15 min

Episode #17: What Are The Best Prescription Toothpaste Alternatives‪?‬ Ask the Dentist with Dr. Mark Burhenne

    • Medicine

If you have ever been prescribed toothpaste such as PreviDent 5000, you might have wondered how they work and whether there are any non-fluoride alternatives. The good news is there are, and they are extremely safe to use. In today's episode, Dr. B shed light on hydroxyapatite toothpaste and why they are such great replacements for their conventional counterparts. We also get some product recommendations from Dr. B along with advice on how to use these kinds of toothpaste to ensure maximum efficacy. Tune in to hear it all!

Key Points From This Episode:

Dr. B's take on PreviDent 5000 and similar products

Why products like PreviDent 5000 are only available via prescription

The different forms that fluoride typically takes

What studies have shown about a 10% concentration of hydroxyapatite and the benefits it offers

Why Dr. B is so excited about hydroxyapatite

Warnings around boutique toothpaste that claim to contain hydroxyapatite

How to use the toothpaste, Boka, Dr. B recommends


How to Submit Your Question:
Record your question for Dr. B at speakpipe.com/askthedentist 

Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:
Ask the Dentist
About Dr. Mark Burhenne
Follow Dr. B on Instagram @askthedentist
Follow Dr. B on Twitter @askthedentist
Ask Dr. B a Question
Functional Dentist Directory
Hydroxyapatite Toothpaste
Boka
RiseWell
Check Out My NEW Line of Toothpaste and Professional Dental Varnish!!
Check out Dr. B's website for more information: https://askthedentist.com
Subscribe to Dr. B's newsletter Mondays with Mark: https://askthedentist.com/newsletter

If you have ever been prescribed toothpaste such as PreviDent 5000, you might have wondered how they work and whether there are any non-fluoride alternatives. The good news is there are, and they are extremely safe to use. In today's episode, Dr. B shed light on hydroxyapatite toothpaste and why they are such great replacements for their conventional counterparts. We also get some product recommendations from Dr. B along with advice on how to use these kinds of toothpaste to ensure maximum efficacy. Tune in to hear it all!

Key Points From This Episode:

Dr. B's take on PreviDent 5000 and similar products

Why products like PreviDent 5000 are only available via prescription

The different forms that fluoride typically takes

What studies have shown about a 10% concentration of hydroxyapatite and the benefits it offers

Why Dr. B is so excited about hydroxyapatite

Warnings around boutique toothpaste that claim to contain hydroxyapatite

How to use the toothpaste, Boka, Dr. B recommends


How to Submit Your Question:
Record your question for Dr. B at speakpipe.com/askthedentist 

Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:
Ask the Dentist
About Dr. Mark Burhenne
Follow Dr. B on Instagram @askthedentist
Follow Dr. B on Twitter @askthedentist
Ask Dr. B a Question
Functional Dentist Directory
Hydroxyapatite Toothpaste
Boka
RiseWell
Check Out My NEW Line of Toothpaste and Professional Dental Varnish!!
Check out Dr. B's website for more information: https://askthedentist.com
Subscribe to Dr. B's newsletter Mondays with Mark: https://askthedentist.com/newsletter

15 min