Nano-hydroxyapatite: A Complete Guide (2024)

Are you looking to learn about nano-hydroxyapatite? Discover its history, uses, benefits, and more here!

What Is Nano-hydroxyapatite?

Nano-hydroxyapatite is one of the mineral forms that your body uses to build tooth enamel. It is a naturally occurring form of calcium apatite, and it makes up the majority of bone structure in addition to tooth enamel. It also happens to be the hardest material in the human body.

Where Does Nano-hydroxyapatite Come From?

Nano-hydroxyapatite is the mineral that makes up 60-70% of bones and 90% of tooth enamel. It is found in the saliva, where your body uses it to maintain tooth strength. Synthetic nano-hydroxyapatite is biomimetic and can be used by the body to replenish lost enamel minerals and is a key ingredient in CariFree toothpaste.

The History of Nano-hydroxyapatite

NASA first discovered nano-hydroxyapatite in the 1970’s, and not long after, the first toothpaste containing the ingredient was released in Japan. Since that time, there has been growing interest in this material. CariFree has proudly used nanoXIM by FLUIDINOVA in our tooth gels since 2012.

The Safety of Nano-hydroxyapatite

Recently, there has been concern over inexpensive, needle-shaped nano-hydroxyapatite which may penetrate soft tissue, collect in organs and travel throughout the body.

The most current literature indicates the quality, size, and shape used in oral care products matter, with 20 nm average particle size and spherical shape providing the best outcomes. nanoXIM by FLUIDINOVA is now the only nano-hydroxyapatite globally recognized and approved for oral care by the European Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety.

The Benefits of Nano-hydroxyapatite

Because demineralized enamel is soft and susceptible to cavities, finding effective remineralization is imperative for prevention. Nano-hydroxyapatite works by remineralizing—it replaces missing sections of minerals that have dissolved out of enamel by bonding directly to the tooth surfaces.

It’s a form of calcium that your body knows how to use to repair weakened and damaged enamel surfaces.

Nano-hydroxyapatite has been shown to:

• Be as effective as fluoride (source)
• Mimic natural enamel
• Protect against erosion (source)
• Aid in whitening (source)
• Provide relief of sensitivity (source)
• Remineralize enamel (source)
• Show promise for managing the bacteria in our biofilm (source)

Our Nano-hydroxyapatite Products

Gel 1100 Anti-Cavity Toothpaste

This low abrasion tooth gel combines proven anti-cavity benefits including .24% fluoride, nano-hydroxyapatite and our unique, patented pH+ technology to neutralize acids. We proudly use nanoXIM by FLUIDINOVA in our products, the only nano-hydroxyapatite globally recognized and approved for oral care by the European Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety.

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Fluoride Free Gel

If you’re looking to avoid fluoride for yourself or a young child, we have a product for you!

Our Fluoride Free Gel combines nano-hydroxyapatite and our patented pH+ technology to neutralize acids and is the perfect toothpaste replacement to improve overall oral health.

We proudly use nanoXIM by FLUIDINOVA in our products, the only nano-hydroxyapatite globally recognized and approved for oral care by the European Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety.

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