How BioMin® F toothpaste restores tooth mineral
Unlike conventional toothpastes that contain soluble fluoride, BioMin® F toothpaste incorporates calcium, fluoride and phosphate ions within the structure of the active ingredient.
When you brush with BioMin® F, the particles adhere to the teeth, where they dissolve slowly over up to 12 hours, releasing these ions where they work in concert with saliva to form fluorapatite.
"Fluorapatite is more stable and ten times more resistant to acid attack than hydroxyapatite"
This slow-release action means that low, but effective, concentrations of fluoride ions achieve greater remineralisation effect than high strength conventional toothpastes, where the soluble fluoride is rinsed away in under two hours.
BioMin® F also contains a high phosphate content, which accelerates both the effectiveness and speed of the remineralisation process. Fluorapatite is more stable and resistant to acid attack than hydroxyapatite, increasing the level of overall protection of the tooth by up to 10 times.
Tests in the labs at Queen Mary University have shown that BioMin® F rapidly starts to develop quantifiable levels of fluorapatite within 45 minutes in artificial saliva, continuing for around 12 hours, and that there can be residual activity for up to 24 hours.
A ‘smart’ effect is also observed: when teeth are under acid attack, following the consumption of a sweet or fizzy drink. BioMin® F bioactive particles dissolve more rapidly at lower pH to restore the equilibrium and kick start the remineralisation process. Studies from around the world have proven that this remineralisation effect penetrates deep into the enamel lesion, thanks to the low, slow release of the fluoride, calcium and phosphate ions and precipitation of fluorapatite.
Dentists and hygienists are noticing the effect too with many also using BioMin® F as part of their every day scaling and whitening treatments to help ease sensitivity.