Biomin toothpaste offers an innovative advancement in oral care, moving beyond traditional fluoride. It uses unique active ingredients to strengthen teeth and address common dental concerns. This approach focuses on remineralization, restoring lost minerals to the tooth structure for comprehensive, sustained protection.
The Science Behind Biomin
Biomin toothpaste utilizes advanced bioactive glass technology, initially developed for bone repair applications. Its core mechanism lies in patented BioMin F and BioMin C technologies. These materials adhere to the tooth surface after brushing and slowly dissolve in saliva for up to 12 hours. This sustained release differentiates Biomin from conventional toothpastes, where active ingredients wash away much faster.
As the bioactive glass particles dissolve, they release calcium and phosphate ions into the oral environment. BioMin F also releases fluoride ions from within the glass structure. These released ions combine with saliva to form a mineral layer on the tooth surface. BioMin F facilitates fluorapatite creation, similar to natural enamel but offering up to 10 times more acid resistance than natural hydroxyapatite. BioMin C, a fluoride-free option, promotes hydroxyapatite formation, reacting more rapidly but without the same enhanced acid resistance.
The continuous deposition of these minerals helps repair and strengthen weakened enamel. Biomin’s small particles penetrate and block exposed dentinal tubules, tiny channels that cause sensitivity. This action seals these pathways from within, providing a complete, long-lasting seal. The “smart” technology allows particles to dissolve faster in acidic conditions, like after consuming sugary or acidic foods. This quick mineral release neutralizes acidity, providing increased protection when most needed.
Advantages of Using Biomin
Using Biomin toothpaste offers several practical advantages stemming from its sustained mineral release technology. Biomin toothpaste provides relief from tooth sensitivity. The formation of a protective mineral layer, whether fluorapatite or hydroxyapatite, effectively seals the dentinal tubules that lead to the tooth’s nerves. This sealing action reduces fluid movement within these tubules, diminishing pain response to common triggers like hot, cold, or sweet stimuli. Clinical studies have indicated its effectiveness in reducing sensitivity.
Biomin also plays a role in enamel repair and strengthening. The continuous supply of calcium, phosphate, and, for BioMin F, fluoride ions, supports the tooth’s natural remineralization process. This helps repair microscopic damage and strengthen weakened enamel, making teeth more resilient to acid attacks. The resulting mineral layer increases surface hardness and can help with demineralized white spots.
For decay prevention, the protective mineral layer formed by Biomin acts as a barrier against acid erosion, a primary cause of tooth decay. The enhanced acid resistance of fluorapatite formed by BioMin F provides a robust defense against acidic challenges. The sustained release of minerals also helps maintain a more neutral oral pH, inhibiting conditions favorable for decay-causing bacteria. This continuous protection offers prolonged defense against demineralization.
Guidance for Use
To use Biomin toothpaste, brush twice daily, ideally in the morning before breakfast and last thing at night. Apply a small bead, approximately 1 cm wide, to your toothbrush. Brush all tooth surfaces using short, gentle strokes for at least two minutes.
After brushing, spit out excess toothpaste but avoid rinsing your mouth with water. Rinsing washes away active ingredients before they can deposit minerals and form the protective layer. Allowing residual toothpaste to remain maximizes mineral deposition and extended benefits. Also, avoid eating or drinking anything acidic for 15 to 30 minutes after brushing to allow minerals to fully integrate.
BioMin F for Kids is available, formulated for children aged 3 years and up, with a lower fluoride content within recommended guidelines. It can also be beneficial before and after tooth whitening procedures to help reduce sensitivity. While small quantities of Biomin are considered safe to swallow, particularly for children, it is best to encourage spitting out the excess.