So, let’s start with the burning question: What exactly is hydroxyapatite, and why is it in toothpaste? Hydroxyapatite (HAp), in its natural form, is a form of calcium that makes up 9… See more

The main draw of hydroxyapatite in toothpaste is that it helps to remineralize (rebuild) tooth structure withoutany known side effects. Tooth decay grows and destroys te… See more

Because your teeth recognize this compound, they absorb and uptake hydroxyapatite down to the root. This is most beneficial when we’re talking about tooth deca… See more

1. It can prevent and heal cavities.
Every time HAp has been pitted against fluoride toothpastes, it either performs equally well or better as a remineralizing agent. It inc… See more

Hydroxyapatite toothpaste was originally developed synthetically using nano-hydroxyapatite particles. Because nano-HAp has been around longer, there’s more research t… See more