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Explain What Is The Role Of Fluoride In Tooth? |
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Answer» Prevents de-mineralization: In bacterial INFECTION, bacteria combines with sugar and produces ACID that damages the outer covering of TOOTH or enamel and starts de-mineralization of tooth. Fluoride STOP acid from damaging enamel. Re-mineralization: If there is already some damage DUE to acid, fluoride will deposits in the demineralized areas and begins strengthening the enamel; a process called re-mineralization Prevents de-mineralization: In bacterial infection, bacteria combines with sugar and produces acid that damages the outer covering of tooth or enamel and starts de-mineralization of tooth. Fluoride stop acid from damaging enamel. Re-mineralization: If there is already some damage due to acid, fluoride will deposits in the demineralized areas and begins strengthening the enamel; a process called re-mineralization |
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