FLUORIDE: A naturally occurring mineral, that helps to prevent cavities in children and adults by making the outer surfaces of your teeth (enamel) more resistant to the acid attacks that cause tooth decay. Fluoride is absorbed into your enamel, the tooth’s outer layer, where it replenishes lost calcium and phosphorus, which keep your teeth hard and strong. Your teeth go through demineralization (losing calcium and other important minerals) and remineralization (regaining those lost minerals) all the time. Fluoride helps the important remineralization process. Santaquin Dentistry www.santaquindentistry.com 801-658-0221