Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
A member asked:
What is the primary mechanism associated with the role of fluoride inhibiting dental caries?
5 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Fluoride&dental cari: Before 1980, when dental caries was more common and more severe.Thus many different way of use of Fluoride evolved.A cariogenic bacteria metabolises carbs and produce acid., can eat up the enamel.Applying fl.Gel or other products to the teeth leaves a temp layer of calcium Fluoride like material on the enamel surface is released as the acid makes pH drop, and prevents erosion of the tooth.
Answered 1/12/2015
5.8k views
Helps remineralize.: Fluoride works on the enamel surface to create a stronger enamel crystal, fluorohydroxyapatite (fa), that is more resistant ( less soluble) to the acidic environment. Fa forms if there is fluoride, calcium and phosphate in the saliva.
Answered 6/25/2014
5.7k views
Related Questions
A member asked:
Can adding fluoride to water really reduce tooth decay?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
Is the amount of fluoride in our water supply dangerous? Can it affect tooth decay?
8 doctors weighed in across 3 answers
A member asked:
I need some help please! why should you use a tooth brush containing fluoride to prevent tooth decay?
4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
A member asked:
My doctor adivised me to use toothpaste (I have some tooth decay). How can I reduce the risk of fluoride? Can fluoride cause ulcers? Thanks.
4 doctors weighed in across 3 answers
A member asked:
Fluoride cryolite is a rat killer and used on foods 2/3 of all eggs get powered and used for processing food at allow 900ppm what is the goal blood level limits to help prevent tooth decay for fluoride where can I find the fda approval for safety and effe
A doctor has provided 1 answer
People also searched for:
Does fluoride produce fluorapatite crystals to help prevent dental caries?
How do you explain the mechanism responsible for the formation of dental caries by resident microorganisms?
What are prons nd cons of using silver Diamine fluoride to treat cavity.Why it is used so rarely and dentist often use traditional way of drilling to fight cavity?
How effective are fluoride injections (Aquafresh) for treating a cavity?
Could fluoride in drinking water prevent tooth decay?
Didn't find what you're looking for?
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.
Ask your questionMore of what we treat
Download HealthTap
Video visit and message your doctor
