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submitted 17 hours ago by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

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[–] [email protected] 4 points 17 hours ago (11 children)

The question is: does it make sense to buy toothpaste with fluoride then or can I buy one without? Just because my kids don't like the peppermint ones and other flavours are most of the times without fluoride

[–] [email protected] 1 points 14 hours ago (1 children)

For other toothpaste that still strengthens enamel, there is toothpaste with hydroxyapatite (which can be ingested, at least that specific ingredient). Though it is probably more expensive.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 10 hours ago (1 children)

Unfortunately hydroxyapatite is not approved for dental use in the United States of America.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 10 hours ago* (last edited 10 hours ago)

I mean you can buy it here in a normal store. So I'm not sure if you mean a dentist can't use/provide it, or if you're thinking about the nano forms of it.

Edit, just saw this:

the FDA regulates dental products like toothpaste as cosmetics rather than therapeutic agents for cavity prevention

Interestingly, many ingredients used in dental care, including fluoride, are employed off-label. This means they are used in ways not officially approved by the FDA but are still considered effective based on scientific evidence and clinical practice

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