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Does fluoride actually protect your teeth better or does toothpaste work better?

fluoride is one of the ingredeance in toith past


Where is the majority of the body's flouride stored?

The majority of fluoride in the body is stored in bones and teeth. About 99% of the body's fluoride is found in these tissues, where it helps to strengthen and protect them.


What chemical is added to water to protect teeth?

Fluoride is added to drinking water to prevent tooth decay


What is the common use for fluoride?

Toothpaste contains fluoride to strengthen teeth enamel.


What might decay your teeth?

fluoride


Why fluoride is in water?

It is good for your teeth


What are benefits of fluoride?

It is good for teeth


What does deficiency of flouride do to the body?

Who needs fluoride?Many governmental health agencies recommend that both children and adults receive some level of fluoride. Children need fluoride to protect their permanent teeth as they are forming. Adults need fluoride so that they can continue to protect teeth against tooth decay. Several groups of people could benefit especially from fluoride treatments because they have a higher risk of tooth decay. This includes people who have: A history of cavities or tooth decayNo or little access to dentistsPoor dental hygieneDiets with high amounts of sugars or carbohydratesSnacking habitsBraces, crowns, bridges, and other teeth restoration proceduresA lack of saliva or dry mouth


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.


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.


Coating that protect teeth from decay?

When used fluoridated tooth paste regularly or after professional fluoride application, fluoride reacts with the hydroxyapatite crystals present in enamel to form fluorapatite crystals which are more protective against tooth decay.


Who benefits most from fluoride?

stronger teeth