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Help dental experts! my toothpaste doesn't contain flouride but my drinking water does, are my teeth protected enough?
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Most likely yes: Fluoride in the toothpast is in low concentration, and does not retain on the surface long enough much anticariogenic activity. It is the mechanical cleaning that is very important in oral hygiene. However, Fluoride gives the toothpaste the clean minty taste. Periodic check up with your dentist will determine if there is any cariogenic activity affecting your dentition requiring treatment.
Answered 6/25/2014
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Fluoride: Fluoride in your water doesn't have the preventative power of the Fluoride in toothpaste. The Fluoride one ingests in their water is more beneficial when the teeth are forming as it is incorporated in the physical structure of the tooth, making it more resistant to decay. Once the teeth are formed, the topical application of Fluoride in the toothpaste is a better deterrent..
Answered 5/29/2016
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