Although these products are advertised to work in a minute, they should be used for four minutes to get maximum benefit.
fluoride
No, a fluoride is a salt. Note that in dental health many compounds called fluoride are not simple fluorides.
Dental decay
Prophy (Prophylaxis), Polish, Fluoride
No. Fluoride is the ion of fluorine with the formula F-. It is commonly found in dental products in the form of sodium fluoride (NaF). Fluorite is calcium fluoride (CaF2), a mineral.
No. Sodium fluoride is an ingredient in most toothpaste and some other dental products such as mouthwash.
Sodium Fluoride attacks the thyroid gland and the immune system. It is a cause of cancer.
Distillation does remove at least some fluoride - this is why a dentist will recommend fluoride treatment at your 6-month dental cleaning if you drink distilled or filtered water. However, to get all the fluoride out the water would have to be deionized.
because the toothpaste has a bad taste
There are a variety of mouthwashes available at your local drug store. You will want to ask your dentist which one is most effective for you and appropriate for your age. Some contain fluoride and/or bacteria-fighting ingredients which will help prevent gum diseases. l
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Fluoride is an ion consisting of a single atom of fluorine atom with a -1 charge. The fluoride in toothpaste and other dental products is sodium fluoride , consisting of sodium, and fluorine.