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Toothpaste works with toothbrushing to clean teeth and fight plaque bacteria. 1  Specifically: 2  Toothpaste contains abrasives which physically scrub away plaque. In addition, toothpaste abrasives help remove food stains from teeth and polish tooth surfaces. 3  Toothpaste delivers fluoride to the teeth. Fluoride incorporates itself into tooth enamel weakened by acid attack, making it more resistant to future acid attack from plaque bacteria and food. This is perhaps the most important function of toothpaste, and is responsible for the dramatic reduction of cavities in today's society. Some toothpastes contain ingredients which chemically hinder the growth of plaque bacteria.
1. Fluoride. This was probably the first additive to toothpaste that brought it under the jurisdiction of the Food & Drug Administration and made toothpaste part drug, part cosmetic. Over time, a fluoride toothpaste can improve the strength of teeth, but the fluoride itself does nothing to make teeth cleaner. Some people are scared of fluoride so they donât use it. Their choice. Professionally speaking, I know that the benefits of a fluoride additive far outweigh the risks.