non-fluoride toothpaste (nano-hydroxyapatite toothpaste) explained #shorts

Which toothpaste is better: fluoride or nano-hydroxyapatite? When fluoride is used, it interacts with hydroxyapatite (which is what tooth enamel is made of) and it actually forms a MORE decay-resistant material known as fluorapatite. Fluorapatite is MORE resistant since it remains stable until the pH drops to 4.5, whereas hydroxyapatite begins to dissolve at a pH of 5.5. The lower the pH in your mouth, the more acidic it is -- and acidic environments in the mouth are where cavities happen. So, fluoride toothpaste makes teeth more resistant to tooth decay in more acidic environments. By 1 pH level, fluoride is better at preventing the demineralization of teeth and promoting remineralization.

For my cavity-prone patients, I recommend fluoride toothpaste. Nano-hydroxyapatite, although similar in composition to natural tooth enamel, is not approved by the ADA (American Dental Association), nor the FDA (Food and Drug Administration). It seems to have great potential; however, due to the limited research, I am not yet recommending it widely.

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[TeethTalk]

Which toothpaste is better: fluoride or nano-hydroxyapatite? When fluoride is used, it interacts with hydroxyapatite (which is what tooth enamel is made of) and it actually forms a MORE decay-resistant material known as fluorapatite. Fluorapatite is MORE resistant since it remains stable until the pH drops to 4.5, whereas hydroxyapatite begins to dissolve at a pH of 5.5. The lower the pH in your mouth, the more acidic it is -- and acidic environments in the mouth are where cavities happen. So, fluoride toothpaste makes teeth more resistant to tooth decay in more acidic environments. By 1 pH level, fluoride is better at preventing the demineralization of teeth and promoting remineralization.

For my cavity-prone patients, I recommend fluoride toothpaste. Nano-hydroxyapatite, although similar in composition to natural tooth enamel, is not approved by the ADA (American Dental Association), nor the FDA (Food and Drug Administration). It seems to have great potential; however, due to the limited research, I am not yet recommending it widely.


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[greenkitty]

This is really interesting. I've not used fluoride toothpaste in over 25 years and I have no decay or cavities. My diet is very mineral rich with lots of greens and mineral rich superfoods everyday.

[josh-mcfarland]

You are correct that fluoride makes your enamel extra strong, stronger than natural teeth. But you forgot to mention that fluoride has many negative effects. It is bad for your oral microbiome. I think it is a neurotoxin, and bad for your thyroid if I remember right.

[burgersworth]

The American Dental Association? Should the be trusted like the FDA? 🤦‍♂️

[jonathanbain]

And here was i scouting for idiots that think fluoridation is bad in reasonable amounts… thank you for promoting facts. God knows we need more of it these days.

[The_Amazing_Amber]

If this is true then why is a PH test not given in the dentist office? This kind of information seems important before recommending products

[tigre]

I use both because nanohydroxyapatite is so expensive. Fluoride in the am and NHA in the pm.

[simons]

1st thing I thought is she looks like Jenna marbles

[DarthGangsta]

Combine both to create a toothpaste that’s on steroids.

[JonathanMencer]

Did the fluoride make her mouth move like this when she speaks? 🤨

[sharonprice]

Thank you for showing people how to think critically

[commander_cody]

Dr jens toothpaste has both fluoride and nano hydroxy, do you think overall using both would be a better combo?

[ivet]

Hey girl, can you give me an advice? I got IPR between my front teeth 7 months ago but there is a gap that's not closing. What I should do to close the gap?

[gregwun]

Yeah, but isn’t fluoride bad for your health?

[marlenesaddler]

Stop showing off with your pretty smile. Beautiful teeth!!

[DBG]

Nah, keep your toxic flouride. Telling me that the ADA approves something doesn't sell it to me. Plus, you as a dentist dont want is to stop visiting you. 😂

[brianvoit]

How much did you get paid for this video???