Believe it or not, you are surrounded by fluoride. It is a naturally occurring mineral found in bones, teeth, air, water, soil, plants, and rocks. Since it helps to prevent dental cavities by strengthening enamel, it is commonly used in dentistry and dental hygienic products. A tiny level of it is also maintained in many of the public water supplies of the United States and other countries, and in some parts of the world, drinking water is naturally high in fluoride. Read on to learn about how fluoride is used to keep your teeth healthy.
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