BioMin Hydroxyapatite vs Nano-Hydroxyapatite / Hydroxyapatite toothpaste. What is the difference?

Introduction 

Social media has made 50-year-old technology of nano-hydroxyapatite / hydroxyapatite a buzz word in oral care. Over the past few years, it has been introduced into several fluoride free toothpaste, being a relatively cheap ingredient popularised by social media. Sangi of Japan launched Apagard with hydroxyapatite in the 70s, with many generic companies now producing and selling hydroxyapatite as an ingredient.

Mechanism of Action: How Hydroxyapatite Toothpaste Works

When used in toothpaste, hydroxyapatite particles, which are microscopic in size, adhere to the enamel surface of teeth. During acidic attacks, such as those caused by food or drinks, hydroxyapatite dissolves preferentially over the enamel, thus helping to prevent demineralisation and tooth decay.

However, the effectiveness of hydroxyapatite toothpaste can vary with quality and concentration in addition certain ingredients in the toothpaste may hinder the efficacy, diminishing ts protective capabilities.

BioMin vs. Hydroxyapatite Toothpaste

BioMin toothpaste stands apart by offering a unique approach to remineralisation, supplying the essential building blocks of calcium and phosphate needed for hydroxyapatite formation directly on the enamel surface:

  • BioMin C (fluoride-free)  particles are enriched with calcium and phosphate ions, precipitating hydroxyapatite onto the tooth enamel.
  • BioMin F (with fluoride) contains calcium, phosphate, and fluoride ions. These components combine to form fluorapatite, a mineral that is 10 times more resistant to acid than hydroxyapatite.

A very significant advantage of BioMin is that it works to actively neutralise acids in the mouth.  Helping to further inhibit decay / demineralisation and promote the natural remineralisation process.

Simply adding the ingredient hydroxyapatite to toothpaste does not ensure performance. BioMin’s effectiveness is supported by over 20 clinical studies and thousands of consumer reviews. Developed by Professor Hill from Queen Mary University in London, a leading authority in oral materials science, BioMin is regarded as the preferred choice for oral care.

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