The primary mechanism by which toothpaste prevents tooth decay is through the action of fluoride. Fluoride incorporated into toothpaste strengthens tooth enamel by promoting the formation of fluorapatite, a crystalline structure more resistant to acid dissolution than hydroxyapatite, the main component of enamel.
Toothpaste prevents tooth decay by :
Asked in UPSC NDA 1 2023 · Topic: Food Preservation, Nutrition, Medicine, etc. (Chemistry of Soaps, Detergents, and Personal Care Products)
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Answer: C. the action of fluoride.
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