Answer
Sodium fluoride toothpaste reduces tooth decay when applied topically after teeth erupt by inhibiting demineralisation and promoting remineralisation of the tooth surface, acting on both enamel and exposed dentine.
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- Fluoride 2800 ppm ToothpasteMorningside Healthcare Ltd · emc · SmPC §5.1 Pharmacodynamic properties · Version 4Document updated
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