If cavities are caused by bacteria and alcohol is very efficient at killing them why alcohol is not used in toothpaste production?
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The ionic fluoride in saliva, in plaque, and within enamel and dentin shifts the equilibrium of demineralization-remineralization toward remineralization. Fluoride acts as a catalyst for uptake of calcium and phosphate ions and results in a greater efficiency in remineralizing the areas of enamel and dentin that have been affected by acidic attack
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