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Ep 179 Fluoride 2: Fighting tooth and nail

This Podcast Will Kill You

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The Battle Against Dental Caries

This chapter explores the widespread issue of dental caries, affecting 2.4 billion people globally, and examines how diet and socioeconomic factors influence oral health disparities. It emphasizes the critical role of the oral microbiome, particularly the impact of sugar on cavity formation and the dynamic processes of demineralization and remineralization in teeth. Furthermore, the chapter discusses the importance of saliva and fluoride in maintaining dental health and its protective mechanisms against decay.

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