How does this fluoride-free toothpaste compare when it comes to oral health?

Many people are swapping out their fluoride dental products for ones made with a mineral called hydroxyapatite. What do dentists say about it?

<img src='https://npr.brightspotcdn.com/dims3/default/strip/false/crop/2121x1414+0+0/resize/2121x1414!/quality/85/format/webp/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fnpr-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fe7%2F2e%2F428040b546e4a122a586b07d146e%2Fgettyimages-2292510964.jpg' alt='Hydroxyapatite toothpaste is a fluoride-free option that has some research backing its effectiveness.'/><p>Many people are swapping out their fluoride dental products for ones made with a mineral called hydroxyapatite. What do dentists say about it?</p><p>(Image credit: mihailomilovanovic)</p><img src='https://media.npr.org/include/images/tracking/npr-rss-pixel.png?story=nx-s1-5955806' />