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What is the approximate fluoride concentration in community water supplies?
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∙ 10y ago
I work in an lab where we routinely check fluoride levels in municipal water and the concentration is usually around 0.7 ppm, this is for Port Hueneme California.
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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.
Where is fluorine used in everyday life?
As fluoride it's used to prevent tooth decay, in toothpastes and in water supplies.
What is the importance of fluorine?
Fluorine is used in many substances, including fluoride that is pumped into the water supplies of many cities because of the scientific evidence that fluoride prevents cavities in people's teeth.
What does fluride do for you?
Fluoride is a natural element found in the earth's crust as well as in water and air. It's also considered a nutrient because our bodies need fluoride to grow and develop properly. Decades ago, scientists discovered that kids who naturally had more fluoride in their drinking water had fewer cavities. In the mid-1940s, communities started to put more fluoride in their water supplies to protect people against tooth decay. Fluoride helps because, when teeth are growing, it mixes with tooth enamel - that hard coating on your teeth. That prevents tooth decay, or cavities. But fluoride can help even after your teeth are formed. It works with saliva to protect tooth enamel from plaque and sugars. By using fluoride toothpaste, for instance, everyone can enjoy some cavity protection. Fewer cavities means healthier teeth when you're an adult - and less chance of having to wear false teeth (dentures) when you're old! So how do you get your fluoride? Ask your dentist the next time you have an appointment. In addition to fluoride toothpaste, he or she might recommend a mouthwash that has fluoride in it. And if your drinking water doesn't have fluoride in it, your dentist might suggest supplements - which are like vitamins containing fluoride. Just how effective is fluoridated water? Thanks to it, dentists say half of kids between 5 and 17 have never had a cavity in their permanent teeth.
Was fluorine man made?
Fluorine is a naturally occurring element. However, because it is highly reactive it never occurs naturally as a pure element; it is only found in compounds such as fluorite. Elemental fluorine must be separated from its compounds by artificial means.
Natural flouraid decrees dental caries same as added flouraid?
It all has to do with the concentration of FLUORIDE. Through extensive research over many decades, it has been determined that the optimal fluoride concentration in drinking water supplies to reduce the incidence of dental cavities in the population is 1 part per billion. If this concentration occurs naturally in a water supply, nothing needs to be done. If the naturally occurring fluoride is below the optimal concentration, addition fluoride can be added as necessary.
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.
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.
Was is the result by adding fluoride to water supplies?
we have better water and the water will promot good
How does fluoride help teeth?
Fluoride helps the enamel on your teeth become harder. This helps your teeth to resist decay and cavities. Many countries add fluoride to their water supplies to make sure everyone gets enough! You can also buy fluoride mouthwash to make sure your teeth are good and healthy.
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.
Where is fluorine used in everyday life?
As fluoride it's used to prevent tooth decay, in toothpastes and in water supplies.
What is the most reliable source of dietary fluoride?
No, most natural dietary fluoride comes from mineral deposits containing fluoride salts, this then leaches into drinking water. But with only a few rare exceptions this is rare. Most municipal water supplies have fluoride added and this would overwhelm any natural dietary fluoride sources.
Which mineral when added to water supplies is responsible for lowering the rate of dental carries in the US?
Fluoride... It's routinely added to domestic water supplies, to help strengthen peoples' teeth.
What is the importance of fluorine?
Fluorine is used in many substances, including fluoride that is pumped into the water supplies of many cities because of the scientific evidence that fluoride prevents cavities in people's teeth.
Do beavers have Fluorine?
It depends on their water supply, Some areas have natural supplies of fluoride in the water, and beavers in those areas would naturally absorb it.
Is Glacier water that is purchased out of vending machines flouridated?
Not unless it says "Fluoride" somewhere on the bottle. If it is truly spring or glacier water it has no fluoride added naturally. If you're asking about the "Glacier" branded vending machines found outside of supermarkets, they do not dispense water from glaciers. They are connected to municipal water supplies. They use a multi-step purification process to purify the tap water. One of the steps in their purification process is reverse osmosis. Reverse osmosis can be effective in removing fluoride from water. It's likely that some percentage of the fluoride added to municipal water supplies will remain. How large a percentage depends on the type of membrane used in the process.
