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

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   Experts give insight on how to remineralize teeth and share when it's too late to avoid a filling. ... the acid in whitening strips can erode more tooth structure than can be remineralized and so ...

4. 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 ...

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. What is the healthiest toothpaste? The No. 1 pick, according ...

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   No, spit out the excess but don’t rinse your mouth out, and don’t eat or drink for about 30 minutes after brushing your teeth to get the full benefit of fluoride from the toothpaste, Okano ...

7. 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.