Our oral care does not contain fluoride.

As a non-toxic alternative, we use micro-hydroxyapatite — HAp — which is a specific form of the hydroxyapatite mineral that constitutes a large part of our bones and teeth. It is characterized by very tiny particle sizes that can work into very tiny spaces in our enamel (just like the bottom of carious lesions).

HAp was first developed by NASA for astronauts because they were losing teeth and bone density.

Essentially, it helps remineralize our teeth from within by replenishing the minerals in the enamel that have been lost over time.

ABSOLUTELY! When setting out to develop our TANITABS tablets, we carefully selected high-quality ingredients from nature that are scientifically proven to be effective and safe for human health. Plus, our tablets are sustainably sourced and carefully formulated to our highest standards — in our own laboratory.

Check out our References page to find scientific studies that have tested the effectiveness of HAp and xylitol, two key ingredients in our oral care tablets.

Also know that we use higher percentages than the industry standard [10% HAp and 25% xylitol] to offer your greater protection, and that our xylitol is organic.

YES and NO! Our TANITABS tablets are:

– perfectly portioned. Just bite down a tablet and brush with a wet toothbrush as you would with a regular toothpaste. No mess, no product waste, no plastic waste.

– stored in small compostable pouches, making them space-saving and ready for on-the-go. They are convenient for use in the home, the office, the plane, or the gym.

Order your refills by subscription and you and your family are all set! Just make sure TANITABS are always stored tightly sealed to keep freshness in and moisture out.

KIDS

For children under 3 years old, we recommend crushing a TANITABS tablet into a powder first to avoid choking hazards. Help them dip their wet toothbrush bristles into the powder and foam up for a deep clean, knowing our formula is 100% safe if accidentally swallowed. 

PETS

NO, TANITABS tablets are not safe for pets! They contain xylitol, which is good for our mouths but highly toxic to dogs and cats. Make sure to keep TANITABS tablets out of the reach of your pets to keep them safe.

YES! All our TANITABS toothpaste tablets have an Abrasive index (RDA) under 70, meaning they are harmless for sensitive teeth. Plus, they contain HAp (micro-hydroxyapatite), a mineral form that helps reduce teeth sensitivity with extremely low abrasively.

FACT: A study found that brushing with a HAp-based toothpaste improved tooth sensitivity equal to a fluoride toothpaste after as little as 2 weeks. You can check out our Reference pages for more scientific studies about HAp!

Even though they act in quiet different ways, both HAp and fluoride remineralize teeth. However, HAp is a 100% biocompatible substance, which means that it is completely safe and non-toxic — even in large doses.

Other benefits of HAp over fluoride:

– It doesn’t upset our oral microbiome balance. It works by preventing the harmful bacteria from settling onto the enamel just as effectively as antibacterial agents like fluoride, but without killing off the good bacteria in our mouths.

– It can gently brighten and whiten teeth with a natural polishing effect. Because it fills in our tooth enamel with enamel, it alters the appearance of our teeth to look whiter.