Fluoride

children and prevention is vital to their development. Fluoride varnish is a topical 5% sodium fluoride concentration applied to the surface of teeth twice a year in hopes to prevent these cavities. (Moyer, 2014) The purpose of this paper was to determine if fluoride varnish treatments are successful in the prevention of dental caries in children. Pediatric Population Affected The population at risk for developing caries due to lack of fluoride in the combined articles range from the first…

This paper explores multiple published articles that have reported results from research conducted case studies displaying the relationship between fluoride and oral health when discussing the fluoride concentration within a public water system. These articles, however, are quite similar in their findings, yet differ in the location the study was conducted in and age groups that were focused on. This paper examines Banóczy (2013), Peterson (2015), as well as O’Sullivan & O’Connell’s (2015)…

costs which is why the addition of fluoride to drinking water is necessary in today’s society (Janus, 2014, para. 7). Fluoride is a mineral which occurs naturally in a community water system from sources such as rocks, soil, fresh and ocean water. Research has proven that there are lower rate of cavities seen in areas with a moderate rate of water fluoridation (“Fluoridation of Water,” 2009, para. 1). Although, some critics have claimed that the addition of fluoride to water is able to cause…

Fluoride, consumed in its varying forms, undergoes hydrolysis in the stomach which frees fluorine anions (F-), completely releasing them from their parent compound (Turney, et al., 2011). The fluorine anion is referred to as fluoride, the molecule of focus in this toxicological report. Fluoride readily crosses cell membranes by means of a pH gradient in which its negative charge becomes attracted to the free hydrogen cations found in acidic environments. This gradient and binding of fluoride…

existing knowledge of the use of fluorides. Further elaboration of necessary safety precautions and proper use of fluoridated dental products. It will touch base on some of the common questions that surround water fluoridation as well. Research articles compiled from the American Dental Association (ADA), US Government., and other scholarly articles were used to bring closure to the patient’s questions. This paper will begin with explanations of the use of fluoride/fluoridated products, and how…

components. Fluoride is broadly conveyed in the earth. In January of 1945, Grand Rapids in the United States, fluoridated the water in the community to a level of 1 ppm as a dental caries aversion measure. Nonetheless, water fluoridation remains a disputable general wellbeing measure. The article reviews the importance of Fluoride and the effects on human health. Fluoride is used widely in dentistry to help fight dental carries (cavities) in patients. “It is widely accepted that fluoride…

Fluoride: Uses, Effects and Controversies Fluoride is a plentiful, naturally occurring component, which can also be created in a laboratory. Fluoride is found naturally in soil, water, foods, and other minerals. Synthesized fluoride is commonly added to drinking water, toothpaste, mouthwashes and other chemicals. While fluoride generally has positive effects, as with anything, moderation is key. Too much fluoride can result in tooth and even bone damage. There is also growing…

is no question that excessive amounts of fluoride cause dental fluorosis, there is a very large body of evidence linking fluoride to cancer, arthritis, hypothyroidism and neurotoxicity. If this wasn’t enough, there is historical evidence that the approval of fluoride as “safe” for human consumption has been enacted fraudulently. As the evidence mounts, it is quite clear that water fluoridation is…

Many of us wonder what the benefits of fluoride are. Fluoride is one of the earth's most common compounds and naturally exists in water, but the fluoride is too low to replace proper dental care. For more than 70 years cities have included fluoride into their water supply because it is the easiest way to help people who may not visit the dentist regularly. Smaller communities with their own water supply take fluoride supplements because fluoride protects the teeth from tooth decay. The…

Overall the experiment provided significant data, despite problems with reagent contamination. Iron (III)-thiocyanate complexes in equilibrium, meaning that external and internal forces on the equilibrium can shift toward the reactants or the complex. External forces are changes to the chemical or physical environment that effect the equilibrium. Internal forces are changes to the bonds or chemical nature of the complex itself. These effects are used to study the optimal chromogenic reagent,…