We've been doing fluoride at night too, mostly because our dentist mentioned the saliva thing as well. But I'm curious about the hydroxyapatite toothpaste you mentioned...
"We've been using fluoride toothpaste at bedtime and hydroxyapatite in the morning, kind of a best-of-both-worlds approach."
Did your dentist recommend that combo specifically, or was it something you decided to try on your own? I've heard good things about hydroxyapatite but haven't made the jump yet—still kinda on the fence.
My dentist didn't specifically recommend mixing fluoride and hydroxyapatite—that was something I decided to experiment with after reading up on it. I've been using the combo for about 6 months now, and honestly, my teeth feel smoother and less sensitive overall. But I get your hesitation... hydroxyapatite toothpaste can be pricey, and it's hard to know if the benefits justify the cost. Maybe give it a shot for a month and see if you notice any difference?
Interesting to hear you've been experimenting with fluoride and hydroxyapatite. Honestly, I used to roll my eyes a bit when patients mentioned these trendy toothpastes—thought it was just another expensive fad. But then my own sensitivity got annoying enough that I gave hydroxyapatite a try myself (yeah, dentists get sensitive teeth too, we're human... mostly). After about three weeks, I had to admit my teeth felt smoother and less reactive to cold drinks, which is kinda huge when iced coffee is your lifeline.
That said, the price tag still stings a little every time I buy a new tube. Mixing it with fluoride toothpaste like you're doing seems like a smart compromise—best of both worlds without totally breaking the bank. Can't promise it'll magically erase cavities overnight, but hey, if your teeth feel better and you're not wincing every time you sip something cold, that's already a win in my book.
My kid's dentist mentioned hydroxyapatite last visit, and I was like...is this another pricey gimmick? But hearing your experience makes me reconsider. Maybe mixing it up with fluoride toothpaste isn't such a bad idea—anything to avoid another stressful cavity filling appointment.
