The fluoride mixes with enamel, the hard surface on teeth, to help prevent holes, or cavities,from forming.

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Yes. I've had it also many times, you usually get novacaine for cavities.

有，我也用过很多次了，通常在治疗蛀牙的时候会用到它。

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