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2. Remineralisation of teeth - Wikipedia

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   Tooth remineralization is the natural repair process for non-cavitated tooth lesions, [1] [2] in which calcium, phosphate and sometimes fluoride ions are deposited into crystal voids in demineralised enamel. Remineralization can contribute towards restoring strength and function within tooth structure.

3. Toothpaste - Wikipedia

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   Toothpaste is used to promote oral hygiene: it is an abrasive that aids in removing dental plaque and food from the teeth, assists in suppressing halitosis, and delivers active ingredients (most commonly fluoride) to help prevent tooth decay (dental caries) and gum disease . [1]

4. Fluoride varnish - Wikipedia

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   Fluoride varnish is a highly concentrated form of fluoride that is applied to the tooth's surface by a dentist, dental hygienist or other dental professional, as a type of topical fluoride therapy. [1] It is not a permanent varnish but due to its adherent nature it is able to stay in contact with the tooth surface for several hours.

5. Fluoride therapy - Wikipedia

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   The fluoride ions reduce the rate of tooth enamel demineralization and increase the rate of remineralization of teeth at the early stages of cavities. Fluoride exerts these effects by the demineralization and remineralization cycle. [23] The remineralization cycle, critical to decay prevention, occurs when fluoride is present in the oral cavity.

6. Dentifrice - Wikipedia

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   Red tooth powder from India. Tooth powder was historically used among the Romans to clean and whiten teeth, to fix them when loose, to strengthen the gums, and to assuage toothache. [2] [3] [4] They made tooth powder from a variety of substances, such as the bones, hoofs, and horns of certain animals; [2] crabs; oyster [5] and murex shells; and ...

7. Is homemade dog toothpaste safe? A vet weighs in - AOL

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   Well, it’s risky. Most ingredients that humans use in homemade toothpaste can’t be used in dogs. Remember, dogs swallow their toothpaste, not spit – meaning whatever their toothpaste is made ...