fluoridation
Dental-protective water additive
Fluoridation is the addition of fluoride compounds to a public water supply, intended to reduce tooth decay in the population.
The practice began in the mid-20th century and remains standard in many countries, though it has faced persistent opposition from those who view it as forced medication or question its safety: The city council voted against fluoridation.
Protecting teeth from decay
- enamelHard glossy coating
- tooth decayProgressive dental deterioration
- cariesTooth tissue decay
- demineralizationRemoval of minerals
remineralization · plaque · oral hygiene · dentist · toothpaste · mouthwash · brushing · flossing
Community-level disease prevention
- legislationOfficial enactment of statutes
- regulationOfficial rules governing conduct
- mandateFormal authoritative directive
- governmentAuthority over a state
community · compliance · city council · health department · CDC · referendum · municipal · ordinance
Formal argument on issues
- oppositionActive resistance or dissent
- conspiracyClandestine coordinated scheming
- ethicsStudy of right conduct
- skepticismDisposition toward doubt
activism · backlash · protest · consent · freedom of choice · public opinion · dissent · fearmongering
Cleaning supply for consumption
- treatment plantsSites that purify waste
- water supplyProvisioned H2O delivery system
- public utilitiesRegulated essential service providers
- potable waterLiquid safe for consumption
water quality · parts per million · monitoring · municipal water · tap water · distribution system · water testing
Capacity to cause harm
- dosageMeasured medicine amount
- overdoseHarmful excess intake
- neurotoxicityHarmful effects on nerves
- thyroidHormone-producing neck gland
pineal gland · bioaccumulation · risk assessment · vulnerable populations
cavity prevention
Protecting teeth from decay
- enamelHard glossy coating
- tooth decayProgressive dental deterioration
- cariesTooth tissue decay
demineralization · remineralization · plaque · oral hygiene · dentist · toothpaste · mouthwash · brushing · flossing · gums
public health
Community-level disease prevention
- legislationOfficial enactment of statutes
- regulationOfficial rules governing conduct
- mandateFormal authoritative directive
government · community · compliance · city council · health department · CDC · referendum · municipal · ordinance · ballot measure
debate
Formal argument on issues
- oppositionActive resistance or dissent
- conspiracyClandestine coordinated scheming
- ethicsStudy of right conduct
skepticism · activism · backlash · protest · consent · freedom of choice · public opinion · dissent · fearmongering · misinformation
water treatment
Cleaning supply for consumption
- treatment plantsSites that purify waste
- water supplyProvisioned H2O delivery system
- public utilitiesRegulated essential service providers
potable water · water quality · parts per million · monitoring · municipal water · tap water · distribution system · water testing
toxicity
Capacity to cause harm
- dosageMeasured medicine amount
- overdoseHarmful excess intake
- neurotoxicityHarmful effects on nerves
thyroid · pineal gland · bioaccumulation · risk assessment · vulnerable populations
- health lawshealth law, Obamacare, health standards, health regulations, healthcare mandates
- dentistrydentist, teeth, tooth, dentists, dental care
- public healthdisease prevention, immunization, disease control, health education, epidemiology
- preventive measuresvaccination, backup plan, insurance, screening, firewall
- Science Debatesclimate change, global warming, evolution debate, vaccine safety, creationism
- water infrastructurewater main, aqueducts, dams, water tanks, water tower
fluoridationwater purification
Rendering liquid safe to drink
filtration · reverse osmosis · distillation · bottled water · spring water
- water fluoridationTreating tap water for teeth