For years, I made my own toothpaste with kaolin clay, baking soda, micro-hydroxyapatite, peppermint, clove and coconut oil, and aside from some tooth sensitivity when I had dried fruit it worked well, but I decided to trial toothpaste containing Fluidinova’s nanoXim n-HAp after watching the video below with Dr. Mark Burhenne and reading his article on the SCCS’s ruling on n-HAp:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mUlwb2dbUms
“From the SCCS Final Opinion on nano-Hydroxyapatite, March 2023, page 3:
The SCCS concludes the following:
In view of the above, and taking into account the scientific data provided, does the SCCS consider hydroxyapatite (nano) safe when used in oral cosmetic products according to the maximum concentrations and specifications as reported in the submission, taking into account reasonably foreseeable exposure conditions?Based on the data provided, the SCCS considers hydroxyapatite (nano) safe when used at concentrations up to 10% in toothpaste, and up to 0.465% in mouthwash.
This safety evaluation only applies to the hydroxyapatite (nano) with the following characteristics:
– composed of rod-shaped particles of which at least 95.8% (in particle number) have an aspect ratio less than 3, and the remaining 4.2% have an aspect ratio not exceeding 4.9;
– the particles are not coated or surface modified.”
https://askthedentist.com/is-hydroxyapatite-fda-approved/
In the video below, Dr. Burhenne discusses what percentage of nano-hydroxyapatite should be in toothpaste based on the studies:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wA5vEug7FN4
And below is a study he posted on his website that shows that the therapeutic dose of nano-hydroxyapatite is between 1 and 3% when calculating by volume:
“This is an older study out of China which studied four different concentrations of nano-hydroxyapatite (1%, 5%, 10% and 15% by weight). The 10% and 15% demonstrated efficacy (in other words, worked well) but it’s not clear what kind of nano-Hydroxyapatite was used, including particle size and particle shape, unfortunately. The important thing to understand here is that the concentration of hydroxyapatite was calculated based on weight, not volume, like toothpaste manufacturers do. So, in reality, the therapeutic dose is between 1 and 3% if calculating by volume.”
https://askthedentist.com/hydroxyapatite-studies/
I decided to try the n-HAp toothpaste he developed first. I had to get the kids’ vanilla paste because all the other flavors were sold out, but it’s the same formula as the adults’. I don’t know if it’s because I have the palate of a toddler and it reminds me of cake batter, but I like it! This may be a minor thing, but I also like the packaging it was shipped in. It’s a cushioned envelope made entirely of paper so it’s biodegradable:
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I'm currently finishing up the last of my second tube and would buy it again. My tooth sensitivity was gone within 3 days and my teeth feel so smooth and clean even by the end of the day. It does has a tendency of splattering everywhere, however, smacking the tube on my palm before using it gets rid of air pockets so it doesn’t splatter as much. I also ordered from Amazon some micro bristle toothbrushes like the ones Dr. Burhenne recommends:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BY23V6V9/
I questioned how well the brush would work because it seemed too soft to be effective, but I love it! The bristles are feathery at the tips so they don’t cut up the gums like some brushes do, even extra soft ones, but because they're so compact, they act almost like a squeegee, leaving my teeth squeaky-clean.
I plan on trying Cocoshine toothpast next. It contains roughly the same percentage of nanoXim as the Fygg toothpaste but is $8 more, however, if the consistency is better, it might be worth it if less toothpaste is wasted creating a Jackson Pollock on the bathroom counter and mirror every time I brush:
https://cocofloss.com/products/cocoshine-whitening-toothpaste-lychee-breeze
After that, I plan on trying Dr. Jen and then Elims. They’re advertised as having 10% n-HAp, but I contacted the companies to find out if that’s by weight or volume and never received a response so my guess is it’s by weight and they don’t contain as much n-HAp as the Fygg and Cocoshine:
https://drjennatural.com/products/remineralizing-toothpaste-for-kids
The last company I contacted was RiseWell. I asked specifically about their PRO line because unlime their other line it contains n-HAp, and they did respond but didn't disclose if the concentration of n-HAp is by weight or volume:
https://risewell.com/collections/pro-products
I’ll leave reviews for the other brands after I’ve tried them.