Fluoride
Fluoride is the additive.
The element that is used to fight tooth decay in toothpaste is fluoride. There are debates as to how safe and effective this element is when added to toothpaste or water.
Fluoride
Fluoride
florine
Flourine is the element.It is added as flouride ions.
which element present in our toothpaste protects out tooth from the tooth decay?
florine
Floride is added to toothpaste to strengthen the enamel of the tooth. This helps prevent tooth decay, particularly in children.
Fluoride helps prevent tooth decay
Fluorine is the element used in toothpaste to help prevent tooth decay, in protective coatings for teeth to strengthen enamel, and in Teflon for its non-stick properties.
I do not believe that anything is added to help tooth decay. Fluorides are added to fight (not help!) tooth decay.