Dietary fluoride is important to
a. decrease staining of teeth.
b. decrease sensitivity of teeth.
c. stimulate production of saliva.
d. increase the strength of tooth enamel.
D
Dietary fluoride is important to increase the strength of tooth enamel. It does not decrease stain-ing or sensitivity of teeth or stimulate production of saliva.
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