recaldent

ACC-CPP, amorphous calcium phosphate-casein phosphopeptides

Recaldent or ACC-CPP is an ingredient that remineralises and strenghthens the teeth. It is an invention by Professor Reynolds of Melbourne University, Australia. It is derived from casein. Casein Phosphopeptide (CPP) are natural occurring molecules which are able to bind calcium and phosphate ions and stabilize Amorphous Calcium Phosphate (ACP). It is especially useful against tooth decay.

Professor Reynolds and his team of Melbourne University used casein, a peptide derived from the milk that can absorb through the tooth surface to become new internal tooth structure. Therefore it can be used to reverse small decay sites/spots. It works by providing calcium and phosphate (the building blocks of tooth enamel) in a unique soluble form to help remineralise the enamel. It can help replace lost minerals in teeth, make them stronger and helps protect them from decay and erosion.

Products

The Recaldent™ technology is now marketed internationally by Cadbury-Schweppes. It is mostly used in mousses, gels, chewing gum, pastes and rinses.

Products containing Recaldent

Trident White Gums (US)
http://www.tridentgum.com/trident.html

GC Tooth Mousse (Asia, Europe, through dentists)
http://www.gceurope.com/en/products/detail.php?id=112
http://www.qadental.co.uk/toothmousse.html

Prospec MI Paste
http://www.gcamerica.com/mipaste.html

Allergy

It is advised to not to use products containing Recaldent if you suffer from allergy or severe sensitivity to milk, milk protein or milk-based products. The risks are serious and can lead to life-threatening allergic reaction.

Recaldent is a milk-casein derivative found in milk. Recaldent does not contain lactose and will not affect people who are lactose intolerant.