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1. What is hydroxyapatite, how is it produced, and why is it used in toothpaste?

Calcium hydroxyapatite is the mineral base of both bones and teeth.

Hydroxyapatite is used in surgery as a filler to replace parts of lost bones, and in dentistry as a component of toothpastes in order to strengthen enamel as an alternative to fluorides.

Hydroxyapatite in Coralbrite is made from 100% natural raw materials, primarily natural coral.

Coral Apatite® hydroxyapatite is obtained using patented technology from the fossilized corals of Yonaguni Island in Japan.

2. What makes fossil coral unique?

Fossilized coral from Yonaguni Island has a unique structure. Unlike traditional coral limestone, there are no impurities in fossilized coral that weaken its structure, such as shell fragments, fish bones, sea urchins, and mollusk needles.

3. Does collecting the coral damage it?

For the production of Coralbrite, fossilized coral is used, not living coral. Thus, no living organisms are harmed, and the natural balance of the local environment is not disturbed.

4. Why is it so important to take care of enamel?

Enamel is the outer “shell” of the tooth, and the hardest tissue in the human body. Its strength is due to the high content of minerals, which make up 96% of the tissue.

In the oral cavity, there is an ongoing natural process of demineralization and remineralization of tooth enamel. This is the leaching of macro- and micronutrients, and their subsequent saturation. However, if timely remineralization does not occur, enamel wears out.

Factors that lead to enamel wear

Mechanical:

• abrasive toothpastes;
• hard or tough food;
• grinding of teeth.

Metabolic disease:

• puberty;
• pregnancy and breastfeeding;
• impaired absorption of nutrients;
• an unbalanced diet.

Chemical:

• acidic foods;
• sweet, carbonated drinks;
• unhealthy snacks;
• alcohol and coffee;
• smoking;
• poor oral hygiene.

Thermal: very hot or cold food.

All these factors can lead to the enamel layer gradually beginning to deteriorate. This can lead to unpleasant and long-term consequences, such as erosion, oversensitivity, necrosis, tooth decay, wedge-shaped defects, and yellowing teeth.

5. What results will I see from regular use of Coralbrite toothpaste?

Everything depends on the degree of damage to the enamel.

• Coralbrite toothpaste is an excellent prophylactic agent to help prevent tooth decay. However, if your teeth are already affected by extensive tooth decay, you need to consult a doctor.
• If no abnormalities are observed after about a month of regular use, you will notice a brightening effect on your teeth.

6. Is it necessary to use complementary oral hygiene products?

It is recommended to floss between your teeth.

7. What is the meaning of demineralization and remineralization?

Demineralization – the process of minerals leaching out from tooth enamel. The enamel surface is always covered with a salivary membrane, which can be colonized by bacteria that form plaque. These bacteria produce acids that flush calcium and phosphorus from the tooth, and specifically the enamel layer.

Remineralization – the process of restoring the mineral composition of tooth enamel due to saliva or products that promote additional remineralization (toothpaste).

8. Is hydroxyapatite from coral more effective than hydroxyapatite from other sources, as commonly used in other toothpastes?

In scientific literature, there are no comparisons between the effectiveness of hydroxyapatite from coral versus other sources, such as limestone. However, there is evidence of the successful use of coral-based hydroxyapatite in dental prosthetics (which indicates its high bioavailability).

Hydroxyapatite and Fluorapatite in Conservative Dentistry and Oral Implantology — A Review. Kamil Pajor, Lukasz Pajchel, and Joanna Kolmas* Materials (Basel). 2019 Sep; 2(17): 2683.
Hydroxyapatite as a bone substitute. K T Mahan 1, M J Carey. J Am Podiatr Med Assoc 1999 Aug;89(8):392-7
Coralline hydroxyapatite bone graft substitute: A review of experimental studies and biomedical applications E Damien 1, P A Revell. J Appl Biomater Biomech May-Aug 2004;

9. What is more effective, toothpaste with hydroxyapatite, or toothpaste with fluoride?

Hydroxyapatite naturally restores the mineral composition of tooth enamel without changing its structure.

Fluoride by itself is not a remineralizing agent. It only somewhat stimulates the remineralization of teeth, creating a new substance on the tooth’s surface, fluorapatite.

Fluoride forms a coating on the enamel surface, whereas hydroxyapatite repairs damage in the deeper layers of the tooth.

10. Does Coralbrite assist in treating tooth decay?

Unfortunately, no toothpaste can cure tooth decay, it can only prevent it in the early stages.

11. Is there research which speaks to the efficacy of Coralbrite?

There is a wealth of publications and unpublished studies that support the effectiveness of hydroxyapatite on its own, as well as in various toothpastes. In addition, there is evidence that coral-based hydroxyapatite is commonly used in dental prosthetics, which confirms its high bioavailability.

12. Are allergic reactions possible?

Only in the presence of increased individual sensitivity to the ingredients of the toothpaste.

13. How can the overall health of one’s teeth be analyzed?

The presence of the disease and the degree of damage to the teeth can only be determined by a doctor.

14. What flavor is the toothpaste?

Coralbrite has a pleasant refreshing mint taste due to the presence of Japanese mint oil.

15. Why is Coralbrite so expensive?

Coralbrite Toothpaste is a one-of-a-kind toothpaste created using a natural source of calcium hydroxyapatite – the unique fossil coral of Yonaguni Island. The corals of Yonaguni Island are particularly aggregated, fossilized corals, and are preserved in the state in which they were during life, which cannot be seen anywhere else in the world. In fact, the term “fossilized coral” only refers to coral from Yonaguni Island. In addition, there is a practice of using hydroxyapatite in medicine in the manufacture of dental prostheses and implants, which indicates 100% biocompatibility of this material. Therefore, the uniqueness of this raw material greatly affects the price of the product. However, where Coralbrite’s main ingredient is obtained is not the only determining factor. Coral Apatite® hydroxyapatite is produced using original, patented technology that excludes the presence of calcified forms of coral in the product, which means that the product does not contain oxidized fragments.