Fluoride Toxicity
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Release Date: 2024-01-16
Adequate fluoride intake is beneficial for oral health in both children and adults. It prevents tooth decay through various mechanisms. Fluoride in low concentrations in saliva and plaque delays demineralization and accelerates remineralization of enamel lesions. It also disrupts glycolysis, the process by which cariogenic bacteria metabolize sugars to produce acid, and has bactericidal effects [...]
