There has been a lot of talk about fluoride recently. Some very smart people are voicing concern about fluoride in both drinking water and toothpaste. As far as the latter is concerned, a fluoride alternative is hydroxyapatite. A number of remineralizing toothpaste products include it as an ingredient.
Regular Ecofam customers know that our toothpaste comes in tablet form. Our toothpaste tablets are fluoride-free and contain nano-hydroxyapatite instead. As such, they can be considered re-mineralizing oral care products.
The Basics of Remineralizing Toothpaste
A remineralizing toothpaste is a specialized dental care product. It is formulated to support the natural process of tooth enamel repair. This is what makes it different from standard toothpaste.
A standard toothpaste is designed to clean teeth and prevent plaque buildup. There are not any ingredients that help replace the essential minerals lost by way of wear and tear. That is where remineralizing toothpaste comes in. It contains essential minerals that make direct contact with tooth enamel.
Direct contact encourages the natural remineralization process. It also helps repair microscopic damage occurring in enamel as a result of demineralization. It is all made possible by a toothpaste product that adheres to tooth surfaces and interacts with saliva.
The Advantages of Using Remineralizing Toothpaste
Remineralizing toothpaste products have their advantages. Those advantages are rooted in the fact that we put our teeth through a lot. From the foods we eat to the drinks we consume to the oral care products we utilize our teeth need to withstand a lot of stress.
A dentist might recommend a remineralizing toothpaste as a strategy for:
● Repairing acid-weakened tooth enamel
● Protecting teeth from further acid erosion
● Strengthening tooth enamel
● Preventing cavities
● Whitening teeth
● Preventing bacterial growth
A remineralizing product is especially helpful for people in the early stages of demineralization. People with sensitive teeth or an unusually high risk for cavities should do well with a remineralizing toothpaste product.
Common Remineralizing Ingredients
There are a lot of remineralizing toothpaste products on the market. They tend to rely on four key ingredients: calcium, phosphate, fluoride, and nano hydroxyapatite. As you probably know, our toothpaste tablets are fluoride-free. The two ingredients we include for remineralization are nano hydroxyapatite and xylitol.
Nano hydroxyapatite naturally whitens the teeth and promotes enamel remineralization. Meanwhile, xylitol neutralizes oral acids. In so doing, it helps reduce the risk of enamel erosion. The combination of both ingredients helps strengthen the teeth.
A selection of additional natural ingredients makes our toothpaste tablets a great weapon against demineralization and other oral health problems. We invite you to take a look at the ingredients and do your own research. We are confident you will be pleased by what you learn.
Good Oral Health Is Essential
By now you might be wondering why all this matters. After all, past generations didn't trouble themselves with things like remineralization and fluoride content. But the truth is that good oral health was as essential back then as it is today.
When our parents and grandparents were young, they maintained good oral health using the products they had available to them. But just remember that we have learned a lot more about oral health over the last decade or so. And as we have learned, we have developed better products.
If you are concerned about demineralization and its impact on your oral health, consider using a remineralizing toothpaste product. EcoFam toothpaste tablets are an excellent option. You get natural ingredients designed to promote remineralization. As an added bonus, you get a product that cleans your teeth while simultaneously being more eco-friendly. You can't beat that.
