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| + | Fluoride plays an important role in oral health care in Australia by helping to prevent dental caries and improve overall dental health. It strengthens tooth enamel, making teeth more resistant to acid attacks from plaque bacteria and dietary sugars. Fluoride also promotes remineralisation, allowing early stages of tooth decay to be repaired before cavities develop. In Australia, fluoride is commonly provided through fluoridated drinking water, toothpaste, mouth rinses, and professional dental treatments. Community water fluoridation has been associated with significant reductions in tooth decay, particularly among children and disadvantaged populations, and is considered a cost-effective public health measure. | ||
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Fluoride plays an important role in oral health care in Australia by helping to prevent dental caries and improve overall dental health. It strengthens tooth enamel, making teeth more resistant to acid attacks from plaque bacteria and dietary sugars. Fluoride also promotes remineralisation, allowing early stages of tooth decay to be repaired before cavities develop. In Australia, fluoride is commonly provided through fluoridated drinking water, toothpaste, mouth rinses, and professional dental treatments. Community water fluoridation has been associated with significant reductions in tooth decay, particularly among children and disadvantaged populations, and is considered a cost-effective public health measure.
