The topic of fluorinated water is highly debated and a controversial topic around the world. According to the Fluoride
The topic of fluorinated water is highly debated and a controversial topic around the world. According to the Fluoride
PreviDent was prescribed to the patient because the patient is at a high risk for caries due to active decay and a lack of access to fluoride. A referral was needed for patient X due to areas of…
They convinced that fluoride is mineral that occurs naturally in most water supplies. Also they say it is safe and effective in preventing tooth decay.…
For uncontrolled diabetes patients, prophylactic antibiotic premedication should be considered before periodontal instrumentation. As part of treatment, fluoride application is indicated to reduce the risk of caries, nutrition counseling is recommended due to patient’s constant need…
ASSIGNMENT #2 :DIVERSITY ASSIGNMENT (TYPED) Step 1. I once had a patient who was born in Georgia, and me being Mexican of course we will have different ideas, beliefs, and thought processes. So he brought his four children to clinic, I explained to him about getting the girls some topical fluoride, and I didn’t even get to explain the benefits and the procedure of giving them fluoride when he cut me off and said no.…
Fluorite, also called fluorspar, is a mineral made up of calcium and fluoride or calcium fluoride. It can come in every single color on the color spectrum. Fluorite dates back at least to the 1500s and has many industrial uses. Its crystals are cubic shaped.…
Do you know the source of your water and what is in it? Most people don’t understand the importance of knowing where your water comes from. Tap water contains over 140 contaminants. Some of these include chemicals like arsenic, uranium, and dangerous bacteria found in sewage.…
How often do you get thirty? Does a glass of water seem to do the job? The research question I am investigating is What is the preferred type of drinking water, NYC bottled water of tap water? This research question is important because we need to know whether the best tasting water is the one most people drink.…
Every person deserves the right to clean and healthy water free of contaminants…
Introduction Fluoride in drinking water is known for both beneficial and detrimental effects on health. The fact that the problems associated with the excess fluoride in drinking water is highly endemic and widespread in countries like India prompted many researchers to explore quite a good number of both organic and inorganic materials adopting various processes. Fluoride is a salt of element fluorine. It is well recognized as an element of public health concern. Fluoride is present universally in almost every water (higher concentrations are found in ground water), earth crust, many minerals, rocks etc.…
For many years water fluoridation has been used all around the world. This is the process of when fluoride is added to water to prevent tooth decay, which toughens the enamel of teeth in children and adults, but has been a health issue in communities (“Fluoride Information Network”, n.d). The way that tooth decay forms is with bacteria that make acid to remove minerals from teeth. Therefore, fluoride prevents the cavities from expanding throughout the mouth. Other than just preventing tooth decay, water fluoridation prevents infection, loss of teeth, pain, and improves the qualities of life by saving money in dental treatments (“Fluoride Information Network”, n.d).Water fluoridation is used mainly to improve people's health by doing it in an easy way (“Pros and Cons of Fluoride”, 2010).…
What we eat and drink is of utmost importance of our health. Particularly for the athletes, food and water is of special importance. This is because athletes need more energy and vigor to be able to indulge in various physical activities and sports. In this regard, ionized water is of extra ordinary significance for superior athletic performance.…
According to Life Magazine (1997) “The filtration of drinking water plus the use of chlorine is probably the most significant public health advancement of the millennium” As consumers have started to gain an increased knowledge of the health effects of chlorination, greater requirements and expectations…
Fighting Back Against Water Pollution Water pollution needs to be reviewed as the increase in toxins in possible drinking water has increased in the last 20 years. Through the use of our technology and use alternative renewable energy sources, re-evaluating our usage and methods of disposing waste preserving both fresh and marine water in the United States. A common discrepancy that is brought up when discussing water pollution is whether the cost will become too large to even begin creating change, that the amount of resources required to implement could be used elsewhere for a more immediate impact. The discussion of environmental problems is a topic of many political debates, but throughout the years scientific evidence has documented the…
Is bottled water inferior to tap water? Bottled water has a plethora of benefits and is constantly impacting our daily lives. Benefits may include, but are not limited to, increase in water intake, convenience, and the ability to be easily prepared for disasters. For these reasons, bottled water is arguably superior to the “municipal supply.” Americans spend billions of dollars on bottled water every year, but why are Americans drinking so much water?…
As the evidence mounts, it is quite clear that water fluoridation is…