How does fluoride work to protect my teeth from cavities?
Fluoride helps to fight cavities through a process called remineralization. A cavity usually starts as a very small weak spot in the enamel of a tooth. After continual bombardment by acid and bacteria, this weak spot can become a fully developed cavity. Acids play a major role in the cavity’s process because they remove minerals (namely calcium and phosphorous) from the tooth, making it more susceptible to decay. This process is called demineralization. Fluoride counteracts this effect and actually helps to reverse demineralization by fostering the return of lost minerals to the demineralized site. This positive process of returning minerals to the mineral-starved site is defined as remineralization. Aquafresh® also fights cavities by helping to reduce the production of acids by physically removing the bacteria which are the source of acids that can actually cause teeth to demineralize.
Fluoride helps to fight cavities through a process called remineralization. A cavity usually starts as a very small weak spot in the enamel of a tooth. After continual bombardment by acid and bacteria, this weak spot can become a fully developed cavity. Acids play a major role in the cavity’s process because they remove minerals (namely calcium and phosphorous) from the tooth, making it more susceptible to decay. This process is called demineralization. Fluoride counteracts this effect and actually helps to reverse demineralization by fostering the return of lost minerals to the demineralized site. This positive process of returning minerals to the mineral-starved site is defined as remineralization. Aquafresh® also fights cavities by helping to reduce the production of acids by physically removing the bacteria which are the source of acids that can actually cause teeth to demineralize. Additionally, Aquafresh® adds fluoride to the tooth’s crystal lattice, making it more resistant to a
