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Fluoride, Not Brushing Alone, Key to Preventing Cavities
How 2 Israeli newsrooms (in Russian, Hebrew) covered this story — translated into English and compared side by side.
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By Ирен Давид
What happened
Fluoride, not just brushing, is the primary defense against cavities by strengthening tooth enamel. Studies show mechanical cleaning alone is insufficient, while fluoride toothpaste and water fluoridation significantly reduce cavity incidence. Israel stopped fluoridating its water in 2014.
- 01Fluoride, not brushing alone, is the main factor in preventing cavities.
- 02Mechanical cleaning removes plaque but is insufficient for cavity prevention.
- 03Fluoride toothpaste significantly reduces cavity incidence.
- 04Water fluoridation is an effective public health measure against cavities.
- 05Israel stopped fluoridating its drinking water in 2014.
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