It is the element Fluorine. It is added as Fluoride.
Sodium fluoride.
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Flourine is the element.It is added as flouride ions.
The element fluorine, as stannous fluoride or as sodium fluoride, is added to toothpaste (and some drinking water) to aid in the strengthening of tooth enamel.
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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 is the additive.
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An important element in standard toothpaste is Fluorine. Fluorine (F) is the first element in the Group 17(7) - Halogen family.
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