Before water fluoridation, children had about three times as many cavities. Because of the important role it has played in the reduction of tooth decay, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has proclaimed community water fluoridation one of ten great public health achievements of the 20th century. read more
The “Fluoride” has very important role in the development of tooth in general and in the development of enamel in particular. It is incorporated in the enamel at molecular level during developmental stage and form Fluoapatite after binding with the hydroxyapatite crystals of the enamel. read more
Fluoride plays a key role in this process by aiding the transformation through the mineral phases, enhancing crystal growth, speeding up the remineralization process, and inhibiting demineralization at the crystal surfaces. read more