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Fluoride protects teeth from the action of bacteria and replaces minerals lost from the surfaces of teeth. This helps prevent tooth decay
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What has the author Donald Raymond McNeil written?
Donald Raymond McNeil has written: 'The fight for fluoridation' -- subject(s): Fluoridation, Water
What has the author H Knowlton Brown written?
H. Knowlton Brown has written: 'Mass control of dental caries by fluoridation of a public water supply: dental effects of water fluoridation' -- subject(s): Dental caries in children, Dental surveys, Fluoridation, Statistics, Water 'A supplementary report relating to A survey of opinions on public dental programs--'
Is fluoridation toxic?
No, in fact, fluorides occur in many natural water sources.
What are uses of apatite the mineral?
The primary use of apatite is in the manufacture of fertilizer, being a source of phosphorus. Apatite also is used in the fluoridation of drinking water and to put protective coatings on metals to prevent rust.
What is the primary reason for water scarcity?
I think Population.
UK is good at doing what kind of business?
"Fluoridation of water," said R Strange.
Why is water fluoridation forced upon us?
Because dentists would rather treat the water than poor people
What is the name of the process that treats water with a chemical to reduce tooth decay reduce causes of osteoporosis and hardening of arteries?
fluoridation
What is the name of the process that treats water with a chemical to reduce tooth decay reduce causes of osteoporosis and hardening of the arteries?
fluoridation
Why is their sodium fluoride in toothpaste?
The hydroxyapatite in your teeth reacts with sodium fluoride to form fluoroapatite. Because of the fluoride ion, it has a far lower solubility in strong acids than hydroxyapatite, preventing tooth decay. This is the reason for fluoridation of water supplies and toothpaste.
What is the primary reason for a business to exist?
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What is the name of the compound written as NaF?
It is called sodium fluoride, and it is used in toothpastes and in fluoridation of water, because the fluoride strengthens tooth enamel.
