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How does fluoride help teeth?
Fluoride helps the enamel on your teeth become harder. This helps your teeth to resist decay and cavities. Many countries add fluoride to their water supplies to make sure everyone gets enough! You can also buy fluoride mouthwash to make sure your teeth are good and healthy.
What does the mineral fluoride do?
Fluoride is actually not a mineral... it is an element. Although there is some controversy regarding the use of fluoride, it is mainly used to help increase the density of the teeth. Since teeth are somewhat porous, fluoride fills these tiny spaces resulting in a stronger tooth surface. It is typically used to reduce sensitivity and prevent cavities.
Why does fluride help prevent tooth decay?
Fluoride protects your teeth by putting a protective coating on your teeth. The protective coating helps prevent bacteria from damaging your teeth.
What does fluoride seems to be helpful in preventing?
What does fluoride seems to be helpful in preventing? Fluoride is found naturally in soil and water. However, because it is helpful in preventing tooth decay and in making teeth stronger, it is also added to water in most cities. Fluoride protects teeth from the demineralization that is caused by acid buildup in the mouth. Further, if there is already damage caused by this acid, fluoride will help strengthen the enamel and remineralize the teeth. Fluoride helps make tooth enamel more resistant to the acid that can damage the enamel and cause cavities.
What is the common use for fluoride?
Toothpaste contains fluoride to strengthen teeth enamel.
What are benefits of fluoride?
It is good for teeth
Why fluoride is in water?
It is good for your teeth
What might decay your teeth?
fluoride
What are pros of fluoride in your drinking water?
Healthier Teeth is a pro, as a dentist I would suggest only brushing your teeth with toothpaste that has fluoride in it. Fluoride is actually a poison if swallowed in large amounts, so purify your water if it contains fluoride in it.
What are some benefits of fluoride in water?
The primary benefit, and the only one I know, is the reduction in cavities in teeth. The fluoride strengthens the teeth. I only drink my well water which does not have fluoride, so I must take extra care to brush my teeth.
How does fluoride protect your teeth?
it sticks to calcium and binds teeth together
Who benefits most from fluoride?
stronger teeth
