fluoridates
Adds dental protection
Fluoridates is the verb form meaning to add fluoride to something, especially a public water supply, to reduce tooth decay.
Water fluoridation became widespread in the mid-20th century and remains standard public health practice in many countries: The city fluoridates its drinking water.
The practice has sparked controversy among those who oppose it as government overreach or question its safety.
Empty space within
- enamelHard glossy coating
- toothpasteOral cleaning gel
- decayGradual organic breakdown
- preventionStopping something before occurring
mineralization · plaque · dentist · oral hygiene · fluorosis · brushing · flossing · mouthwash
Cleaning supply for consumption
- tap waterPlumbed household drinking source
- drinking waterSafe liquid for consumption
- municipalOf city government
- chlorinationDisinfecting with a halogen
potable · filtration · water supply · parts per million · dosing · reservoirs · utilities · infrastructure
Formal argument on issues
- oppositionActive resistance or dissent
- consentVoluntary agreement given
- ethicsStudy of right conduct
- activismDirect effort for reform
skepticism · lobbying · legislation · policy · toxicity · risks · overdose · mandate
cavity
Empty space within
- enamelHard glossy coating
- toothpasteOral cleaning gel
- decayGradual organic breakdown
prevention · mineralization · plaque · dentist · oral hygiene · fluorosis · brushing · flossing · mouthwash · tartar
water treatment
Cleaning supply for consumption
- tap waterPlumbed household drinking source
- drinking waterSafe liquid for consumption
- municipalOf city government
chlorination · potable · filtration · water supply · parts per million · dosing · reservoirs · utilities · infrastructure · sanitation
debate
Formal argument on issues
- oppositionActive resistance or dissent
- consentVoluntary agreement given
- ethicsStudy of right conduct
activism · skepticism · lobbying · legislation · policy · toxicity · risks · overdose · mandate · referendum
- fluoridated waterDrinking supply with added mineral
- water fluoridationTreating tap water for teeth