Which is better?
Fluoride toothpaste is the gold standard for dental care in the US, but there are some claims that seem reliable that nano-hydroxyapatite is equally as good and may even be better. I switched to a nano-hydroxyapatite toothpaste some months ago, and my teeth “feel” stronger, for whatever that’s worth.
As far as which is better, is cost a factor? I got the following from here:
"So, with all the rave reviews, why aren’t we seeing it used more widely? According to El Gharbi, the reason is the price, explaining that nHAp is ten times more expensive than fluoride, and to ensure effectiveness, it requires a concentration of at least 10 percent, versus 0.22 percent needed for fluoride. "I personally think we will see more nHAp-based toothpastes over time, says El Gharbi. “But for now, the substance’s price makes it difficult to use it more widely in the market,” "
A quick check on Amazon shows that it costs at least twice as much as fluoride toothpaste does, but that may be because not many people are buying it right now, but it clearly has some advantages over fluoride toothpaste.