The Science of
Maplemint
Powered by Hydroxyapatite, Probiotics, and Natural Science; every ingredient in Maplemint is chosen with purpose and validated against Health Canada standards.
What is Hydroxyapatite (HA)?
Hydroxyapatite (HA) is the mineral that naturally makes up 97% of your tooth enamel and 70% of bone. It's not a synthetic chemical; it's literally what your teeth are made of.
Maplemint harnesses pharmaceutical-grade HA to remineralize and rebuild enamel from the inside out, reversing early-stage damage caused by acid, sugar, and everyday wear; all without fluoride.
Originally developed by NASA to help astronauts combat enamel loss during space missions, HA has been safely used for over 40 years in Japan and Europe, and is now recognized by Health Canada as a safe and effective oral care ingredient.
How Hydroxyapatite Rebuilds Your Teeth
Three mechanisms working together every time you brush.
Fills Micro-Cracks
HA particles are small enough to penetrate micro-fissures in enamel, physically filling gaps left by acid erosion before they become cavities.
Remineralizes Enamel
HA deposits calcium and phosphate ions directly onto the tooth surface, restoring the mineral density that acid and sugar strip away daily.
Reduces Sensitivity
By sealing exposed dentinal tubules, HA forms a protective barrier that blocks pain signals — providing relief from hot, cold, and sweet stimuli.
Battle-Tested in the Lab
We subjected Maplemint to rigorous simulated cavity environments — sugar challenges, acid attacks, and aggressive bacteria; to verify real-world performance before it ever reached your bathroom.
Half the Enamel Damage
After continuous acid attacks, teeth brushed with Maplemint lost ~14% of minerals. Unbrushed teeth lost 30%; Maplemint cut erosion nearly in half.
Matches Fluoride Performance
Maplemint matched fluoride toothpaste head-to-head (both ~14% mineral loss); delivering equivalent protection with zero fluoride.
2× Protection vs. Placebo
Compared to a control product with no active ingredients (23% loss), Maplemint nearly doubled enamel protection.
Health Canada Compliant
Every active ingredient in Maplemint meets or exceeds Health Canada's safety and efficacy standards for over-the-counter oral care products.
Protection Scorecard
Enamel protection in simulated cavity environment
Ingredient Transparency
Every ingredient in Maplemint is chosen with intention — and matched to Health Canada's approved ingredient list for oral care products.
Hydroxyapatite (HA)
The same mineral that makes up 97% of your tooth enamel. Naturally remineralizes and strengthens enamel without fluoride.
Probiotics
Beneficial bacteria that rebalance your oral microbiome, reducing harmful bacteria that cause cavities and bad breath.
Xylitol
A natural sweetener that actively fights cavity-causing bacteria and stimulates healthy saliva production.
Zinc Citrate
Reduces plaque build-up and neutralizes volatile sulfur compounds responsible for bad breath.
Baking Soda
Gently polishes teeth and neutralizes mouth acids without damaging enamel.
Natural Mint Extract
Canadian-sourced mint for lasting freshness. No artificial flavours or synthetic fragrances.
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Health Canada Compliant
Maplemint is formulated to comply with Health Canada's Natural Health Products Regulations and cosmetic ingredient guidelines. Our formula uses only ingredients appearing on Health Canada's Cosmetic Ingredient Hotlist (approved) and oral care monograph — giving you confidence that what's in your tube is safe, tested, and backed by Canadian regulatory science.