Best remineralising toothpaste for enamel has calcium, phosphate and fluoride
The best remineralising toothpaste for enamel has calcium, phosphate and fluoride in a bio-available form to assist the natural remineralisation process. BioMin F contains these minerals. It works to rapidly form enamel (fluorapatite) which helps arrest and repair early decay, makes the tooth stronger and more acid resistant by forming a protective armour coating. (BioMin C is the fluoride free variant)
Teeth are continually in a flux of loosing and gaining tooth minerals (apatite). Over an extended period, if the loss of minerals is greater than that gained then signs of demineralisation can occur such as white spots or increased staining. If left unchecked will ultimately lead to cavitation and possibly the loss of a tooth.
BioMin F remineralising toothpaste is clinically shown to boost enamel remineralisation rates
For remineralisation to optimally occur three minerals: calcium, phosphate and fluoride are required to be available for prolonged periods.
Professor Garcia-Godoy JADA 2008;139(5 suppl):25S-34S
Most toothpastes, do not contain calcium and phosphate and the fluoride they do contain rapidly declines
Prof Ten Cate. ten Cate, J. M. (1997), European Journal of Oral Sciences, 105: 461–465
Regular toothpastes has a slow remineralisation rate!
With normal toothpastes the ingredients are rapidly washed away by saliva. BioMin F remineralising toothpaste is the world’s first toothpaste that can control the release of calcium, phosphate and fluoride for prolonged periods [up to 6X longer than adult toothpaste], promoting faster, market leading remineralisation rates. BioMin C is a fluoride free variant.
Losing enamel (demineralisation)
The tooth’s enamel is the hardest substance in the human body, 96% of it is made up of the crystalline form of calcium and phosphate. When the pH on the tooth’s surface becomes acidic and drops below 5.5 the enamel slowly begins to dissolve, and the tooth begins to slowly erode. Remineralisation is the natural repair process of the tooth.
How does the tooth’s surface become acidic?
The tooth’s surface becomes acidic directly and indirectly because of the food we eat and drink.
Bacteria called Streptococcus mutans are the main causes of decay, they live in the plaque on the tooth’s surface. They feed on sugars we consume and as a bi-product output acid on to the tooth’s surface which slowly dissolves the enamel.
Surprising many foods we consume are also sufficiently acidic to cause our teeth to demineralise (decay). It’s not just soda’s that are doing damage, though they are at the extreme end with cola’s being some of the worst offenders. (Cola experiment.) It’s quite surprising how many foods are acidic. (See acidity chart – mobiles)
Natural enamel repair (remineralisation)
Teeth go through a natural repair process called remineralisation, in this process apatite (tooth material – crystalline calcium and phosphate) is taken out of saliva and deposited back on to the enamel, helping repair early decay.
Enamel remineralisation is naturally a very slow process.
The road to recovery can be very slow. White spot lesions an early sign of demineralisation was studied over a 6-year period, with only 32% naturally returning to sound enamel. JADA 2008;139(5 suppl):25S-34S
Preventing enamel loss / demineralisation.
Bacteria in plaque is the main cause of tooth decay (demineralisation). Removing plaque through good dental care, including brushing and a visit to the dentist helps keep the demineralisation / remineralisation rate in balance.
How to boost remineralisation rates and repair enamel – naturally.
To boost the remineralisation process and repair enamel good diet and good dental care is essential.
Remineralisation commences once the pH on the enamel goes above 5.5. Avoiding acidic foods helps keep the teeth in a “remineralisation phase”. During this phase calcium and phosphate are re-deposited on the enamel.
Healthy eating and avoiding processed sugars are also important. Bacteria in dental plaque convert sugars into acids, removing the bacteria’s food supply removes its ability to create enamel destroying acids.
Diet can also help make available the building blocks of teeth available. Low salivary calcium and phosphate levels limit the remineralisation process. Foods rich in these minerals such as milk and cheese[1] can increase their availability in the saliva and aid the remineralisation process.
[1] http://www.nutritionaustralia.org/national/resource/dental-health
The 3 essential ingredients for enamel remineralisation are uniquely in BioMin F remineralising toothpaste
Award-winning BioMin F remineralising toothpaste contains the 3 essential ingredients for remineralisation. It has a unique slow release mechanism which makes these ingredients available for up to 6X longer (12 hours) after brushing. BioMin F has been shown to have a higher remineralisation rate than many leading toothpastes and remineralising agents. (Data on file Queen Mary University London)
Natural enamel repair (remineralisation)
Teeth go through a natural repair process called remineralisation, in this process apatite (tooth material – crystalline calcium and phosphate) is taken out of saliva and deposited back on to the enamel, helping repair early decay.
Preventing enamel loss / demineralisation.
Bacteria in plaque is the main cause of tooth decay (demineralisation). Removing these through good dental care, including brushing and a visit to the dentist helps keep the demineralisation / remineralisation rate in balance.
How to boost remineralisation rates and repair enamel – naturally.
To boost the remineralisation process and repair enamel good diet and good dental care is essential.
Remineralisation commences once the pH on the enamel goes above 5.5. Avoiding acidic foods helps keep the teeth in a “remineralisation phase”. During this phase calcium and phosphate are re-deposited on the enamel.
Healthy eating and avoiding processed sugars are also important. Bacteria in dental plaque convert sugars into acids, removing the bacteria’s food supply removes its ability to create enamel destroying acids.
Diet can also help make available the building blocks of teeth available. Low salivary calcium and phosphate levels limit the remineralisation process. Foods rich in these minerals such as milk and cheese[1] can increase their availability in the saliva and aid the remineralisation process.
[1] http://www.nutritionaustralia.org/national/resource/dental-health
The 3 essential ingredients for enamel remineralisation are uniquely in BioMin F toothpaste
Award-winning BioMin F remineralising toothpaste contains the 3 essential ingredients for remineralisation. It has a unique slow release mechanism which makes these ingredients available for up to 6X longer (12 hours) after brushing. BioMin F has been shown to have a higher remineralisation rate than many leading toothpastes. (Data on file Queen Mary University London)
Fluoride or not fluoride?
Fluoride helps drive the remineralisation process, fluoride also helps harden the enamel and make it more resistant to acid attacks.
BioMin C fluoride free enamel remineralisation toothpaste.
For those not wanting fluoride, there is BioMin C a high-performance fluoride free remineralising toothpaste. Its slow release mechanism helps it deliver faster remineralisation rates than most ‘regular’ fluoridated toothpastes, but without the fluoride. This is a significant breakthrough.
BioMin F and BioMin C
The choice is yours, fluoridated (F) and fluoride free (C), now you can significantly increase the rate of remineralisation/repair of your enamel, and it’s as simple as changing your brand of toothpaste. BioMin F now has a kids strawberry variant. Why should kids miss out?
