Fluoride is a natural element that can be found in many things, like the
water we drink and the food we eat. Decades ago, scientists began to
notice that children who lived in places where fluoride occurred
naturally in the water, had fewer dental cavities.
Fluoride that is absorbed by your body is used by the cells that build
your teeth to make stronger enamel. Topical fluoride - fluoride that is
applied to the outside of the enamel - makes the crystals that form
enamel more durable. Tooth enamel crystals that have fluoride are much
more resistant to acid. They are less likely to breakdown and cause the
tooth surface to become porous.
If your dentist recommends a fluoride treatment during your next dental
visit, you'll be receiving topical protection. The fluoride your dentist
puts in your mouth will help make the crystals in your tooth enamel
stronger. Always use a toothpaste with fluoride. Look for the Canadian
Dental Association seal of approval on the toothpaste tube in your bathroom.
For an experiment on the protective power of Fluoride, check out the
Healthy Teeth Dental Experiments Page!
Taken From : Healthyteeth.org
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