The addition of this trace mineral to public water can decrease incidents of tooth decay:

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Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]

A	molybdenum
B	fluoride
C	iodine
D	iron

Explanation:

Detailed explanation-1: -Fluoride helps to rebuild and strengthen the tooth’s surface, or enamel. Water fluoridation prevents tooth decay by providing frequent and consistent contact with low levels of fluoride.

Detailed explanation-2: -Thousands of communities worldwide have reduced rates of tooth decay and improved oral health among their residents through water fluoridation. Studies have shown that water fluoridation can reduce the amount of decay in children’s teeth by as much as 60%.

Detailed explanation-3: -Fluoride is the ionic form of the element fluorine, and it inhibits or reverses the initiation and progression of dental caries (tooth decay) and stimulates new bone formation [1]. Soil, water, plants, and foods contain trace amounts of fluoride.

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