My Green Routine: The Science of nHAP
10% NANO HYDROXYAPATITE, FLUORIDE FREE

Biomimetic. Fluoride free.
Built to rebuild enamel.

Our toothpaste tablets use 10% nano hydroxyapatite, the concentration research identifies as needed to support remineralisation without the systemic exposure concerns of fluoride.

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Setting The Record Straight

The EU Just Raised The Safe Limit For nHAP, Almost Three Times Over

For years, the word "nano" has been used to scare people away from nano-hydroxyapatite, often by brands that simply do not use it. The EU's own safety regulator disagrees, and the gap just got bigger.

In March 2023, the Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (SCCS) set the safe limit for nano-hydroxyapatite in toothpaste at 10%. In June 2025, after reviewing further safety data, it raised that limit to 29.5%, nearly three times higher.

"the SCCS considers hydroxyapatite (nano) safe when used at concentrations up to 29.5% in toothpaste" Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety, Opinion SCCS/1677/25, adopted 26 June 2025
Read the full SCCS opinion ↗
EU Safety Ceiling For Toothpaste
10%
2023 Limit
29.5%
2025 Limit
10%
MGR Tablets Use
MGR uses 10% nHAP, comfortably inside the EU regulator's own current margin of safety.
Why It Works

What 10% nano hydroxyapatite actually does

Three benefits the research consistently points to, and how the mineral gets there.

1 ShadeWhiter
Visibly Whiter
Hydroxyapatite fills surface roughness and forms a thin white mineral layer, which research links to a visibly brighter smile with regular brushing.
Published Research
[Study 5] · [Study 6]
2 WeeksSensitivity
Lower Sensitivity
Clinical research on nano hydroxyapatite toothpaste reports reduced cold and touch sensitivity from two weeks of regular use, by occluding the tiny channels that cause pain.
Clinical Research
[Study 7]
75.71%Recovery
Matches Or Beats Fluoride
In several in vitro studies, 10% nano hydroxyapatite achieved equal or higher enamel microhardness recovery than fluoride toothpaste, on a scale where untreated enamel showed no significant recovery at all.
In Vitro Study, 2025
[Study 1] · [Study 2] · [Study 3]
1

Biomimetic match

Hydroxyapatite makes up roughly 97% of tooth enamel by weight. Because nHAP particles are the same mineral, the tooth surface integrates them directly rather than coating over the area.

2

Fills micro lesions

At nano scale, particles are small enough to sit inside early demineralised areas and exposed dentine channels, the structures linked to sensitivity, rather than only sitting on top of the surface.

3

Strengthens with use

Consistent twice daily use builds a smoother, more mineral dense surface over time, which is more resistant to the acid attacks that lead to future sensitivity and cavities.

An Informed Alternative

nHAP versus fluoride, the honest comparison

We are not here to tell you fluoride does not work. We are here to show you why we chose a different mineral, so you can make your own call.

Fluoride

  • +Well established, widely used cavity protection
  • +Backed by decades of public health data
  • Works mainly by hardening a surface layer rather than rebuilding lost mineral
  • Intake is monitored in children due to dose sensitivity, including fluorosis risk if swallowed

10% Nano Hydroxyapatite

  • Biomimetic, chemically identical to natural enamel mineral
  • Works at the structural level, not just the surface
  • No swallow risk dosage ceiling, formulated to be safe if a child or pregnant user swallows a residual amount
  • 10% sits well inside the EU's own 29.5% safety ceiling

Enamel microhardness recovery after treatment

Source: in vitro comparative study, 2025 [Study 1]
No Significant
Recovery
No Toothpaste
(Control)
Closely
Behind
Fluoride
Toothpaste
75.71%
10% Nano Hydroxyapatite
(MGR Tablets)
In a 30 day in vitro study comparing five remineralising agents, nano hydroxyapatite achieved the highest percentage recovery of enamel surface hardness (75.71%), with sodium fluoride close behind and the untreated control group showing no significant recovery (p = 0.001). Other in vitro studies have found nano hydroxyapatite performs on par with fluoride rather than ahead of it [Study 2], so results vary by study design and exposure time. We have not run this comparison on our own formulation specifically.
Particle Science

Why particle size, shape and quality matter

Not all nano hydroxyapatite is equal. The prevailing assumption is that 10% is the minimum effective concentration, but research increasingly points to particle quality as the bigger variable.

Our nHAP is rod shaped, with a median length of 27.6 nanometres and width of 15.4 nanometres, well below the 1.3 micrometre adhesion threshold identified in the research literature [Study 10]. The particles are uncoated, not surface modified, and contain no needle shaped structures.

This matters because particles above that threshold simply cannot bind to the enamel surface as effectively, regardless of how high the headline concentration number is.

Engineered to a recognised safety standard, particle size, shape, aspect ratio and composition designed to meet the EU safety committee's specification for nano-materials in oral care.

Synthesised, not milled, produced in aqueous solution for precise, consistent sub-50 nanometre particles, rather than ground from bone, eggshell, or salt-phosphate reactions.

Well below the adhesion threshold, research shows HAP particles above 1.3 micrometres have limited enamel adhesion. Ours measure a median 27.6 nanometres in length.

Hydroxyapatite
Ca10(PO4)6(OH)2
10% nHAP · MGR Tablets

RDA Scale (0 to 250)

MGR Toothpaste Tablets
Gentle By Design

RDA (Relative Dentin Abrasivity) is the standard scale dentists use to measure how much a toothpaste wears down enamel with daily brushing. The lower the number, the gentler the formula.

Most everyday toothpastes sit between 30 and 160 RDA. Regulatory guidance treats anything under 250 RDA as safe for daily use. MGR Toothpaste Tablets measure 21.38, gentle enough for sensitive teeth, daily use, and long term enamel health.

  • · Independently measured RDA score
  • · Suitable for daily brushing without overwearing enamel
  • · A meaningful factor alongside remineralisation, not a replacement for it
21.38
0, Very Low125, Typical250, Upper Limit
RDA values are commonly cited dental industry reference points. We recommend checking the RDA of any toothpaste you use long term, including ours.
Side By Side

The same protection, without the fluoride

Across the published in vitro literature, 10% nano hydroxyapatite consistently performs at or above the level of fluoride toothpaste for enamel remineralisation.

MGR Toothpaste Tablets · 10% nHAP
On Par, Sometimes Ahead
structural rebuild method
Fluoride Toothpaste · Published Studies
Matched
or exceeded, in multiple in vitro studies
No significant difference was found between nHAP and fluoride in some studies [2], and a measurable nHAP advantage was found in others [1][3][4]. We have not commissioned a head to head trial of our own formulation.
What's In The Jar, And What Isn't

Transparency over marketing

Tap any ingredient to see what it does and what it replaces.

What we leave out

  • No fluoride
  • No SLS (sodium lauryl sulfate)
  • No parabens
  • No microplastics or plastic tube
  • No artificial sweeteners

Full ingredient list

MM
"I am selective about what I put my name to. When I reviewed My Green Routine's formulation, I found it aligned with what I actually recommend in clinical practice. The nHAP at 10%, xylitol at therapeutic concentration, no SLS, no preservative load, no plastic. That is not a standard many products in this category meet. I would give these to my own family. That is the only standard I apply."
Marc Mortiboys · The Dental Shaman
Real Customer, Real Results

"This reversed my early stage cavities."

James P.
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Try It For Yourself

10% nano hydroxyapatite. Zero fluoride. RDA 21.38. The rest is your call.

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References

Studies referenced on this page

Primary peer reviewed and regulatory sources first, secondary summaries marked separately.

  1. Remineralization potential of fluoridated and non-fluoridated toothpastes on induced dental caries: a comparative in vitro analysis. Peer Reviewed
    pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC12569910
  2. Effect of three different pastes on remineralization of initial enamel lesion: an in vitro study. Peer Reviewed
    pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25823485
  3. Nano-hydroxyapatite gel and its effects on remineralization of artificial carious lesions. Peer Reviewed
    ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8592696
  4. The effects of nanohydroxyapatite with and without low power laser and cold atmospheric plasma on enamel remineralization. Peer Reviewed
    ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12394740
  5. Evaluation of the effects of whitening toothpaste containing nanohydroxyapatite on surface roughness and color change in restorative materials. Peer Reviewed
    pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10351516
  6. What is hydroxyapatite toothpaste and how does it work, summary of a published systematic review on whitening effect. Secondary Summary
    scienceinsights.org
  7. Hydroxyapatite toothpaste, benefits and safety considerations, summary of sensitivity research. Secondary Summary
    webmd.com/oral-health/hydroxyapatite-toothpaste
  8. SCCS Opinion on Hydroxyapatite (nano), Submission IV, SCCS/1677/25, adopted 26 June 2025. Regulatory
    health.ec.europa.eu
  9. SCCS Opinion on Hydroxyapatite (nano), SCCS/1648/22, adopted March 2023. Regulatory
    health.ec.europa.eu
  10. Fabritius-Vilpoux K, et al. Quantitative affinity parameters of synthetic hydroxyapatite and enamel surfaces in vitro, 2019. Peer Reviewed
    sciencedirect.com
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