Our expert staff answers frequently asked questions in their areas of expertise and defines common terms so you can be a smarter shopper. Read more here. Over the past few years, nano-hydroxyapetite ...

Hydroxyapatite (HAP) toothpaste is a dental product that contains manufactured calcium phosphate. Calcium and phosphate are minerals that form 95% of tooth enamel and 70% of bones. NASA developed HAP ...

“Hydroxyapatite (HAp) is the main component of enamel and one of the most studied biomaterials in the medical and dental field,” Dr. Jonathan B. Levine, the chief dental officer of Lenny Kravitz’s ...

While the debate around fluoride continues, many are considering switching their fluoride toothpastes to alternatives that include the popular ingredient nano-hydroxyapatite. "As ingredient labels ...

For as long as I can remember, I have bought into the gospel of fluoride, believing that my teeth would surely rot out of my head without its protection. So it felt a little bit illicit, recently, ...

For a toothpaste to be accepted by the American Dental Association, it has to contain fluoride. That doesn't stop many consumers from attempting to avoid the ingredient. If you've ever known a hippie ...

Fluoride may have found its match in preventing cavities. New research shows that toothpaste containing hydroxyapatite, one of the main mineral components in teeth, can prevent cavities as effectively ...

We independently review everything we recommend. When you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. Learn more› By Katie Okamoto Katie Okamoto is an editor focusing on sustainability. She’s ...

Nano-hydroxyapatite toothpaste is a fluoride-free alternative. This is who dentists say it's best for. Anna Gragert Senior Editor, Health and Home Anna Gragert (she/her/hers) was previously the ...

As you eat and drink and live your life, your teeth are constantly undergoing demineralization and remineralization. Demineralization is the process by which your teeth lose minerals. The bacteria in ...