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[โ€“] [email protected] 1 points 2 hours ago* (last edited 2 hours ago) (1 children)

yes fluoride diffuses into enamel and chemically and mechanically hardens it. this effect is strongly linked to better dental outcomes for children and adults. also, tons of places actually remove fluoride to the needed levels because it is naturally higher.

[โ€“] [email protected] 1 points 2 hours ago

That's good. My first instinct would've been that what's in toothpaste is plenty.