Fluoride & Tooth Decay
- Healthy tooth enamel rods exist before an acid's onslaught.
- Enamel rods demineralized, or are broken down, by the acid.
- Enamel rods remineralize, or are rebuilt by fluoride and the minerals in saliva.

 
Common sources of fluoride are fluoridated water, toothpaste and mouth rinse. Inform your dentist if your drinking water is not fluoridated. High concentration fluoride gels, mouth rinses, drops and tablets may be recommended by your dentist.

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