Fluoride
Fluoride is a mineral that helps teeth against tooth decay protecting them from
cavities. Using fluoride is considered important for having healthy and strong
teeth. You can find fluoride in toothpaste, water, food, rocks, air, soil and
plants.
Dentists recommend the used of fluoride because it strengthens tooth enamel and
makes the tooth more resistant to acid attacks from sugars and plaque bacteria,
thus preventing tooth decay. If you visit your dentist, he/she may apply a
fluoride treatment of higher dosis than is found in commercial products to help
give extra protection against tooth decay and/or to alleviate tooth sensitivity.
