Unlike other whitening products that can actually damage enamel, the primary intent behind OraWellness Shine is to remineralise our teeth. Once we restore lost minerals, we can address the secondary focus of Shine: to gently encourage a brighter, whiter smile.
Contains Hydroxyapatite is a naturally occurring mineral form of calcium apatite. Non Nano.
Here is the list of ingredients in Shine:
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Micro-crystalline Hydroxyapatite (derived from bovine bone from cattle grazing New Zealand pastures) supports remineralisation
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Non-GMO xylitol (sourced from birch trees and produced in North America) supports remineralisation
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Sodium bicarbonate supports whitening, alkalinises mouth
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White kaolin clay supports whitening without damaging teeth
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Calcium lactate (non-dairy) supports remineralisation
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Magnesium carbonate supports remineralisation
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Himalayan salt provides trace minerals
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Peppermint flavour
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Spearmint flavour
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Menthol flavour
The MCHA in Shine and in MCHA bulk bags is not nano-sized. It’s the finest size that’s milled by the nutraceutical company who supplies us with the MCHA. It ends up being around 200 mesh / 72 microns, which is much larger than nano-sized particles. However, it’s small enough to go into solution with our saliva, and when that solution touches our natural tooth structure, it can help support the body’s ability to remineralize our teeth.
Back in 2015, we researched and considered long and hard about using nano-sized hydroxyapatite in our products. We chose to avoid nano particles for two main reasons.
First, we weren’t able to find any naturally-derived nano hydroxyapatite; all of the options on the market were synthetic, meaning they were made in a lab. And while it’s true that MCHA is processed in a lab environment, the fact that the two compounds are derived from different sources (MCHA is from pastured NZ cattle and nano hydroxyapatite is created in a lab) was noteworthy to us.
Second, the last time we researched this subject, there were no safety tests on nano hydroxyapatite. There is some pretty strong opposition to using nano-sized particles in general due to the fact that they’re so small, they’re automatically absorbed into the bloodstream.
So, applying what is called the ‘precautionary principle’, we have chosen to avoid using nano hydroxyapatite in our products.
How to use OraWellness Shine
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For general remineralising support, simply apply Shine to a moistened toothbrush and brush as normal.
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To increase whitening benefit, focus on the front teeth when first starting to brush.
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For extra remineralising support, swish Shine around your mouth for several minutes after brushing.
How does Shine remineralise our teeth?
Shine combines 3 remineralisation strategies to create a unique remineralisation product solution the world has never seen.
The reason Shine works so well is because:
~ the minerals are exactly the same as the minerals our teeth are made of
~ the minerals are in a very bio-available form
~ the particle size is tiny in order to be incorporated into the tiny tubule structure of our teeth
~ the formula uses a unique delivery method to bring the minerals exactly to where our teeth need support
So, one reason Shine works so well to reverse tooth decay is simply that Shine makes available tiny particles of the exact mineral structure our teeth are made of available to rebuild and restore the minerals that have been lost from our teeth.
How does Shine gently whiten?
Whitening teeth is risky business because most whitening products are actually bleaching agents which can cause a loss of minerals and weaken the teeth.
Researchers found that there's one ingredient, white kaolin clay powder, that is the most effective to whiten and clean the teethwithoutdamaging enamel.
The good news is even staining on veneers or composite (white) fillings on front teeth can be polished whiter. These dental materials are at risk of being stained by common staining foods/drinks (coffee, tea, red wine, green smoothies, blueberries, etc).
OraWellness Shine even helps to remove stains from these dental restorations.