Hygeinist actually told me that one) and it worked great, gingivitis gone, as I had a mild case of it a couple of years ago.
@@MrBilld75 well Bill, for your information I was having sleeping problems for months. Started doing research on brain function and sleep, then proceeded to find things that we interact with or consume daily that can interfere with our sleep. I discovered some articles discussing the harmful effects of fluoride, one in particular being how Hitler used fluoride gas on to torture Jewish people in the internment camps in the 1940s....sooooo...? I also found out that fluoride does interfere with the pineal gland, of course the studies say a lot of it is inconclusive mostly because they don't believe that the pineal gland is effected by fluoride, nor is it our "third eye." It does over time calcify the pineal gland. Anyway, ever since I quit fluoride mouth wash and toothpaste I've noticed a significant difference in my sleep, less brain fog, more mental clarity, less grogginess, overall better mood and positivity. I have been using baking soda and hydrogen peroxide as an alternative to rinsing my teeth. Coconut oil felt weird and not sufficient. Now that you know my story. Do me a favor? In the future, don't assume ahead of time that you know what people's personal experiences are and stop supporting biased google websites that say "fluoride is the best." This topic and the importance of fluoride to people and why they defend fluoride so much is because they believe in dentists and trust them. I get it, they studied, got degrees, etc. However, we have been brainwashed as a society and so have our medical professionals. This brainwashing, misguided trust, and narrow-minded ness comes from complacency and routine and it is why we are in this current predicament with COVID. We have been conditioned into being a people that have knee jerk reactions. Like using fluoride it's the easy and quick thing to get what you need. But is it the healthiest option? Imo hell no. Just like the vaccines, just pump everyone with vaccines and boosters that will make it all go away!?! Turns out, not at all. Now you got one of the CDC moron doctors saying actually herd immunity would have been the best option. And now we are seeing adverse reactions are coming to light. All centered around the heart. Sure are alot of sudden cardiac arrests, sudden unexplainable deaths happening right now. At the end of the day these medical "professionals" are just people like me and you and they should be treated as such. There is so much we all do not know and yet we pretend to know everything. We need to get back to holistic and natural remedies to cure and sustain our health and way of living is all im saying. We need to get away from chemicals and big pharma/FDA needs to be held accountable for their consistent failures spanning decades. Better yet they should be locked up like criminals. That's my rant for the day 😂 God bless 🙏
@@TheProdiKaLiSon Lol, wow, you've really gone down the Rabbit hole and believe a lot of B.S. Newsflash, the unvaxed who get Covid, have 17x more myocarditis in studies, 10x more clots, 2x the reinfections, 2x the hospitalizations, even in unvaxed kids 5-11 and 2x the deaths as of Omicron (many times more with previous variants). And you're worried about "rare" side effects?! Hahahaha. Natural remedies, are mostly quackery and ineffective/weak. I used to be into that nonsense and it's not going to save anyone vs. pharma, which requires EVIDENCE it works, unlike natural. I'm not against "some" natural stuff, because it can indeed help us, but there is an absolute plethora of B.S. snake oil out there. Nobody is saying "fluoride is the best", lol, the FDA just recommended lowering the amounts of it water, because more people (especially the young) are showing up with dental fluorosis now. I've never agreed with ingesting the stuff. But topically, it's well proven good chemistry. The mixing hydroxyapatite calcium with fluoride idea, literally came from our own saliva chemistry. lol. It's just with the modern diet, saliva cannot keep up. So we give it a little help with toothpastes that mimic our saliva. So really? You really think that "topical" fluoride is an issue? The science doesn't support it. But it certainly supports the notion that it remineralizes teeth, cause evidence. What you read, is a bunch of old anti fluoride tinfoil hat conspiracy theory B.S. that been debunked for many years. I know just by reading what you've wrote. But believe whatever you want and you do whatever you think works for you. By the way, that Hitler using fluoride to pacify people in the concentration camps, is an urban myth conspiracy theory and B.S. lol. See what I mean? You're buying into decades old debunked nonsense. Anyway, cheers and all the best you and your health.
Hydroxyapatite is too large of a crystal size to enter the pores of the enamel. "Nano" crystals are the required size to remineralize below the surface of the enamel. Also important to note is concentration. 10% concentration of "nano" hydroxyapatite is needed to provide the same cavity protection as fluoride.
Hubby and I started David's nano hydroxyapatite peppermint toothpaste a week ago. I like the feeling of my teeth after brushing. It feels like my teeth stay cleaner longer. We used to use the fluoride free hello toothpaste brand.
I tried a natural toothpaste and was spitting up green globs the morning after.. thought baking soda was going to be the only way, I'm so glad I stumbled upon your video ! Thank you~
I always wondered why you can't buy toothpaste with BOTH fluoride and hydroxyapatite? It seems they would be a great pairing. I will say this, when I whiten my teeth, they usually get sensitive. I switched to hydroxyapatite toothpaste for a week prior, during and after whitening and I had ZERO sensitivity.
In going to hazard a guess that it wouldn’t be stable in toothpaste form, the fluoride might transform the hydroxyapatite into fluorapatite while in the tube, which likely wont bind well to teeth. Worth noting that all All studies on hydroxyapatite I Know of where done with fluoride free formulas. You could follow up with a separate fluoride toothpaste after an hour of using a hydroxyapatite paste I suppose. The closest you can get is Biomin F which has fluoride, calcium, and phosphate bonded to nano glass. The glass beads release calcium and phosphate which are transformed slowly into hydroxyapatite, the slow reuse of fluoride then transforms it into fluorapatite. Think it also dissolves faster in the presence of acid to protect teeth.
Really interesting! I just recently learned about nano-hydroxyapatite and I have just started using the chew tablets today. I ordered (online) the Boca brand of nano-hydroxyapatite toothpaste. It'll arrive sometime mid-August. Can't find any locally in stores near me! (I'm in NC, USA.) Just so interesting! You also know that Japan is also high in vitamin K2, which is great for the teeth/bones, too? (it's the natto!) Subscribed, because the older I get, the more oral health is important to me! Cheers.
Let me know what you think of the Boka tablets! Had no idea about Japan being high in vitamin K..gotta look into that! Agreed, oral health is very important:)
@@askahygienist Oops, I misspoke, the tablets brand is GloBoid. But also, it looks like my Boka toothpaste is supposed to arrive today.... 😁 Way earlier than the seller predicted! Yay! 🦷
Good for you, because it's only downhill from here, lol. Enjoy your youth while you have it. nano-hydroxyapatite toothpaste toothpastes are great. My oral health has never been better and been using them for many years. It's motivating actually, knowing that you are actually actively combating tooth decay in a way never done before. It's cool. Don't shy away from toothpastes which have this nano calcium and fluoride. Because despite what some uneducated debunked nonsense claims about fluoride being bad, topically in toothpastes it is harmless, completely. And it makes hydroxyapatite calcium work better to remineralize teeth, much better. The fluoride ion helps the nano-hydroxyapatite calcium absorb into teeth and stay there. Pro tip, don't rinse or drink water or eat for 30-30 minutes after you brush with those toothpastes, just spit. This gives it a chance to absorb.
I am currently using the Risewell kids one in the morning, as I am allergic to mint flavorings in oral care products. At bedtime, I am using citrus Carifree toothpaste gel. It contains both fluoride & hydroxyapatite. I also use their fluoride rinse with xylitol, that they recommend to use before brushing with the gel.
I know xylitol can help with saliva stimulation, which happens to be in a lot of hydroxyapatite toothpastes. I don’t think hydroxyapatite itself contributes to it…
Doesn’t Fluorapatite have a lower PH prior to demineralization compared to hydroxyapatite? If that’s the case then I would prefer Fluorapatite because it will be more resistant to enamel erosion from dietary acids and plaque/bacterial acids.
Very informative video! 2 questions for you! 1)Between Micro Hydroxyapatite and Nano, which is safer? I heard Micro is safer cause nano can get into your bloodstream and into your brain cause it's so small and lead to problems down the road. 2) what camera are you using to shoot the videos?! it's great quality! Thanks again!
Glad to help! 1) my understanding is yes generally nano particles are dangerous when it comes to foreign substances. Hydroxyapatite is a substance that our own body has/produces, so a nano particle of that is not harmful according to current info. Nano plastics are a different story. 2) I use a canon m50! If you head over to my Instagram @askahygienist and message me I can send you a direct link!
I don’t use fluoride and don’t push it on patients. Studies coming out about how it has harmful effects on systemic health. Technically yes it can protect against cavities; in-office treatment is a higher dose that can last as long as the fluoride is on the teeth. It’s a sticky varnish that stays on teeth until you brush it off. But there are other, safer ways to prevent cavities IMO.
My main concern is how coarse a toothpaste is. I have used arms and hammer for a few years and my gums would often get scrapped and get irritated. That led me to believe that it was scrapping away my enamel, too. So, I switched back to regular Colgate toothpaste, and I've had no problems with my gums, no irritation or anything. Also, the arms and hammers burnt my lips and tongue. Couldn't taste food that well.
That is strange. Technically arm and hammer baking soda toothpaste is actually on the low end of abrasiveness compared to other toothpastes.. glad you found something that works for you!
as you stated, in the beginning, you're going to talk about the pros and cons of both, but I missing the cons of hydroxyapatite in the video, so I thought I'd shortcut to the comments and ask
Haha I think I might have gotten carried away with the pros I may not have touched on cons very much. I would say in America it’s not well-researched so there’s some uncertainty about safety of particle size. Lot of debate around nano particles specifically. Also lots of brands coming out with HA toothpaste, percentage/concentration also matters to see results.
Haven’t heard of it til recently, but I read the ingredients and some of them don’t sound too great to put in your mouth. I do like the idea of bioavailable calcium and phosphate..
You didn't mention the damages that fluoride has done to teeth. Will hydroxyapatite do the same? also I was looking into hydroxyapatite as a teeth whitener will it whiten teeth? thanks!
There are no known damages that hydroxyapatite could cause to teeth. Unlike fluoride, it’s a substance already found in our teeth. You could think of fluoride as a medication and hydroxyapatite as a supplement/vitamin. Medications can help a problem, but with a slew of potential side effects. Supplements are taken to support what our bodies naturally have/need to function. I wouldn’t exactly say hydroxyapatite whitens teeth. It can make enamel smoother and collect less stain, which will give the appearance of lighter teeth potentially, but if your teeth are naturally more yellow, hydroxyapatite won’t change the natural color.
Sorry just seeing this now! Yea hydroxyapatite toothpaste is supposed to help remineralize. I’ve also heard good things about (haven’t tried myself yet) Biomin and MI paste. Calcium and phosphate is what you should be looking for in your toothpaste to help with remineralization.
Dr. Jen toothpaste uses hydroxyapatite, it's really good, and Tom's of Maine does as well, the rapid sensitive teeth relief formula. And I think there are many others. Now. My question is, is there any advantage to using both fluoride and hydroxyapatite together? And are there any toothpastes on the market that combine the two? Thanks.
There are a few that combine the two. I know Ollie brand has a toothpaste like that. I personally don’t care for fluoride, I feel like we have enough in our water where I’m at. Since hydroxyapatite achieves the same thing fluoride does, I don’t really see a need to do both. At the end of the day it’s up to you :)
Do you know when you'll be able to give us an update on the boka toothpaste? I'm v curious to know what you think. I'd also be interested to hear if you try out a toothpaste with both fluoride and hydroxyapatite like the curaprox toothpaste someone else mentioned. Do you have any thoughts about the potential benefits of using a combo, or using both a fluoride and hydroxyapatite toothpaste at different times of day?
Great question about fluoride/hydroxyapatite combo! I'm still testing out the HA toothpaste and don't want to introduce a new product to mess with results. I will provide an update in the coming weeks! I'll look into FL/HA combo toothpaste more, looks like it may be my next experiment!
I use Sensodyne Repair and Protect, with Novamin and it's awesome. It has both and here's the thing, both are better than either one is alone, proven and the chemistry is super easy to understand. The fluoride ion, helps calcium bind to/absorb into teeth and the lab tests prove teeth are much harder when drilled. And that toothpaste is THE cheapest you will find contain both, about $5 a tube vs. stuff like Apadard, Boca, or X-Pure at over $20 a tube. And it's available anywhere, Walmart, your local Pharmacy and grocery stores.
@@maricarol85 yep, Boka has some non-mint flavors including coconut ginger, lemon lavender, and orange cream (their kids' toothpaste; I use it and actually quite like it). Tbh you could probably look into any kids' toothpastes and find non-mint flavors.
I tried so many different toothpastes and they never helped, and my teeth just got worse and worse. Just bought Apagard toothpaste a month ago, and I'm NEVER going back.
Hi 👋 I notice my front teeth look transparent around edges of tooth…..can remineralising Toothpaste make it look thinker again? Or is it gone forever? 🦷
@@askahygienist love your content, my front teeth is becoming transparent and i am clueless on how to fix the issue, what exactly did you do? And how long it take you to notice a difference ? Help i am desperate 😭
@@emq5869 I'm sorry, I know it can be overwhelming! although i've been using HA toothpaste for a while and am noticing less staining as my enamel is smoother, I am still seeing that the overall appearance of my enamel is still translucent. I also feel pretty helpless because I'm really not sure why that is. Potentially silent reflux is contributing to slow acid erosion, or a long history of whitening teeth causing them to become more transparent, or simply genetics, or some combination of those...I'm not 100% sure :(( I keep circling back to it, I'll definitely post a video on it if/when I figure it out!
@@askahygienist i am sorry to hear about that, i am trying to simply keep my mouth clean for now, i heard barbra’s O’Neill saying it can heal if taken care of properly, rinsing after food and flossing keeping the mouth clean over all, 3rd day of oil pulling as well i will definitely make a visit to the dentist soon though its very annoying 😭
Is that something your dentist recommended or are you asking me? I actually don’t recommend mouthwash use. Studies show its related to high blood pressure. It disrupts good bacteria that regulate BP.
@@askahygienist Hi, thanks for replying! I was just curious with the idea of remineralizing (with hydroxyapatite) then putting a protective coat (flouride) shortly after before bed for my night routine I haven't asked my dentist and I'm kinda afraid to since hydroxyapatite is so controversial
@@dgenerato6000 Yeah, I personally wouldn't worry about using a fluoride mouthwash if you brush with hydroxyapatite toothpaste AND floss between your teeth :) But, you certainly can, there's no contraindication to using both ingredients together.
@@askahygienist awesome! I'll probably just do flouride in the morning, then hydroxyapatite at night. I'm tied between Boka and some Japanese brand called Appogaurd. I've heard good things about both but if you have an opinion, I'd love to hear it! Thanks for replying again
@@dgenerato6000 I've heard good things about Apaguard as well; however I haven't tried it personally! It's on my list, I will have to check it out and get back to you.
Hi I know I'm late but just had an dental exam done and tbh not looking so good and gonna get a tooth pulled out.... As you might have guessed my teeth aren't all that well and probably has weakened enamel and so my question is would hydroxyapatite be better for me?
I would start with making sure your home care routine and technique are good; brushing and flossing daily (I have videos on my channel how to do it correctly). If you don’t have this down, it won’t really matter what kind of toothpaste you use. Otherwise, whichever toothpaste you choose to use, after brushing and rinsing, you can go back and apply some on your teeth to keep overnight.
I recommend a Braun Electric toothbrush they are insanely good. Don't buy the cheapest since they are a bit slow but their mid to top models are really fast and cleans so nicely. If it have the 30 second timer thing it usually is a faster model. It means it buzzes every 30 seconds and gives a few buzzes when 2 minutes is done. Your teeth will feel like glass and I never had any cavities since I bought mine many years ago. I only brushed before bedtime as well to get less fluoride exposure and my dentist said my teeth were great. I did however brush for 4 minutes at the evening to make sure I got my teeth really clean. Now I switched to fluoride free toothpaste so will see how that goes but definitely want to clean my system from all toxins I possibly can. I ordered Biomeds Hydroxiapatite toothpaste now so hopefully that does the trick.
So i’ve been putting a drop of nano hydroxyapatite on the top half and a drop of fluoride toothpaste on the bottom of my tooth brush…kinda fusing the two. Is that still effective? I mean im just mixing both basically.
So yeah you are getting both in that way. In terms of being effective, I really can’t say haha I’m reading so much about fluoride these days as well as different kinds of hydroxyapatite molecules in terms of efficacy…
hmm, good question. MI paste is also made of calcium and phosphate, but different form than hydroxyapatite toothpaste... not sure how different results would be, I'll continue researching and see if any studies are available.
@@askahygienist No, that would be amazing. Just that it rebuilds the teeth you have. I just wonder how well & if it does what it says. It boast something called recaldent.
@@glassgoddess8646 oh yes I’ve heard of recaldent. Yes similar to hydroxyapatite. I think the word “rebuild” here is interchangeable with remineralize. It has the same claims as hydroxyapatite toothpaste in that it strengthens and smooths imperfections in existing enamel. Like think of a cut on your finger; it would heal the cut but couldn’t regrow an entire finger. I’m not sure of the extent of the difference in results..
Clam shells, chicken egg shells, cuttlefish bone 😳 although the cuttlefish source has proved to have poor integration. Created by sintering, or pressing powder together at high heat…
Look up negative effects of Hydroxyapatite it can be just as toxic if not more than Fluoride with the Nano versions. Also if you read reviews for the Boka version almost all negative reviews are the same saying it makes teeth extra sensitive....all I am saying is do your research!
I didn’t find any substantial research stating it’s toxic..could you share an article where you read it’s toxic? There have been studies, the closest thing I found to toxicity was when rats were doused with very high amounts internally, it was harmful to organs. The shape of nanoparticles matters as well, but as used in toothpaste I didn’t find anything yet 🤷♀️
The more i read the comments the more i don’t like ; people just want to lead you to buy some expensive toothpaste. Same trick: short magic story and give out expensive toothpaste name
Hydroxyapatite is a more expensive ingredient than fluoride (go figure) so yes the toothpaste is pricier. I’ve actually moved on to different brands; currently using Dr. Jen’s and really like it.
So far I am seeing a little less staining around the corners of my teeth where I have the most rough enamel! I feel like it’s working. I’ll keep everyone posted as I keep using it.
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Thank you for the information, I read some of the research (google scholar and other free sources). it seems to be legit. IK this has nothing to do with the subject, but I am really curious if you're familiar with MBTI(personality type), are you an INTJ?
I went fluoride free and started using Apagard toothpaste in early 2017. The tooth sensitivity that I'd had for years, was gone within a week. I've had zero dental problems since then. Added benefit, it makes your teeth really shiny. I'll never go back.
They can’t be equally as good. I’ve used fluoride toothpaste my whole life and still got cavities, and I don’t have saliva issues. Just got some Boka, and it healed my entire mouth of all pain and sensitivity in a week. I am going to try alternating the two to see if I get more benefits, but hydroxyapatite is by far superior! I know $13 is ridiculous for toothpaste, but, it’s a bargain if it prevents tooth decay & pain.
Try $20 for some other brands like this. lol. Even $25 too. If you want a cheap version of this that's half that price or less, Sensodyne "Repair and Protect", $5-$6. It has Novamin, which is an even more advanced patented version of hydroxyapatite calcium and fluoride. It has other things like silica etc. that are good for teeth. Clinically proven to harden/remineralize teeth. I even saw the proof on video, here on TH-cam once. Harder to drill into extracted teeth treated with it, than without it. So, if you resent paying $13 give it a look. And you can get it, anywhere. Walmart etc. Any pharmacy or grocery store.
So since fluoride is toxic especially at high concentration, over the counter fluoride toothpastes have a very small amount, often not enough to actually help with decay. In a lab setting, HA and Fl at same concentration work similarly.
@@Blue_SeaSmokeboka uses 2% nHAP, while it’s recommended to use 5-10% for best effect. Bentist made a video on this explaining how nHAP is actually quite expensive to make so some of these companies use VERY small amounts and label it as a nHAP toothpaste. In reality, you’ll be spending a good amount of money for true nHAP toothpaste. I recently bought Apagard Royal (which I paid nearly $40 USD, but will last you MONTHS)
Just used the boka toothpaste for the first time, I purchased it off Amazon a couple days ago. My reason for using may be a little tin foil hat, but I truly believe… actually no, I KNOW fluoride is a neurotoxin. After reading a Harvard study with fluoride and rats, and the Russian water supply fluoride and IQ correlation article just gave me the creeps. This stuff feels pretty good, and after hearing (in this video) that this is the Japanese standard toothpaste, I feel a little cool/advanced now, so I think that’s an automatic W 😂 everything cool comes out of Japan, don’t lie. Very informative video. I hope more people understand what fluoride is and how it blocks your pineal glands in the future, how the govt puts it and similar chemicals in our water/food to make us more easily controllable. For now, I’ll keep spreading my message (and brushing my teeth haha).
Fluoride in toothpaste is NOT going to affect you negatively whatsoever, period. There's justr not enough of it there, nor does any appreciable amount get absorbed through your mouth tissue either. I get people taking issue with ingesting it and it's added to many municipal water supplies, that's been a debate for a long time. And the amounts we're talking about there, are more significant. Not in the toothpaste though and the fluoride ion, helps this nano calcium absorb into teeth and remineralize them much better than Calcium alone. And no, that's B.S. it does not block or calcify the pineal gland, lol. If it did that, you would not be able to sleep. Do you know the function of the pineal gland?! It's not a stupid "third eye" or any nonsense some health guru snake oil salesman made up. It's literally where melatonin is produced. Y'know, that thing that helps you sleep? If your pineal gland were "blocked" or calcified like the stupid anti-fluoride camp LOVE to falsely claim, you would have perpetual insomnia. Everyone would, in fact and they are not (cause it's B.S). So no, stop believing dumb debunked old B.S., lol.
@@socialmediaaccount4206 Maybe stop being so gullible and drawing lines where there are none and believing dumb debunked tinfoil hat conspiracy theories. lol. I think for myself just fine and am educated on the matter, more than you are. And no, you're just flat out wrong. The fact you even brought up that dumb pineal glad nonsense, proves just how effective the brainwashing was on you. Science doesn't support your B.S., period. Calcium calcifies the pineal gland, not fluoride. Where this B.S. comes from is that fluoride has a high affinity to this mineral. Wherever you find calcium accumulations in the body, you can find fluoride bound to it. There's your "real" science lesson for the day.
fluoride is toxic, but its cheap and it works. we need to make a new standard thats nontoxic, nha is a perfect example. its annoying how i never see nha toothpastes in stores at all, i saw a brand called boka once in target a couple years ago, and that suddenly became online only like all the rest. most people aren't gonna be aware of this fluoride alternative because its so difficult to find compared to most cheap conventional toothpastes that are found on the shelves of nearly every store
Iv been using the brand pearlie white for months and noticed my teeth actually becoming whiter. I typically brush and then 30 minutes later using a fluoride mouthwash 2x a day. I just wanna cover both bases.
I have tried both Risewell and Boka, but was no impressed by either. There are many other brands, such as Wellnesse, but did not care for them, either. I finally found a hydroxyapatite toothpaste I like made by Dr. Wolff called Bioniq, based in Germany but delivers to various areas of the world. I highly recommend the Bioniq Gums+ version by Dr. Wolff -- helps with dry mouth issues.
Any specific studies you are referring to? I haven’t personally used either but I know the main difference is biomin F contains fluoride and Novamin does not…
Been using Apagard brand from Japan (its easier for me living in South East Asian) for one year since someone told me its non-flouride product. No complaints here it works well.
I have stopped using anything with flouride and Don't ever drink tap water, since it too has flouride and many other chemicals and pharmaceutical drugs in it. After doing some research on flouride and I understand it is a byproduct from pesticides and harmful to the body. Has anyone else had a chance to do research on flouride??
Wow I never saw this comment! Sorry for the late reply. Here’s some research. www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6309358/#:~:text=%5B12%5D%20Only%2050%25%20of,an%20earlier%20onset%20of%20puberty.
I've tried lots of hydroxyapatite toothpaste over the years, so far my favorite one is Bioniq by Dr. Wolff. It has 20% hydroxapatite, as well as lactoferrin and hyaluronic acid in it and none of the other "common bad stuff". It comes from Germany, I get it on Amazon.
My Dentist swears by the stuff and loves that I use it and my dental health is better than ever. I use a combo of fluoride and HA in Sensodyne repair and protect, with Novamin. Novamin is the patented brand name formula for this mix and lab tests prove teeth treated with it are harder than any other.
I had a root canal on one molar about 10yrs ago and frequently get pain even though floss shows no bleeding or food residue. Tried oil pulling, Therabreath, Redmonds, Silver, Fluoride rinses and nothing was affective. Boka Restore Mouthwash tablets and Toothpaste helped immediately within a couple days and I've had not had pain for a month now. I did purchase Bioniq Plus Biomimetic Toothpaste with 20 Percent Hydroxyapatite though since watching some video stating the % in Boka is not enough.
Thank you guys for watching, glad to help! If you’d like to support me and my channel, you can now donate a super thanks when you add a comment! 🧡
Thank You @askahygienist ⭐️ I’d never _heard_ of hydroxyapatite! I can’t wait to try it
@@GaiaCarney Have you tried it? If so, how'd it go? :)
I've been using Boca for 11 months, my teeth are whiter and less sensitive! Thank you for this video! 🥰🦷
Yay, welcome! why didn't you tell me sooner haha!! I'm excited to see results on my own teeth :)
@@askahygienistafter one year have you notice a difference?
My dentist recommended a toothpaste called Cari Free to me. It has nano hydroxyapatite and fluoride, so I figure it's the best of both worlds. I've been using it for around two weeks and noticed my teeth have been looking insanely white and glossy, and went looking as to why that might be. Your video explained it wonderfully! Thanks.
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can you give us an update? do you still use this toothpaste? any cavities since?
@@Zach-yv9vz I do still use the toothpaste. I am not super cavity prone, but I haven't had any new ones since and the small ones we have been watching haven't gotten any bigger either. Teeth are still white and glossy. I switch between citrus flavor and the grape and really like both. It's actually why she recommended it, because I hate mint and it was hard to force myself to brush with mint every day :) Very happy with the toothpaste.
@@Snuzzled you're a legend. thanks for the update. i've been looking at nano hydroxyapatite brands and this is my first time seeing this brand. it actually looks really good and the reviews seem better than the other ones. it has SLS and is a little bit expensive though. i've narrowed down my search between this one and david's, but i'm kinda leaning david's. thank you for your update once again
@@Zach-yv9vz I hope you like whatever you choose. There's a toothpaste out there for everyone and this one fits what I personally want out of a toothpaste. I'm not looking to avoid sls or fluoride, just mint 😂 Best of luck!
I use BioMin F right now and from what I understand that’s a hybrid. I’m honestly just trying to reinstate the brushing habit after a bad depressive episode but I feel like it’s helping.
don't beat yourself up! your journey is YOURS! keep it up! 😊
I never knew hyrdroxyapatite was the standard in Japan. I should do more research and see what the EU thinks as well to get a broader opinion on this. Thanks for the info!
yo this channel is a gold mine
So happy to be helpful!!
My local CVS has Boka! I love it, it is worth the little extra money if you are helping your teeth.
nha is nontoxic, gets rid of sensitivity, strengthens enamel just as well if not better, I'm surprised its not a more widespread ingredient in stores. sadly its mostly only found online, but i dont think im ever going back to fluoride after discovering nha
Well said. I just wanted to add that fluoride also disrupts your pineal gland which helps produce and regulate melatonin levels (sleep production hormone) among other neurological and biological functions. It's very sickening to see lamestream media and medical professionals, dentists specifically, still championing fluoride. It is so detrimental to our overall health and nobody wants to talk about alternatives. I had a dentist tell me awhile back that just simply brushing your teeth without toothpaste works just as well. Now I use fluoride free toothpaste Better and Better brand and I rinse or oil pull with coconut oil. God bless 🙏
Look at the complacent and compliant zombies that fluoridation has created while their country gets ruined by the day and then you’ll know why fluoridation was started in the 1940s.
@@TheProdiKaLiSon Lol, that's OLD debunked nonsense. If it affected the pineal gland, you'd have problems sleeping, because despite all the B.S. claimed about it, it's primary purpose is to produce Melatonin, lol. Fluoride toothpate has never once caused a problem with melatonin and pineal gland function, absolute nonsense. lol. Stop believing such ridiculous unproven pseudoscience conspiracy theory B.S. You can think/say whatever you like about ingesting it. I'm not a fan either, but topically in toothpaste, absolutely harmless, period.
The fact is, nano hydroxyapatite calcium absorbs and works much BETTER than any nano hydrosyapatite without fluoride.Go educate yourself, the fluoride ion, helps the hydroxyapatite bond to and absorb into teeth. That's what fluoride does, it's a binder. Even in it's uses in steel production.
Every study done it has proven this, that it works better, much better with fluoride. Oil pulling especially with coconut oil, is foolish. Because here's the problem,, it certainly kills germs, about 75-85% of the ones actual mouthwash does, so that's a plus. But, by virtue of this same action, the 54% Lauric acid it contains, it also weakens teeth. Think about it, your mouth is supposed to be alkaline, because acid producing bacteria causes cavities. Strep. mutans to be exact. And you're putting an acid on your teeth, lol. That's counterintuitive to mouth chemistry.
Like, you'd be better off with something alkaline, like baking soda, than coconut oil. That's what Dentists will recommend, baking soda rinse to combat tooth decay, that's what mine said and it makes perfect chemical and physiological sense. To kill gingivitis, salt rinse. Mouthwash nor making soda kills gingivitis if you happen to have it, but salt does. Again, straight from my Dentist (Hygeinist actually told me that one) and it worked great, gingivitis gone, as I had a mild case of it a couple of years ago.
@@MrBilld75 well Bill, for your information I was having sleeping problems for months. Started doing research on brain function and sleep, then proceeded to find things that we interact with or consume daily that can interfere with our sleep. I discovered some articles discussing the harmful effects of fluoride, one in particular being how Hitler used fluoride gas on to torture Jewish people in the internment camps in the 1940s....sooooo...? I also found out that fluoride does interfere with the pineal gland, of course the studies say a lot of it is inconclusive mostly because they don't believe that the pineal gland is effected by fluoride, nor is it our "third eye." It does over time calcify the pineal gland. Anyway, ever since I quit fluoride mouth wash and toothpaste I've noticed a significant difference in my sleep, less brain fog, more mental clarity, less grogginess, overall better mood and positivity. I have been using baking soda and hydrogen peroxide as an alternative to rinsing my teeth. Coconut oil felt weird and not sufficient. Now that you know my story. Do me a favor? In the future, don't assume ahead of time that you know what people's personal experiences are and stop supporting biased google websites that say "fluoride is the best." This topic and the importance of fluoride to people and why they defend fluoride so much is because they believe in dentists and trust them. I get it, they studied, got degrees, etc. However, we have been brainwashed as a society and so have our medical professionals. This brainwashing, misguided trust, and narrow-minded ness comes from complacency and routine and it is why we are in this current predicament with COVID. We have been conditioned into being a people that have knee jerk reactions. Like using fluoride it's the easy and quick thing to get what you need. But is it the healthiest option? Imo hell no. Just like the vaccines, just pump everyone with vaccines and boosters that will make it all go away!?! Turns out, not at all. Now you got one of the CDC moron doctors saying actually herd immunity would have been the best option. And now we are seeing adverse reactions are coming to light. All centered around the heart. Sure are alot of sudden cardiac arrests, sudden unexplainable deaths happening right now. At the end of the day these medical "professionals" are just people like me and you and they should be treated as such. There is so much we all do not know and yet we pretend to know everything. We need to get back to holistic and natural remedies to cure and sustain our health and way of living is all im saying. We need to get away from chemicals and big pharma/FDA needs to be held accountable for their consistent failures spanning decades. Better yet they should be locked up like criminals. That's my rant for the day 😂 God bless 🙏
@@TheProdiKaLiSon Lol, wow, you've really gone down the Rabbit hole and believe a lot of B.S. Newsflash, the unvaxed who get Covid, have 17x more myocarditis in studies, 10x more clots, 2x the reinfections, 2x the hospitalizations, even in unvaxed kids 5-11 and 2x the deaths as of Omicron (many times more with previous variants). And you're worried about "rare" side effects?! Hahahaha. Natural remedies, are mostly quackery and ineffective/weak. I used to be into that nonsense and it's not going to save anyone vs. pharma, which requires EVIDENCE it works, unlike natural. I'm not against "some" natural stuff, because it can indeed help us, but there is an absolute plethora of B.S. snake oil out there.
Nobody is saying "fluoride is the best", lol, the FDA just recommended lowering the amounts of it water, because more people (especially the young) are showing up with dental fluorosis now. I've never agreed with ingesting the stuff. But topically, it's well proven good chemistry. The mixing hydroxyapatite calcium with fluoride idea, literally came from our own saliva chemistry. lol. It's just with the modern diet, saliva cannot keep up. So we give it a little help with toothpastes that mimic our saliva. So really? You really think that "topical" fluoride is an issue? The science doesn't support it. But it certainly supports the notion that it remineralizes teeth, cause evidence.
What you read, is a bunch of old anti fluoride tinfoil hat conspiracy theory B.S. that been debunked for many years. I know just by reading what you've wrote. But believe whatever you want and you do whatever you think works for you. By the way, that Hitler using fluoride to pacify people in the concentration camps, is an urban myth conspiracy theory and B.S. lol. See what I mean? You're buying into decades old debunked nonsense. Anyway, cheers and all the best you and your health.
I love Boka and can definitely see a difference after just a few days. I'm a believer. Great video.
do you still use it? and if so have you had any cavities?
Hydroxyapatite is too large of a crystal size to enter the pores of the enamel. "Nano" crystals are the required size to remineralize below the surface of the enamel. Also important to note is concentration. 10% concentration of "nano" hydroxyapatite is needed to provide the same cavity protection as fluoride.
Great info thanks for contributing!
Is 20nm feasible?
Do you recommend Biorepair?
Hubby and I started David's nano hydroxyapatite peppermint toothpaste a week ago. I like the feeling of my teeth after brushing. It feels like my teeth stay cleaner longer. We used to use the fluoride free hello toothpaste brand.
I recommend it not because it has carrigeena
I tried a natural toothpaste and was spitting up green globs the morning after.. thought baking soda was going to be the only way, I'm so glad I stumbled upon your video ! Thank you~
I always wondered why you can't buy toothpaste with BOTH fluoride and hydroxyapatite? It seems they would be a great pairing. I will say this, when I whiten my teeth, they usually get sensitive. I switched to hydroxyapatite toothpaste for a week prior, during and after whitening and I had ZERO sensitivity.
Carifree tooth gel has both fluoride and hydroxyapatite but it's ridiculously expensive.
In going to hazard a guess that it wouldn’t be stable in toothpaste form, the fluoride might transform the hydroxyapatite into fluorapatite while in the tube, which likely wont bind well to teeth. Worth noting that all All studies on hydroxyapatite I Know of where done with fluoride free formulas. You could follow up with a separate fluoride toothpaste after an hour of using a hydroxyapatite paste I suppose.
The closest you can get is Biomin F which has fluoride, calcium, and phosphate bonded to nano glass. The glass beads release calcium and phosphate which are transformed slowly into hydroxyapatite, the slow reuse of fluoride then transforms it into fluorapatite. Think it also dissolves faster in the presence of acid to protect teeth.
I use both types but you can get dr jen superpaste with both in one
Really interesting! I just recently learned about nano-hydroxyapatite and I have just started using the chew tablets today. I ordered (online) the Boca brand of nano-hydroxyapatite toothpaste. It'll arrive sometime mid-August. Can't find any locally in stores near me! (I'm in NC, USA.) Just so interesting!
You also know that Japan is also high in vitamin K2, which is great for the teeth/bones, too? (it's the natto!)
Subscribed, because the older I get, the more oral health is important to me! Cheers.
Let me know what you think of the Boka tablets!
Had no idea about Japan being high in vitamin K..gotta look into that!
Agreed, oral health is very important:)
@@askahygienist Oops, I misspoke, the tablets brand is GloBoid. But also, it looks like my Boka toothpaste is supposed to arrive today.... 😁 Way earlier than the seller predicted! Yay! 🦷
Good for you, because it's only downhill from here, lol. Enjoy your youth while you have it. nano-hydroxyapatite toothpaste toothpastes are great. My oral health has never been better and been using them for many years. It's motivating actually, knowing that you are actually actively combating tooth decay in a way never done before. It's cool.
Don't shy away from toothpastes which have this nano calcium and fluoride. Because despite what some uneducated debunked nonsense claims about fluoride being bad, topically in toothpastes it is harmless, completely. And it makes hydroxyapatite calcium work better to remineralize teeth, much better. The fluoride ion helps the nano-hydroxyapatite calcium absorb into teeth and stay there. Pro tip, don't rinse or drink water or eat for 30-30 minutes after you brush with those toothpastes, just spit. This gives it a chance to absorb.
Yep, K2 is very effective with D3.
I am currently using the Risewell kids one in the morning, as I am allergic to mint flavorings in oral care products.
At bedtime, I am using citrus Carifree toothpaste gel. It contains both fluoride & hydroxyapatite.
I also use their fluoride rinse with xylitol, that they recommend to use before brushing with the gel.
this was the best video i've seen on this, thank you!
So happy to help! :)
Important to remember the fluoride in our water system also
Yea good point!
Ultimately, test it...and use what works for you. What works for one may not work for another
Great analysis, I am going to share this with everyone I know.
I use risewell floss and toothpaste in the morning and afternoon. Then at night time I use a high strength fluoride before bed.
In theory would hydroxyapatite be better for people suffering from dry mouth from stimulant medications?
I know xylitol can help with saliva stimulation, which happens to be in a lot of hydroxyapatite toothpastes. I don’t think hydroxyapatite itself contributes to it…
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Thank you so much, I really needed this information
Doesn’t Fluorapatite have a lower PH prior to demineralization compared to hydroxyapatite? If that’s the case then I would prefer Fluorapatite because it will be more resistant to enamel erosion from dietary acids and plaque/bacterial acids.
Hmm, where did you find this info? I can’t find at what pH sodium fluoride breaks down. The hydroxyapatite in our enamel breaks down at 5.5 pH.
Thanks. It was really useful 👍
nice concise informative video.
Very informative video! 2 questions for you! 1)Between Micro Hydroxyapatite and Nano, which is safer? I heard Micro is safer cause nano can get into your bloodstream and into your brain cause it's so small and lead to problems down the road. 2) what camera are you using to shoot the videos?! it's great quality! Thanks again!
Glad to help! 1) my understanding is yes generally nano particles are dangerous when it comes to foreign substances. Hydroxyapatite is a substance that our own body has/produces, so a nano particle of that is not harmful according to current info. Nano plastics are a different story. 2) I use a canon m50! If you head over to my Instagram @askahygienist and message me I can send you a direct link!
There is a great brand of hydroxyapetite toothpaste called FYGG, it is sold through their website.
Thanks, I’ve heard of it; reached out to them for some more info! Will be trying it soon
Hello. Is fluoride treatment at the dentist safe ? And how long does it effectively protect your teet ? Thanks.
I don’t use fluoride and don’t push it on patients. Studies coming out about how it has harmful effects on systemic health. Technically yes it can protect against cavities; in-office treatment is a higher dose that can last as long as the fluoride is on the teeth. It’s a sticky varnish that stays on teeth until you brush it off. But there are other, safer ways to prevent cavities IMO.
My main concern is how coarse a toothpaste is. I have used arms and hammer for a few years and my gums would often get scrapped and get irritated. That led me to believe that it was scrapping away my enamel, too. So, I switched back to regular Colgate toothpaste, and I've had no problems with my gums, no irritation or anything. Also, the arms and hammers burnt my lips and tongue. Couldn't taste food that well.
That is strange. Technically arm and hammer baking soda toothpaste is actually on the low end of abrasiveness compared to other toothpastes.. glad you found something that works for you!
Thank you for this info!
as you stated, in the beginning, you're going to talk about the pros and cons of both, but I missing the cons of hydroxyapatite in the video, so I thought I'd shortcut to the comments and ask
Haha I think I might have gotten carried away with the pros I may not have touched on cons very much. I would say in America it’s not well-researched so there’s some uncertainty about safety of particle size. Lot of debate around nano particles specifically. Also lots of brands coming out with HA toothpaste, percentage/concentration also matters to see results.
my left teeth bleeds sometime and my teeth also has some yellow stain . What toothpaste should i use
Are the two mutually exclusive? Could you not have a toothpaste with both fluoride and hydroxyapatite?
There are several brands actually that include both! Good thought :)
David’s sells Hydroxyapatite toothpaste too
Thanks for the informative video! Could you also share about teeth mousse by GC?
Haven’t heard of it til recently, but I read the ingredients and some of them don’t sound too great to put in your mouth. I do like the idea of bioavailable calcium and phosphate..
You didn't mention the damages that fluoride has done to teeth. Will hydroxyapatite do the same? also I was looking into hydroxyapatite as a teeth whitener will it whiten teeth? thanks!
There are no known damages that hydroxyapatite could cause to teeth. Unlike fluoride, it’s a substance already found in our teeth. You could think of fluoride as a medication and hydroxyapatite as a supplement/vitamin. Medications can help a problem, but with a slew of potential side effects. Supplements are taken to support what our bodies naturally have/need to function.
I wouldn’t exactly say hydroxyapatite whitens teeth. It can make enamel smoother and collect less stain, which will give the appearance of lighter teeth potentially, but if your teeth are naturally more yellow, hydroxyapatite won’t change the natural color.
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Hydroxyapatite is the same with Calcium Hidroxyapatite - capsules?
I would think ingesting it would have a different effect than topical.
Which is better? Stannous fluoride period.
As someone with TWO tongue piercings (venom/paired verticals), I’m really glad I love dental hygiene
Dr. Squatch also has toothpaste with hydroxyapatite.
Yes, looks like there are several emerging brands now!
What about NOBS?
I didn’t use NOBS long enough to assess results, but as far as taste and texture, they’re good!
could you do a video of testing mouthwash ph of smaller brands? (like kids mouthwashes, or “natural” brand mouthwashes)
Great idea! I’ll add it to the queue
Can you suggest some good remineralizing toothpastes or can these be used too? Do remineralizing toothpastes even work??
Sorry just seeing this now! Yea hydroxyapatite toothpaste is supposed to help remineralize. I’ve also heard good things about (haven’t tried myself yet) Biomin and MI paste. Calcium and phosphate is what you should be looking for in your toothpaste to help with remineralization.
Omg I would love if you did a review of Ojook toothpaste! Don’t really see any reviews on TH-cam and I would love to hear your opinion (:
Haven’t heard of it, I’ll check it out, add to the list!
Dr. Jen toothpaste uses hydroxyapatite, it's really good, and Tom's of Maine does as well, the rapid sensitive teeth relief formula. And I think there are many others. Now. My question is, is there any advantage to using both fluoride and hydroxyapatite together? And are there any toothpastes on the market that combine the two? Thanks.
There are a few that combine the two. I know Ollie brand has a toothpaste like that. I personally don’t care for fluoride, I feel like we have enough in our water where I’m at. Since hydroxyapatite achieves the same thing fluoride does, I don’t really see a need to do both. At the end of the day it’s up to you :)
Dr Jen superpaste has both in one
Why not both?
Do you know when you'll be able to give us an update on the boka toothpaste? I'm v curious to know what you think. I'd also be interested to hear if you try out a toothpaste with both fluoride and hydroxyapatite like the curaprox toothpaste someone else mentioned. Do you have any thoughts about the potential benefits of using a combo, or using both a fluoride and hydroxyapatite toothpaste at different times of day?
Great question about fluoride/hydroxyapatite combo! I'm still testing out the HA toothpaste and don't want to introduce a new product to mess with results. I will provide an update in the coming weeks! I'll look into FL/HA combo toothpaste more, looks like it may be my next experiment!
I use Sensodyne Repair and Protect, with Novamin and it's awesome. It has both and here's the thing, both are better than either one is alone, proven and the chemistry is super easy to understand. The fluoride ion, helps calcium bind to/absorb into teeth and the lab tests prove teeth are much harder when drilled. And that toothpaste is THE cheapest you will find contain both, about $5 a tube vs. stuff like Apadard, Boca, or X-Pure at over $20 a tube. And it's available anywhere, Walmart, your local Pharmacy and grocery stores.
Is it available without mint/menthol? I am allergic, so very hard to find toothpastes without in a regular store.
@@maricarol85 yep, Boka has some non-mint flavors including coconut ginger, lemon lavender, and orange cream (their kids' toothpaste; I use it and actually quite like it). Tbh you could probably look into any kids' toothpastes and find non-mint flavors.
I just checked all their flavors again a little while ago, and they all contain menthol and/or mango, both of which I'm also allergic to. 🙄
ADA knows about this they just choose not to advertise it
I tried so many different toothpastes and they never helped, and my teeth just got worse and worse.
Just bought Apagard toothpaste a month ago, and I'm NEVER going back.
Hi 👋 I notice my front teeth look transparent around edges of tooth…..can remineralising Toothpaste make it look thinker again? Or is it gone forever? 🦷
That’s what I’m doing my experiment on. Personally I’m starting to see a slight difference in my enamel getting less translucent.
@@askahygienist oh yea? How long have you been doing it??
@@askahygienist love your content, my front teeth is becoming transparent and i am clueless on how to fix the issue, what exactly did you do? And how long it take you to notice a difference ? Help i am desperate 😭
@@emq5869 I'm sorry, I know it can be overwhelming! although i've been using HA toothpaste for a while and am noticing less staining as my enamel is smoother, I am still seeing that the overall appearance of my enamel is still translucent. I also feel pretty helpless because I'm really not sure why that is. Potentially silent reflux is contributing to slow acid erosion, or a long history of whitening teeth causing them to become more transparent, or simply genetics, or some combination of those...I'm not 100% sure :(( I keep circling back to it, I'll definitely post a video on it if/when I figure it out!
@@askahygienist i am sorry to hear about that, i am trying to simply keep my mouth clean for now, i heard barbra’s O’Neill saying it can heal if taken care of properly, rinsing after food and flossing keeping the mouth clean over all, 3rd day of oil pulling as well i will definitely make a visit to the dentist soon though its very annoying 😭
Fluoride ? We use it for cutting cement blocks
Whaaat?? I’ve never heard of this, tell me more!
Do we know the RDA values on any of the hydroxyapatite toothpastes?
So far I know Wellnesse brand HA toothpaste has RDA value of 119
Hi! Love your channel! Anyway you could link some Japan research so I can help convince my husband?!🤪
Ooh i will look into it! Nothing like some Japanese research to convince a husband lol!
@@askahygienist haha seriously!🤪 Thank you so much!!❤️
Will thus remineralize tooth the I just got that boka one on Amazon
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That’s the goal..
Could i use an hydroxyapatite toothepaste, then rinse with a flouride rinse?
Is that something your dentist recommended or are you asking me? I actually don’t recommend mouthwash use. Studies show its related to high blood pressure. It disrupts good bacteria that regulate BP.
@@askahygienist Hi, thanks for replying!
I was just curious with the idea of remineralizing (with hydroxyapatite) then putting a protective coat (flouride) shortly after before bed for my night routine
I haven't asked my dentist and I'm kinda afraid to since hydroxyapatite is so controversial
@@dgenerato6000 Yeah, I personally wouldn't worry about using a fluoride mouthwash if you brush with hydroxyapatite toothpaste AND floss between your teeth :) But, you certainly can, there's no contraindication to using both ingredients together.
@@askahygienist awesome!
I'll probably just do flouride in the morning, then hydroxyapatite at night.
I'm tied between Boka and some Japanese brand called Appogaurd.
I've heard good things about both but if you have an opinion, I'd love to hear it!
Thanks for replying again
@@dgenerato6000 I've heard good things about Apaguard as well; however I haven't tried it personally! It's on my list, I will have to check it out and get back to you.
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Hi I know I'm late but just had an dental exam done and tbh not looking so good and gonna get a tooth pulled out.... As you might have guessed my teeth aren't all that well and probably has weakened enamel and so my question is would hydroxyapatite be better for me?
I would start with making sure your home care routine and technique are good; brushing and flossing daily (I have videos on my channel how to do it correctly). If you don’t have this down, it won’t really matter what kind of toothpaste you use. Otherwise, whichever toothpaste you choose to use, after brushing and rinsing, you can go back and apply some on your teeth to keep overnight.
I recommend a Braun Electric toothbrush they are insanely good. Don't buy the cheapest since they are a bit slow but their mid to top models are really fast and cleans so nicely. If it have the 30 second timer thing it usually is a faster model. It means it buzzes every 30 seconds and gives a few buzzes when 2 minutes is done. Your teeth will feel like glass and I never had any cavities since I bought mine many years ago. I only brushed before bedtime as well to get less fluoride exposure and my dentist said my teeth were great. I did however brush for 4 minutes at the evening to make sure I got my teeth really clean.
Now I switched to fluoride free toothpaste so will see how that goes but definitely want to clean my system from all toxins I possibly can. I ordered Biomeds Hydroxiapatite toothpaste now so hopefully that does the trick.
So i’ve been putting a drop of nano hydroxyapatite on the top half and a drop of fluoride toothpaste on the bottom of my tooth brush…kinda fusing the two. Is that still effective? I mean im just mixing both basically.
So yeah you are getting both in that way. In terms of being effective, I really can’t say haha I’m reading so much about fluoride these days as well as different kinds of hydroxyapatite molecules in terms of efficacy…
Where ur getting nhap in liquid form
Very informative. And you're pretty. btw
Hello! Can you help? Is Biorepair good toothpaste?
Hi! Haven’t tried it. I did read ingredients and it’s something I personally would be ok with using!
@@askahygienist thank you !)
Let me know what tee you use so I can buy it during winter months
What tee i use?
What does MI Paste do? Is it similar?
hmm, good question. MI paste is also made of calcium and phosphate, but different form than hydroxyapatite toothpaste... not sure how different results would be, I'll continue researching and see if any studies are available.
@@askahygienist thank you. I believe they state it actually rebuilds enamel not just remineralizes, so I'm curious.
@@glassgoddess8646 ohhh, as in if you have a chunk missing it’ll regrow??
@@askahygienist No, that would be amazing. Just that it rebuilds the teeth you have. I just wonder how well & if it does what it says. It boast something called recaldent.
@@glassgoddess8646 oh yes I’ve heard of recaldent. Yes similar to hydroxyapatite. I think the word “rebuild” here is interchangeable with remineralize. It has the same claims as hydroxyapatite toothpaste in that it strengthens and smooths imperfections in existing enamel. Like think of a cut on your finger; it would heal the cut but couldn’t regrow an entire finger. I’m not sure of the extent of the difference in results..
So, does anyone know how nano hydroxyapatite is made and from what?
Clam shells, chicken egg shells, cuttlefish bone 😳 although the cuttlefish source has proved to have poor integration. Created by sintering, or pressing powder together at high heat…
@@askahygienist As long it’s not coming from human bones…
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is it true that a toothpaste has to have at least 10% of hydroxyapatite to work?
I haven’t heard of a specific percentage, I’ll have to look into it
Would love to see an update! P
coming up next week!
Look up negative effects of Hydroxyapatite it can be just as toxic if not more than Fluoride with the Nano versions. Also if you read reviews for the Boka version almost all negative reviews are the same saying it makes teeth extra sensitive....all I am saying is do your research!
I didn’t find any substantial research stating it’s toxic..could you share an article where you read it’s toxic? There have been studies, the closest thing I found to toxicity was when rats were doused with very high amounts internally, it was harmful to organs. The shape of nanoparticles matters as well, but as used in toothpaste I didn’t find anything yet 🤷♀️
The good reviews for Boka were the reasons why I bought it 😬
@@askahygienist We are not ingesting here, if we do not swallow, then there is the matter of transfer into tissues and aqueous environments.
Flouride is poison
Pretty much 😔
The more i read the comments the more i don’t like ; people just want to lead you to buy some expensive toothpaste. Same trick: short magic story and give out expensive toothpaste name
Hydroxyapatite is a more expensive ingredient than fluoride (go figure) so yes the toothpaste is pricier. I’ve actually moved on to different brands; currently using Dr. Jen’s and really like it.
Does burt's bees have hydroxyapatite toothpaste? At least it's fluoride free
Haven’t heard of that!
wouldnt a good way to get the best of both worlds be to use a hydroxyapatite toothpaste and then use a fluoride mouthwash?
You can certainly do that if you’d like
Mouthwash won't have a high concentration of fluoride
In india hydroxyappetite toothpaste costs 2$ .
What brand is it? Or I guess do you know if it’s micro or nano hydroxyapatite or what percentage of hydroxyapatite it is? That’s a great deal!
So after 2 weeks what do you think of it? Any key takeaways ?
So far I am seeing a little less staining around the corners of my teeth where I have the most rough enamel! I feel like it’s working. I’ll keep everyone posted as I keep using it.
Dang. Leave the dentistry…how about your skinroutine. Your face is smooth as silk.
Ehh I didn’t even know this stuff existed…
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If you listen closely, I never say fluoride is good ;) it does achieve certain things but I even mention in the video that it can be toxic.
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Thank you for the information, I read some of the research (google scholar and other free sources). it seems to be legit.
IK this has nothing to do with the subject, but I am really curious if you're familiar with MBTI(personality type), are you an INTJ?
I have no idea about the MBTI personality thing lol. Curious about it. I know my Enneagram type though!
Dental hygiene is so underrated. I love you video and energy. Keep them coming
agreed, and thank you! :)
I went fluoride free and started using Apagard toothpaste in early 2017. The tooth sensitivity that I'd had for years, was gone within a week. I've had zero dental problems since then. Added benefit, it makes your teeth really shiny. I'll never go back.
Same here
Are you using the apagard m plus (black box) or the apagard premio (gold box)?
Where do you buy Apaguard?
@@tabithah2161 just bought mine from amazon here in Canada
Is it really $16 a tube ?
They can’t be equally as good. I’ve used fluoride toothpaste my whole life and still got cavities, and I don’t have saliva issues. Just got some Boka, and it healed my entire mouth of all pain and sensitivity in a week. I am going to try alternating the two to see if I get more benefits, but hydroxyapatite is by far superior! I know $13 is ridiculous for toothpaste, but, it’s a bargain if it prevents tooth decay & pain.
Try $20 for some other brands like this. lol. Even $25 too. If you want a cheap version of this that's half that price or less, Sensodyne "Repair and Protect", $5-$6. It has Novamin, which is an even more advanced patented version of hydroxyapatite calcium and fluoride. It has other things like silica etc. that are good for teeth. Clinically proven to harden/remineralize teeth. I even saw the proof on video, here on TH-cam once. Harder to drill into extracted teeth treated with it, than without it. So, if you resent paying $13 give it a look. And you can get it, anywhere. Walmart etc. Any pharmacy or grocery store.
How you like it now? Is it helping to mineralized
So since fluoride is toxic especially at high concentration, over the counter fluoride toothpastes have a very small amount, often not enough to actually help with decay. In a lab setting, HA and Fl at same concentration work similarly.
i used boka for a year and still got cavities. i don't think its superior at all.
@@Blue_SeaSmokeboka uses 2% nHAP, while it’s recommended to use 5-10% for best effect. Bentist made a video on this explaining how nHAP is actually quite expensive to make so some of these companies use VERY small amounts and label it as a nHAP toothpaste. In reality, you’ll be spending a good amount of money for true nHAP toothpaste. I recently bought Apagard Royal (which I paid nearly $40 USD, but will last you MONTHS)
Just used the boka toothpaste for the first time, I purchased it off Amazon a couple days ago. My reason for using may be a little tin foil hat, but I truly believe… actually no, I KNOW fluoride is a neurotoxin. After reading a Harvard study with fluoride and rats, and the Russian water supply fluoride and IQ correlation article just gave me the creeps.
This stuff feels pretty good, and after hearing (in this video) that this is the Japanese standard toothpaste, I feel a little cool/advanced now, so I think that’s an automatic W 😂 everything cool comes out of Japan, don’t lie. Very informative video. I hope more people understand what fluoride is and how it blocks your pineal glands in the future, how the govt puts it and similar chemicals in our water/food to make us more easily controllable. For now, I’ll keep spreading my message (and brushing my teeth haha).
Fluoride in toothpaste is NOT going to affect you negatively whatsoever, period. There's justr not enough of it there, nor does any appreciable amount get absorbed through your mouth tissue either. I get people taking issue with ingesting it and it's added to many municipal water supplies, that's been a debate for a long time. And the amounts we're talking about there, are more significant. Not in the toothpaste though and the fluoride ion, helps this nano calcium absorb into teeth and remineralize them much better than Calcium alone.
And no, that's B.S. it does not block or calcify the pineal gland, lol. If it did that, you would not be able to sleep. Do you know the function of the pineal gland?! It's not a stupid "third eye" or any nonsense some health guru snake oil salesman made up. It's literally where melatonin is produced. Y'know, that thing that helps you sleep? If your pineal gland were "blocked" or calcified like the stupid anti-fluoride camp LOVE to falsely claim, you would have perpetual insomnia. Everyone would, in fact and they are not (cause it's B.S). So no, stop believing dumb debunked old B.S., lol.
@@MrBilld75 use your own intuition and put some pieces together and maybe one day you can think for yourself.
@@socialmediaaccount4206 Maybe stop being so gullible and drawing lines where there are none and believing dumb debunked tinfoil hat conspiracy theories. lol. I think for myself just fine and am educated on the matter, more than you are. And no, you're just flat out wrong. The fact you even brought up that dumb pineal glad nonsense, proves just how effective the brainwashing was on you. Science doesn't support your B.S., period. Calcium calcifies the pineal gland, not fluoride. Where this B.S. comes from is that fluoride has a high affinity to this mineral. Wherever you find calcium accumulations in the body, you can find fluoride bound to it. There's your "real" science lesson for the day.
fluoride is toxic, but its cheap and it works. we need to make a new standard thats nontoxic, nha is a perfect example. its annoying how i never see nha toothpastes in stores at all, i saw a brand called boka once in target a couple years ago, and that suddenly became online only like all the rest. most people aren't gonna be aware of this fluoride alternative because its so difficult to find compared to most cheap conventional toothpastes that are found on the shelves of nearly every store
Good point! A lot of people shop online these days but yeah, general hygiene products I feel are still typically bought at the grocery store…
Just brushed my teeth with N-HAP toothpaste and now I'm watching this video about it.
great explanation
Very cool! What made you want to try HA toothpaste?
Iv been using the brand pearlie white for months and noticed my teeth actually becoming whiter. I typically brush and then 30 minutes later using a fluoride mouthwash 2x a day. I just wanna cover both bases.
There is regular and nano hydroxyapatite. So results may vary.
I have tried both Risewell and Boka, but was no impressed by either. There are many other brands, such as Wellnesse, but did not care for them, either. I finally found a hydroxyapatite toothpaste I like made by Dr. Wolff called Bioniq, based in Germany but delivers to various areas of the world. I highly recommend the Bioniq Gums+ version by Dr. Wolff -- helps with dry mouth issues.
Thanks, I believe someone else mentioned it, too! I have it on my list to try
Hi, I’d love to get your opinion on Sensodyne Novamin and Biomin F. With your expertise, what do you make of the studies regarding these products?
Any specific studies you are referring to? I haven’t personally used either but I know the main difference is biomin F contains fluoride and Novamin does not…
Been using Apagard brand from Japan (its easier for me living in South East Asian) for one year since someone told me its non-flouride product. No complaints here it works well.
I would say Japan is more advanced considering they make Toyota Highlanders that can get up to 400,000 miles or more and Lexus vehicles do the same.
Should try David's toothpaste and if you're able to leave a review I've used it and I like it. It has tons of solid reviews as well
It’s just called “David’s Toothpaste”?
Yes I just got David's on Amazon as well as one for my toddler called Kinder Karex 😄
I have stopped using anything with flouride and Don't ever drink tap water, since it too has flouride and many other chemicals and pharmaceutical drugs in it. After doing some research on flouride and I understand it is a byproduct from pesticides and harmful to the body. Has anyone else had a chance to do research on flouride??
Wow I never saw this comment! Sorry for the late reply. Here’s some research. www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6309358/#:~:text=%5B12%5D%20Only%2050%25%20of,an%20earlier%20onset%20of%20puberty.
I've tried lots of hydroxyapatite toothpaste over the years, so far my favorite one is Bioniq by Dr. Wolff. It has 20% hydroxapatite, as well as lactoferrin and hyaluronic acid in it and none of the other "common bad stuff". It comes from Germany, I get it on Amazon.
Never heard of it! I’ll have to try it out as well, thanks.
what about a mix of both? morning one evening an other?
You certainly could! I personally don’t use fluoride products.
Be aware: many comments below this video are trying to sale expensive toothpaste.
That's so cool, Im a pre-dental student and learning this is very interesting to me, thank you! Im going to try HA toothpaste as well :D
My Dentist swears by the stuff and loves that I use it and my dental health is better than ever. I use a combo of fluoride and HA in Sensodyne repair and protect, with Novamin. Novamin is the patented brand name formula for this mix and lab tests prove teeth treated with it are harder than any other.
@@MrBilld75 I think Novamin is a little different from N-HA.
@@komfykoala6083 Novamin is slightly different, yes. It includes additional things like Silica, as well as hydroxyapatite calcium and fluoride.
Here in Thailand we have Dentiste toothpaste with nanohydroxyappatite and xylitol and at a reasonable price.
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I had a root canal on one molar about 10yrs ago and frequently get pain even though floss shows no bleeding or food residue. Tried oil pulling, Therabreath, Redmonds, Silver, Fluoride rinses and nothing was affective. Boka Restore Mouthwash tablets and Toothpaste helped immediately within a couple days and I've had not had pain for a month now. I did purchase Bioniq Plus Biomimetic Toothpaste with 20 Percent Hydroxyapatite though since watching some video stating the % in Boka is not enough.
I was reading reviews and someone said they got cavities because of using the boka one you didn’t have an issues with cavities
No wonder dentists dont talk about this. They want to keep drilling everyones teeth!