Why Does Fluoride Treatment Render Teeth More Resistant to Decay

question 101

Multiple Choice

Why does fluoride treatment render teeth more resistant to decay?

• A)Fluoride kills the bacteria in the mouth that make the acids that decay teeth.
• B)Fluoride stimulates production of tooth enamel to replace that lost to decay.
• C)Fluoride reduces saliva production, keeping teeth drier and thus reducing decay.
• D)Fluoride converts hydroxyapatite to fluoroapatite that is less reactive with acids.
• E)Fluoride dissolves plaque, reducing its decaying contact with teeth.

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