BioMin Technologies BioMin F for Kids toothpaste is designed to be especially effective when children consume acidic foods and drinks.
“Traditional fluoride toothpastes become washed away by saliva in a relatively short time frame, while, in contrast, BioMin’s smart technology controls the release of fluoride for up to 12 hours after brushing,” said Professor Robert Hill.
“It is not the quantity or high concentration of fluoride in a toothpaste that gives protection to teeth, but it is the continuing presence of low-concentration fluoride in the mouth,” said Hill.
Hill worked with scientist colleagues at Queen Mary University London to develop the toothpaste.
“BioMin F for Kids contains a polymer that adheres the BioMin particles to the teeth which is slowly dissolved by saliva, continuously releasing an optimum mix of fluoride, calcium, and phosphate ions to produce fluorapatite on the tooth surfaces,” said Hill.
“It is this controlled release mechanism which means that a much lower quantity of fluoride is needed to have a greater effect,” Hill said.
When acidic food or drinks are in the mouth, the toothpaste starts dissolving more rapidly, BioMin Technologies said, restoring the mineral equilibrium and starting the mineralization process.
Plus, BioMin F for Kids has undergone all the appropriate cytotoxicity and biocompatibility studies ensuring its safety, the company said. It is not tested on animals. It is suitable for vegans and has halal certification as well.
The toothpaste’s fluoride concentration is 530 ppm, which is the same as the adult version and safe for children 3 years old and older, or those weighing at least 10 kg or more. It is available in a silvery gel format that does not contain titanium dioxide. It comes in melon and strawberry. BioMin offers coloring sheets, stickers, and a brushing chart to encourage kids to brush their teeth as well.
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