Fluoride’s oral health benefits explained

Tooth enamel undergoes a continuous process of demineralization and remineralization, and tooth decay is a possibility whenever excessive demineralization causes damage to the tooth enamel, a dentist tells PopSugar. That’s why adequate intake of fluoride is important. An ideal source of fluoride is fluoridated water, which lowers tooth decay rates by 25%, according to the CDC, and other sources such as fluoridated toothpastes and mouthrinses also help.