Question # 55

Passage excerpt: “Fluoride not only strengthens enamel but also inhibits bacterial metabolism, reducing acid production in plaque.”

Which mechanism describes fluoride’s role beyond enamel strengthening?

Options:

A.

Promotes bacterial growth

B.

Inhibits bacterial metabolism

C.

Increases acid production

D.

Enhances sugar breakdown

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