Why is fluoride important for dental health?

Why is fluoride important for dental health?

Why is fluoride important for dental health and caries prevention? Enamel is the outer coating of teeth: it is harder than bone and is made of calcium and phosphate; saliva is also loaded with calcium and phosphate and "wets" the teeth to...
What foods and drinks stain the teeth?

What foods and drinks stain the teeth?

Why do certain foods or drinks have the ability to stain our teeth indelibly? There are particular chemical compounds called chromogens that give certain foods and drinks their strong color; other foods, however, contain compounds called...
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