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Re:Trials begin on lozenge that rebuilds tooth enamel by galangalalgol on Saturday May 29, 2021 @07:48PM (#27329284)
Doesn't pretty much all toothpaste have that? Unless its kid's toothpaste or something specifically for people who are avoiding flouride.
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Re:Trials begin on lozenge that rebuilds tooth enamel by totalZero on Saturday May 29, 2021 @10:13PM (#27330038)
Stannous as in tin (SnF2). Other fluoride toothpastes often use sodium fluoride or sodium monofluorophosphate. Stannous fluoride is slightly more likely to stain your teeth.
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Re:Trials begin on lozenge that rebuilds tooth enamel by stjohnswarts on Sunday May 30, 2021 @05:05AM (#27331762)
No they don't. You have to look for it. Crest and Colgate both have versions, the stannous has additional bacteria killing properties and filling in porous teeth as well that the potassium fluoride doesn't have. Plenty of research available online
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Re:Trials begin on lozenge that rebuilds tooth enamel by acranox on Saturday May 29, 2021 @08:04PM (#27329379)
No they don’t all have it. Stannous fluoride is different than whatever the regular fluoride is. I don’t know the details, I just know my dental hygienist recommended I try it, and it actually helped, which I wasn’t expecting.
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