IN Not all fluoride-free toothpastes are created equal.

When choosing a fluoride-free toothpaste, Glim recommends that your dentist make sure the product contains a scientifically proven remineralizing ingredient, such as hydroxyapatite. That's why Glim has developed toothpaste tablets with hydroxyapatite and sea salt to offer a cleaner and more effective fluoride-free toothpaste for patients who want to avoid fluoride.

1. Non-toxic and biocompatible

Hydroxyapatite is the most important mineral that our teeth are made of (70-80% of the mass of tooth enamel and dentin, the layer beneath the enamel). Hydroxyapatite is a naturally occurring organic material in the body and is therefore biocompatible and safer than most other dental products on the market. It does not cause toxicity due to fluoride overdose or inflammation when used for oral care and dental restoration.

2. Scientifically proven alternative to fluoride

HA is a preferred and comparable natural fluoride alternative especially for patients who require a lower fluoride concentration - for example, children, pregnant women, those at high risk for dental fluorosis or those who cannot use fluoride toothpaste due to allergies or hypersensitivity.

3. Relieves sensitive teeth

HA is an effective desensitizing agent that relieves sensitive teeth. The size of the HA particles (between 20-80 nanometers) is significantly smaller than the dentinal tubules that make up the dentin in your teeth. As a biocompatible mineral, HA binds directly to these spaces that cause sensitivity to cold, heat, or touch, effectively blocking these sensations

4. Prevents cavities via remineralization

HA creates a stronger protective layer against caries than fluoride. It directly replaces lost minerals to restore demineralized areas deep within the tooth enamel (incipient caries) and fill microscopic cracks on the enamel surface. It reduces caries lesions on the teeth and improves enamel remineralization

5. Antimicrobial and helps fight gum disease

Several in vitro and in situ studies have provided evidence supporting HA's preventive and curative efficacy in combating periodontal and opportunistic pathogens such as p. gingivalis and candida, thereby reducing the risk of oral soft tissue infections such as gingivitis.

6. Provides stronger, shinier and whiter teeth

HA not only protects against caries, but also restores translucency and shine. It helps remove plaque, and it restores the smoothness and mineral density of both surface and subsurface enamel, contributing to brighter and whiter teeth.

7. Relieves dry mouth

HA toothpaste is also ideal for patients with xerostomia (dry mouth) who have less calcium and phosphate available due to less saliva, as it supplements salivary minerals. Dry mouth causes tooth decay and enamel erosion. Lack of saliva allows harmful acids, plaque and food debris to remain on the teeth, resulting in the loss of the protective layer on the teeth. Fluoride actually requires calcium and phosphate ions in saliva to remineralize the enamel, unlike HA which binds directly to the enamel without other helping minerals.

8. Improves the appearance of fluorosis

Fluorosis is a cosmetic condition affecting the teeth, caused by overexposure to fluoride during childhood. Unlike fluoride, HA does not cause fluorosis, and helps improve the appearance of existing fluorosis - such as discoloration, prominent pits and surface irregularities - by replenishing the missing minerals

9. Relief after teeth whitening

Enamel becomes dehydrated after being treated with strong hydrogen peroxide products for teeth whitening and bleaching. HA rebuilds the minerals lost during bleaching, restores the density and smoothness of enamel, and protects against sensitivity and early stain recurrence

10. Goes well with orthodontic treatment

An HA toothpaste tablet is specialized to prevent the appearance of "white spots" and/or soft spots under and around braces. These white spots are a sign of demineralization and characterize the first step in the formation of cavities on a smooth surface. They often occur during orthodontic treatment, since you cannot brush the entire tooth.