All articles tagged with #remineralization
Researchers at the University of Nottingham developed a fluoride-free, protein-based gel that coats damaged enamel, guides calcium and phosphate from saliva to form orderly new mineral crystals, potentially repairing eroded enamel, reducing sensitivity, and enabling new dental products with commercialization planned through the startup Mintech-Bio.
Dentists say nano-hydroxyapatite toothpaste can remineralize enamel, relieve sensitivity, and offer a fluoride-free option, but it's not yet proven to replace fluoride across populations; the ADA still recommends fluoride toothpaste and routine dental care, with n-HAp best suited for low- to moderate-risk patients or as an adjunct in some cases; long-term safety data are limited and more research is needed.