Blog posts tagged with 'fluoridefree'

Tooth decay arises from bacteria converting sugars into enamel-dissolving acids, countered by toothpastes that promote remineralization—fluoride leads with robust evidence for cavity prevention and acid resistance (1000–1500 ppm recommended, used as a pea-sized amount for adults or rice-grain smear for young kids, spit without rinsing), while fluoride-free alternatives like hydroxyapatite (HAp,...