Why No Dairy After Fluoride: The Chemical Interference Explained
                                
                                
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                                According to the Linus Pauling Institute, the absorption of fluoride can be reduced by 10 to 25 percent when ingested with high concentrations of calcium. This is the primary reason why dental professionals recommend no dairy after fluoride treatments, as the calcium in dairy products can form insoluble complexes with the fluoride and prevent it from effectively binding to tooth enamel.