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Is flouride healthy for you?
you need just the right amount of fluoride for optimal health (prevention of cavities). If the water in your area is fluoridated, then usually you do not need supplemental fluoride (you can look this up for your city). If the water is not fluoridated, then you should take supplemental fluoride, though it is most effective if applied as a varnish by a dentist. Too much fluoride can discolor the teeth (fluorosis), so you really shouldn't take supplements unless you know you need them.
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.
Why do you need one zinc ion and two fluoride ions for the formula zinc fluoride?
In any ionic compound the charges of the ions must balance out to zero. The zinc ion has a 2+ charge while the fluoride ion has a 1- charge. So zinc fluoride must contain two fluoride ions for every zinc ion.
Does boiling water eliminate the fluoride content?
But merely boiling the water will not eliminate the fluoride and can in fact concentrate it because you have the same amount of fluoride in less water. You can distill the water. Meaning you can boil the water then capture the steam, which will be pure. But the process is expensive. You need special filters to remove the fluoride.
What two compounds are in sodium fluoride?
Sodium fluoride is the only compound in sodium fluoride.
What is the primary way that people naturally get fluoride in their diet?
Drinking Fresh Water
How much fluoride does a teenage girl need?
10 Quarts
What is the chemical formula for nitrogen fluoride?
The chemical formula for nitrogen fluoride is NF, because when created they only need one of each to bond
Why is iron iodine and fluoride added to the human diet?
Iron is essential for hemoglobin production, iodine is important for the production of thyroxidine
Is flouride healthy for you?
you need just the right amount of fluoride for optimal health (prevention of cavities). If the water in your area is fluoridated, then usually you do not need supplemental fluoride (you can look this up for your city). If the water is not fluoridated, then you should take supplemental fluoride, though it is most effective if applied as a varnish by a dentist. Too much fluoride can discolor the teeth (fluorosis), so you really shouldn't take supplements unless you know you need them.
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.
Why do you need one zinc ion and two fluoride ions for zinc fluoride formula?
In any ionic compound the charges of the ions must balance out to zero. The zinc ion has a 2+ charge while the fluoride ion has a 1- charge. So zinc fluoride must contain two fluoride ions for every zinc ion.
Why do you need one zinc ion and two fluoride ions for the formula zinc fluoride?
In any ionic compound the charges of the ions must balance out to zero. The zinc ion has a 2+ charge while the fluoride ion has a 1- charge. So zinc fluoride must contain two fluoride ions for every zinc ion.
Does boiling water eliminate the fluoride content?
But merely boiling the water will not eliminate the fluoride and can in fact concentrate it because you have the same amount of fluoride in less water. You can distill the water. Meaning you can boil the water then capture the steam, which will be pure. But the process is expensive. You need special filters to remove the fluoride.
What vitamins or herbs promote strong teeth?
Teeth are a type of bone, and as such they benefit from vitamin D and calcium in the diet; they also benefit from a small amount of a fluoride compound, although this remains controversial in some circles. However, it is a fact that if your teeth suffer from abnormal temperature sensitivity, you will need to use a special toothpaste for sensitive teeth, which contains both fluoride and potassium compounds. Taken together, fluoride and potassium ions are very beneficial to the enamel exterior of teeth.calcium
Is fluoride an oxidation of fluoride?
No, The fluoride ion is a reduced form of fluorine.
Does the town of Guilderland add fluoride to water?
No information about adding fluoride to the town's water could be found on the town's website. To find out if they add fluoride, you may need to call their water mangement department. To go to their site, see the Related Link.
