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2. Can you reverse a cavity in your tooth? Here's what ... - AOL

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   During this window of time, reversing a cavity may be possible using fluoride or hydroxyapatite, according to White. “Once the cavity has passed the first layer of the tooth into the dentin, a ...

3. There's a lot of misinformation about fluoride. Here's what ...

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   Fluoride is known as "nature's cavity fighter," according to the ADA, and it's often added to dental products, including toothpaste, to protect teeth from cavities. What does fluoride do?

4. Is It Safe To Use Fluoride-Free Toothpaste? - AOL

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   Though using fluoride-free toothpaste isn’t dangerous, Dr. Bonnaig says it does make getting cavities more likely since you’ll be missing out on an ingredient that strengthens and protects teeth.

5. Remineralisation of teeth - Wikipedia

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   Regular use of a fluoridated toothpaste has been shown to provide a significant source of fluoride to the mouth by the means of direct fluoride contact to tooth structure. [20] The types of fluoride added to toothpaste include: sodium fluoride , sodium monofluorophosphate (MFP), and stannous fluoride .

6. Tooth decay - Wikipedia

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   Standard fluoride toothpaste (1,000–1,500 ppm) is more effective than low fluoride toothpaste (< 600ppm) to prevent dental caries. [127] It is recommended that all adult patients to use fluoridated toothpaste with at least 1350ppm fluoride content, brushing at least 2 times per day and brush right before bed.

7. Topical fluoride - Wikipedia

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   Topical fluorides are fluoride-containing drugs indicated in prevention and treatment of dental caries, particularly in children's primary dentitions. [1] The dental-protecting property of topical fluoride can be attributed to multiple mechanisms of action, including the promotion of remineralization of decalcified enamel, the inhibition of the cariogenic microbial metabolism in dental plaque ...

8. Fluoride therapy - Wikipedia

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   High-fluoride content toothpaste generally contains 1.1% (5,000 ppm) sodium fluoride toothpaste. This type of toothpaste is used in the same manner as regular toothpaste. The application of high-fluoride content toothpaste in adults twice daily improves the surface hardness of untreated root decay when compared to toothpaste with regular ...

9. These Dentist-Approved Mouthwashes Will Zap Bad Breath and ...

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   These ingredients can help to control gingivitis, tooth decay, and even bad breath for a healthier mouth. ... the typical mint toothpaste flavor, this gentle fluoride mouthwash is worth adding to ...