Fluoride

Fluoride, a natural mineral, has long been an aid to dental hygiene and has many proven benefits in oral health. The use of fluoride is a staple in oral hygiene and when used properly, is very effective at preventing dental caries (decay), reversing early signs of decay seen as demineralization/erosion, and in the long run, saving a person’s money spent at the dentist. Fluoride is administered in many ways such as toothpastes, oral rinses, topical applications, and drinking water. Despite opposing arguments that fluoride is not a necessary element for dental health, it seems there are still many professionals as well as dental and health organizations that disagree with opposing views and continue to recommend and promote the use of fluoride.…

is higher than countries who do not fluoridate their water. Fluoride has been called the greatest public health achievement of the 20th century, but still there is no proven effect to the American people's teeth. So, why than is 66.3% of the U.S. population receiving fluoridated water and why are taxpayers paying millions of dollars to put a harmful chemicals into their water? Fluoride is a drug and harmful chemical that the people of the U.S. deserve to choose whether or not they want to ingest…

Fluoride is an ionic compound derived from fluorine, the most reactive of all elements. Water fluoridation is the addition of chemical fluoride to public water supplies, for the purpose of reducing cavities. Fluoride was first added to public water supplies in 1945, and now, about two thirds of the U.S. population use fluoridated public water (CDC). Unlike any other water treatment process, fluoridation does not treat the water itself, but rather the person consuming it. The Food and Drug…

Since the early 1940s, the fluoride intake has been heavily debated. During dental visits, patients are told that fluoridation, whether by water or topically, is necessary to get a healthy tooth enamel. However, some argue that exposure to fluoride at an early age could have the opposite effect in children. They argue that early exposure causes dental fluorosis, bone fractures later in life, and even dental caries. The demographic of the children being researched ranges from 1-5 years old. They…

For the water quality characteristic I have chosen fluoride. Here in Vancouver, WA the water is fluoridated using sodium fluoride of about 0.6-0.8 milligrams per liter. Most water supplies contain naturally occurring fluoride and many communities add fluoride to water. The decision for fluoride to be added to Vancouver's drinking water occurred in 1962 and ever since then has been fluoridated in compliance with Vancouver Municipal Code and EPA standards. Fluoride is an important characteristic…

Fluoride In today’s world Oral health tends to be a very touchy subject. I say this because just think about the multitude of ads that come on TV every day pushing you to buy a new tooth whitening solution, a new toothpaste or maybe a new mouth wash for children. Also think about how many bottles of tooth paste you’ve bought over the years? If you really sit and think about it you would be amazed . When one thinks about oral health the first thing that tends to come to mind usually is tooth…

the process of adding fluoride to the water supply so the level reaches approximately 0.7 ppm, or 0.7 milligrams of fluoride per liter of water. The water is fluoridated when the public water system is adjusted to a level that helps to prevent tooth decay and other dental problems. About 95% of fluoride is added to public…

For someone that works in the dental field, fluoride is a topic discussed daily. You will hear things from fluoride being the best thing for your teeth all the way down to fluoride being a toxic poison. While the topic can be debated to death, I personally think the use of fluoride is a major asset in the war on caries. There are many ways we can use this nature-made substance to improve our oral health, but the specific type we will be discussing is water fluoridation. Before we get into the…

prevent tooth decay, many people put their trust in fluoride, which is a very common chemical in toothpaste, mouthwashes and is even added to our water supplies. This practise adjusts the natural fluoride concentration of water to that recommended for improving health. For years, people have believed that fluoride in small doses presents no effects on health and has even proven benefits to strengthening the enamel of teeth, preventing decay and tooth loss. But with the increase in research, we…

How Important Is Fluoride In Your Oral Health? Any dentist will tell you that fluoride can help your teeth remain healthy, but as a patient, you may not understand how it works. In fact, you may not be doing enough to make sure you’re getting the amount of fluoride you need to help your teeth remain healthy. By understanding more about fluoride, you’ll know how cavities can develop and how fluoride can prevent them from happening. Cavity Development Cavities can be created by acids that are…