Hydroxyapatite 101

Hydroxyapatite is a mineral that naturally occurs in your teeth and bones. It makes up the vast majority of your teeth's enamel.

Hydroxyapatite is vital when it comes to dental health, playing a key role in remineralization, or the continuous process of repairing and building strong tooth enamel.

For families seeking to limit their exposure to fluoride, oral care products containing hydroxyapatite can reduce the risk of dental decay (Limeback et al., 2021).

Hydroxyapatite toothpaste is seen as an effective alternative to fluoridated toothpaste (O'Hagan-Wong et al., 2022).

While there are varying formulas, toothpaste with hydroxyapatite has many benefits:

• Hydroxyapatite can strengthen enamel and restore teeth to normal, healthy levels
• Hydroxyapatite can promote remineralization, helping with preventing dental caries
• Hydroxyapatite is a suitable alternative for people with allergies to fluoride ingredients
• Hydroxyapatite is less abrasive than fluoride and can help lessen sensitivity

Nano-hydroxyapatite is used in most hydroxyapatite toothpastes. And while it is an effective alternative to fluoride, it is a synthetic ingredient.

Because Happy Tooth uses only natural ingredients, we use a proprietary micro-hydroxyapatite derived naturally from mineral ore. It has been proven to be effective in preventing cavities (Paszynska et al., 2021).

Particle size and shape

The micro-hydroxyapatite found in Happy Tooth toothpaste is about 5 microns, which is small enough to penetrate the teeth, but large enough to make it difficult to absorb into the body.

It’s an irregular coral shape that yields a far greater surface area than traditional micro-hydroxyapatite, allowing it to more effectively bind to the enamel.

Happy Tooth toothpaste was formulated by Dr. Tyler Hanks, a pediatric dentist and father of four.

Made with natural and safe ingredients, it’s just as effective as traditional toothpaste.

Available in four yummy flavors, Happy Tooth toothpaste is a tasty toothpaste for whiter, stronger, and healthier teeth for kids and adults!