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Fluoride is famous for its ability to protect teeth from decay by making them more resistant to acid and putting lost minerals back into teeth. While fluoride does work — and contrary to some current rhetoric , is only toxic to humans at very high levels — some people may want to explore fluoride alternatives for sensitive teeth . In that case, your best bet is a toothpaste containing nano-hydroxyapatite (n-Ha), which is the active ingredient in Boka toothpaste , now available at Target.
Nano-hydroxyapatite is a form of calcium that helps remineralize tooth enamel, keep breath fresh and whiten teeth, according to the brand. The Ela Mint flavor combines mint, green tea, and cardamom with a peroxide-free and fluoride-free approach. It’s worth noting that current research is very limited and we don’t yet know exactly how n-HA compares to fluoride in terms of effectiveness.
That being said, dentists have previously recommended n-HA as an active ingredient in toothpaste to HuffPost, and reviewers of this option from Boka are big fans. “Boka has been a favorite toothpaste for years at our home,” one reviewer wrote. “So glad to have another place to purchase! I hope they start offering every flavor and different sizes of tubes.
” Another added, “Love this flavor! It’s a much more gentle mint flavor than others in store. Love that they use nano-hydroxyapatite!” Long story short: If you’re looking for an alternative to traditional toothpaste that may be better for sensitive teeth, it doesn’t get much better than Boka, which you can now pick up at Target. Happy brushing! Related From Our Partner.
