HEALTH July 19 2023 By DAVID NIELD
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A calcium phosphate mineral found naturally in teeth and bones could be just as effective as fluoride when it comes to protecting against cavities (or caries), potentially giving us a new alternative ingredient for toothpaste.
A new study by scientists from Poznan University of Medical Sciences and the Medical University of Bialystok in Poland suggests a compound called hydroxyapatite could present another option.
The effects of hydroxyapatite are two-fold: it limits the loss of minerals of teeth (demineralization), which leads to cavities, and it boosts the natural repair process of teeth (remineralization).
