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What is the recommended daily dosage of fluoride (in a prescribed supplement) for a child over three years of age living in an area where the drinking water is free of fluoride?
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1.0 mg
Edwin Mitchell
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What chemical is added to water to protect teeth?
Fluoride is added to drinking water to prevent tooth decay
What is the use of fluoride toothpaste?
Fluoride ions in small amounts strengthen the surface of tooth enamel, hydroxyapatite. In an area where drinking water contains no natural traces of fluoride people get more caries and need more fillings. In some countries fluoride is added to drinking water.
Fluoride is added to drinking water supplies in many states People cannot see fluoride in the water because it?
dissolves to form a colorless solution.
Why are some substances such as magnesium fluoride and calcium allowed in drinking water?
in small doses not harmful
Does toothpaste contain fluoride?
Most toothpastes do contain fluoride. Usually it is written on the label. Fluoride can give an extra protection to teeth from decay. But it is not recommended for children because if they swallow too much of it, they can develop fluorosis (stains on teeth that are unesthetic but harmless).
Why is fluorine used in refrigerators?
Fluoride can be defined as organic and inorganic compounds consisting of fluorine element. A fluoride ion is fluorine in its ionic form. Fluoride can form a binary compound with another element. There are a number of common fluoride components including sodium fluoride, calcium fluoride, oxygen difluoride and hydrofluoric acid. Fluoride is prescribed as a medication in its concentrated form. Fluoride is also believed to strengthen the enamel of tooth. The common uses of fluoride include adding its components to toothpaste for preventing cavities, prescribed for treatment, purification of drinking water, and uses as a component in other oral hygiene products
What does fluoride do to your drinking water?
Fluoride is added to public drinking water to help prevent cavities.
Do they have fluoride is in your water supply and what the concentration of fluoride in your drinking water is?
yes
Does water have fluoride?
Pure water does not contain fluoride, but much drinking water does contain fluoride that is deliberately added to reduce tooth decay of children who drink the water. Some drinking water supplies also contain fluoride naturally.
What is fluoride vitamin tablets used for?
it is a supplement used to prevent cavities.
Is there fluoride in the Cottonwood AZ drinking water supply?
No Sedona, Arizona does not put fluoride in it's water supply. In the US over 70 percent of cities and towns put fluoride in the drinking water.
Is drinking water containing fluoride worse for health than not drinking water at all?
Drinking water containing fluoride at recommended levels is safe and provides dental benefits in preventing tooth decay. Fluoridated water has been shown to strengthen tooth enamel and reduce cavities. Not drinking water at all can lead to dehydration and multiple health issues, making it more harmful than drinking water containing fluoride.
What chemical is added to water to protect teeth?
Fluoride is added to drinking water to prevent tooth decay
What is the use of fluoride toothpaste?
Fluoride ions in small amounts strengthen the surface of tooth enamel, hydroxyapatite. In an area where drinking water contains no natural traces of fluoride people get more caries and need more fillings. In some countries fluoride is added to drinking water.
How does the fluoride get into human body?
Drinking water,toothpaste
How many forms of fluoride are there?
Well, I don't have a number for you. I can tell you that in Dentistry we use 3 main types of fluoride for therapeutic use. NaF also known as sodium fluoride APF also know is acidulated phosphate fluoride SnF also known as stannous fluoride Fluoride may occur in many other forms that I am not aware of, but these are the forms that are used to produce clinical results. I couldn't tell you how many forms of fluoride there, but if you are concerned that you need fluoride for your teeth, don't worry, If you get your teeth cleaned the recommended twice a year, the dentist should do a fluoride treatment. That is plenty. Also, If you live in the city, you are getting additional fluoride because most cities add a small amaount of fluoride to their drinking water resurves for this purpose, not to mention it helps keep the water you are drinking healthy. i thought there was like 600 and even more
Fluoride makes the enamel on teeth more resistant to disease?
ADDITIONAL FLUORIDE IS A POISON - - - YOU CAN FIND NORMAL AMOUNT IN DRINKING WATER
