Sodium fluoride

What’s in This Toothpaste is a formal and informational essay. Bodanis’ essay has an overall explicit thesis, which is to be aware of ingredients in your toothpaste hence the title “What’s in This Toothpaste?” Some background information for the reader would be that Canadian laws require manufacturers to label all ingredients on a product (Bodanis, 10). Bodanis starts by listing the three major ingredients; water, chalk, and titanium dioxide. Next, he describes other enhancing ingredients in the paragraphs that follow such as glycerine glycol, seaweed molecules, paraffin oil, detergent, and peppermint oil. Firstly, an effective example of diction is how Bodanis uses technical words such as titanium dioxide, formaldehyde, fluoride, etc. just…

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…

hotly debated topic. Although being hailed by the CDC as one of the top 10 public health achievements of the 20th century, water fluoridation has been heavily criticized by governments, scientists and even dentists from its inception. With fluoride’s recent classification as hazardous waste, fluoridation policies have come under renewed scrutiny. While there is no question that excessive amounts of fluoride cause dental fluorosis, there is a very large body of evidence linking fluoride to…

of the the 55, I will apply the glass ionomer/composite laminate techique. Otherwise known as the ‘closed sandwich tecqnique’, this method is suitable for deep cavities. In addition, the fluoride release and effective chemical bonding properties of GIC to enamel and dentine will provide a good seal for the cavity and protect the pulp. Moreover, the usage of GIC as a sealant in the absence of healthy dentinde minimise polymerisation shrinkage related to resin-composite (Vilkinis,…

(such as mouth rinse, toothpaste or fluoride tablets), and consumption of CWF (Cheng, Chalmers, & Sheldon, 2007; RSNZ & PMCSA, 2014). As a preventative measure…

Blaylock highlights how independent study after study has shown that fluoride increases cancer rates, increases bone disorders, which as Blaylock points out is a good way of increasing mortality rates amongst the elderly, and also leads to profound neurological disorders. Blaylock highlights the research of Phyllis Mullenix, Ph.D, who during her tenure at Harvard University conducted one of the largest studies into fluoride’s effects on the brain in animals. Mullenix found that offspring of…

Some cities in the United States have begun to consider adding the chemical fluoride into their water. Supposedly this action would reduce tooth decay and dental cost. Fluoridated water has been consumed throughout the years, however, it has recently been viewed as an outdated method. Portland, along with other Oregon communities, have also begun to discuss the idea of fluoridating their tap water. While people may support this concept, others believe it is ineffective and dangerous. It has…

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…

Should water fluoridation be implemented internationally? Water fluoridation refers to the controlled addition of fluoride to a public water supply to reduce tooth decay, usually accomplished by adding sodium fluoride, fluorosilicic acid or sodium fluorosilicate to water of which fluorosilicic acid is the most common. Fluoride helps to protect our teeth by a variety of ways such as altering the structure of developing enamel and encouraging remineralisation ensuring that the enamel crystals are…

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…