Direcly causes cancer. No human disease including tooth decay will result from a fluoride deficiency. Fluoride is a synthetic poison, and there is enough in the average family toothpaste to kill a small child if ingested. The US and Sweden but not the UK require that fluoride toothpastes be labelled with a special poisons warning. Both animal and human studies show a clear relationship between oral cancer and fluoride.
A chemical compound which is found to strengthen the surface of the teeth to prevent tooth decay. These compounds can be applied directly to the teeth or are found in household water supplies.
A chemical sometimes put into the drinking water supply to help strengthen people's teeth and reduce the number of fillings they need. There have been many arguments about whether this "fluoridation" should be done. Melbourne Water is required by State Government legislation under the Health (Fluoridation) Act 1973 to fluoridate the water supply.
A compound that is sometimes added to drinking water in an effort to help prevent tooth decay.
The ion of fluorine, created when fluorine combines with another element or group of elements. Fluoride protects teeth by becoming incorporated into a mineral called apatite, the major constituent of tooth enamel. Tea is one of the few naturally-occurring sources of fluoride.
A mineral that is effective in preventing and reversing the early signs of dental caries. Fluoride occurs naturally and contains the element fluorine.
Fluoride is a naturally occurring element which strengthens the structure of the tooth and helps to fight tooth decay. Tooth decay in children has greatly reduced over the past 20 years due to naturally occurring fluoride in drinking water in many areas of the UK, and the use of fluoride toothpastes. Ask your dentist or hygienist about the amount of fluoride in the water supply of your local area, and whether your child would benefit from additional fluoride supplements.
Any compound that contains either the F- ion or fluorine with an oxidation state of -1, such as CaF2.
a mineral that helps protect teeth against decay
Sodium fluoride is a compound that can increase bone density and is under study for treating osteoporosis.
a natural mineral that helps prevent decay, which is added to drinking water, toothpaste, mouth rinse and other dental products.
Small amounts of fluoride are added for dental health reasons in accordance with legislation. It is measured in milligrams per litre (mg/L)
a naturally occurring chemical that is sometimes added to water or toothpaste to reduce tooth decay, but which in larger doses is poisonous, causing fluorosis. Fluorosis can stain the teeth, or in very high doses lead to bone damage, bone malformations and even death
is carcinogenic. More than ten thousand cancer deaths per year are linked to fluoridated water. Exposure also can cause tiredness and weakness, mottling of the teeth, wrinkled skin, a prickly sensation in the muscles, kidney and bladder disorders, constipation, vomitting, itching after bathing, excessive thirst, headaches, arthritis, gum diseases, nervousness, diarrhea, hair loss, skin dissorders, stomach disorders, numbness, brittle nails, sinus problems, mouth ulcers, vision problems, eczema, bronchitis and asthma. Excessive fluoride can also reduce blood vitamin C levels, weaken the immune system, and cause birth defects and genetic damage. The use of fluoride has been banned in ten European countries.
A binary compound of fluorine, which is a yellowish gas that is highly reactive and most powerful as an oxidizing agent.
A natural substance known to prevent tooth decay.
A chemical compound used to prevent dental decay, utilized in fluoridated water systems and/or applied directly to the teeth. Fluoride makes the tooth surface stronger so that teeth can resist acid attacks.
a combination of the chemical element Fluorine with some other substance
Fluoride is a naturally occurring element that prevents tooth decay systemically when ingested during tooth development and topically when applied to erupted teeth.
Added to many municipal water supplies, also found naturally. Excessive levels may damage teeth.
Mineral that keeps teeth healthy.
A natural substance that helps guard teeth from decay
A solution of sodium or stannous fluoride applied to the coronal portion of teeth to aid in the prevention of dental decay.
A compound found in the enamel of teeth that makes them more resistant to dental decay. Fluoride can be found in public water supplies, toothpaste, and can be topically applied to the teeth by a dentist.
A chemical element that occurs naturally in great abundance in nature. When found or placed in correct amounts in drinking water, mouthwashes, toothpastes, etc., it helps prevent tooth decay.
a compound of fluorine with a more electropositive element or radical
used to strengthen, protect, and clean teeth.
An element that is naturally occurring that serves to strengthen enamel resulting in teeth that are much more resistant to decay
Topical application of a gel or liquid that prevents decay.
Element that is often added to the water supply and dental products (like toothpaste) to help ensure strong, healthy teeth.
Element found in nature that helps prevent tooth decay.
Chemical that hardens the tooth's Enamel against decay.
Chemical solution or gel hat you place on your teeth to help prevent decay.
A chemical compound that helps strengthen teeth as well as reduce tooth decay and sensitivity.
A chemical that is used to strengthen the tooth enamel which is added to many public water supplies and also toothpaste. General Anesthesia– Controlled state of unconsciousness, accompanied by loss of pain sensation, protective reflexes, including the loss of ability to independently maintain airway and respond purposefully to physical stimulation or verbal communication.
A chemical used for the purpose of preventing dental decay. Fluoride is found in many toothpastes, in fluoridated water, and may be used as a treatment in the dentist's office.
This chemical is an important weapon against tooth decay, but a too large an intake on forming teeth can sometimes contribute to later discoloration.
An ion sometimes added to drinking water in communities across the United States but which has little or no effect on the outcome of beer brewed with that water.
a mineral that helps strengthen teeth enamel making teeth less susceptible to decay. Fluoride is ingested through food or water, is available in most toothpastes, or can be applied as a gel or liquid to the surface of teeth by a dentist.
Traces of fluoride occur naturally in many water sources, particularly ground water. It is not removed by conventional water treatment and some water companies artificially fluoridate water supplies as a protection against tooth decay. See the DWI web site for more information on fluoridation of drinking water. 1500 µg/l
a chemical solution used to harden teeth and prevent decay.
a mineral that can be found in water and toothpaste that can help prevent tooth decay.
A trace mineral that helps prevent tooth decay.
Flouride is a trace mineral (like iodine) called fluorine. In nature, it is found only in compound forms, such as fluorspar (calcium fluoride) in soil, or minerals such as fluorophosphates. It can be found in both fresh and sea water, in food (fish, bone meal, tea), and in our bodies as part of the bone. Fluoride toothpastes will help to safely and effectively prevent tooth decay.
Fluoride is a natural component of minerals in rocks and soils. Widespread use of fluoride in water supplies and oral health products is credited with the dramatic decline in dental caries among children and adults alike. All water contains fluoride, but it is sometimes necessary to add it to some public supplies to attain the optimal amount for dental health. Fluoride makes tooth enamel stronger and more resistant to decay. It also prevents the growth of harmful bacteria and interferes with converting fermentable carbohydrates to acids in the mouth.
A chemical that is used to strengthen the teeth
Fluoride is a compound which occurs naturally in both groundwater and surface water. At low levels, fluoride can provide protection against tooth decay by increasing the durability of tooth enamel. The USEPA has set a maximum drinking water standard for fluoride of 4 parts per million (ppm). EPA has also set a secondary fluoride standard of 2 ppm to protect against dental fluorosis (tooth staining or pitting in developing teeth of children under 9 years old). In the drinking water delivered by Tucson Water, naturally occurring fluoride is found at levels between less than 0.1 to 1.2 ppm, with an average value of 0.4 ppm. The optimum fluoride level for drinking water is 0.8 ppm. Where the fluoride level of drinking water is less than 0.6 ppm, supplements may be worthwhile depending on the individual situation. Please see your medical provider. Currently, Tucson Water does not add fluoride to the drinking water supply.
A compound of fluorine (an element) which be put in different forms such as water, gels, rinses to strengthen up teeth.
A chemical applied to the teeth to prevent tooth decay.
A compound of fluorine. Helps in formation of bones and teeth and prevents teeth decay. Fluoride may be present in drinking water or applied to the teeth. The sources are seafood, fluoridated water and toothpastes.
A water additive which promotes strong teeth. The most common source of fluoride is tap water. (Brita systems remove only a trace amount of fluoride over the life of a filter.)
A substance (gel) applied to teeth after a cleaning is performed. Fluoride helps prevent tooth decay by stopping the breakdown of enamel.
A chemical compound used to prevent dental decay, utilized in fluoridated water systems and/or applied directly to the teeth. See more about toothpaste, click here.
A chemical solution or gel which you put on your teeth. The fluoride hardens your teeth and prevents tooth decay. See "Fluoride"
a compound used in water and dental products and procedures to reduce tooth decay.
A mineral that, in an optimal concentration of approximately 1 ppm, reduce tooth decay. In excessive amounts, it may cause tooth staining problems.
A substance that helps prevent tooth decay. Fluoride may be naturally present in or may be added to drinking water. It may also be applied to the teeth in a gel, toothpaste, or a rinse.
A naturally occurring element found in the soil, water, plants, and animals. Sodium fluoride is regularly added to drinking water supplies, usually as 1 part per million parts of water, for its proven ability to reduce the formation of dental cavities by up to 70%. Fluoride , along with adequate levels of calcium, phosphorus, magnesium and vitamin D is required to maintain strong bones and teeth.
A chemical compound containing fluorine that is used to treat water or applied directly to teeth to prevent decay.
A naturally occurring mineral that is used to prevent tooth decay.
chemical compound added to toothpaste and drinking water that helps strengthen and repair the surface of teeth and prevent cavities
A compound of fluorine with another element or radical. Fluoride compounds are present in drinking water and some foods. Fluoride ions replace hydroxyl ions in hydroxyapatite in teeth, forming fluorapatite, which leads to fewer cavities. Fluoride compounds are therefore added to some toothpastes and dentists may also give a yearly fluoride treatment. It is generally recommended that fluorides be added to water supplies in which the natural level is less than 0.7 ppm in water to increase the concentration to 0.7-1.2 ppm. The addition of fluoride to water systems is one of the major achievements in public health in the 20th century. Fluoride, in combination with calcium and vitamin D, also increases bone mass and lowers the risk of backbone fractures associated with osteoporosis. The only accepted adverse effect of fluoridation is dental fluorosis. See also: Water fluoridation.
a chemical solution that you put on your teeth to harden them and prevent tooth decay.
Fluoride is the ion form of the element fluorine and exists abundantly in living tissue like tooth enamel. Once teeth are developed, fluoride makes the entire tooth structure more resistant to decay. For more information on Fluoride click here.
The recommended maximum level is 4.0 mg/L. A fluoride concentration of approximately 1.0 mg/L in drinking water effectively reduces dental cavities without harmful effects on health. Fluoride may occur naturally in water. Some fluorosis may occur when the fluoride level exceeds the recommended limits.
A naturally-occurring constituent of some water supplies, an excess of which (over 2.0 ppm) can cause discolored teeth (mottling).
This chemical helps to fight against tooth decay, but using too large an amount on forming teeth can sometimes contribute to discoloration later on.
A chemical in most brands of toothpaste and often added to water that binds with the tooth's surface, making it harder (less soluble) and more resistant to decay.
Fluoride is good for dental health but, ironically, in high doses, can also cause discoloration of teeth, a condition known as Fluorosis. It's a natural mineral found in such foods as tea, fish (if eaten with the bones) and processed foods. It's also added to municipal water supplies to help prevent tooth decay. Fluoride toothpastes are also very popular.
A chemical that helps prevent tooth decay. Fluoride may be present in drinking water or applied to the teeth.
a natural chemical that strengthens enamel, the hard outer coating on teeth, helps prevent tooth decay, and helps repair early damage to teeth.