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Will potassium nitrate protect enamel in toothpaste?
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Toothpaste use: Potassium nitrate is designed to reduce sensitivity by occluding the dentinal tubules in teeth. It doesn't have a specific role in protecting the enamel.
Answered 3/15/2017
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