fluoride
Toothpaste active ingredient
Fluoride is a compound containing the element fluorine.
The term appears most often in discussions of dental health—fluoride in toothpaste and water supplies helps prevent tooth decay by strengthening enamel.
Does your city add fluoride to the water?
Water fluoridation has been controversial since its introduction, with opponents raising health concerns despite scientific consensus on its safety at recommended levels.
Oral cleaning gel
- enamelHard glossy coating
- cavityEmpty space within
- decayGradual organic breakdown
- preventionStopping something before occurring
plaque · tartar · remineralization · mouthwash · rinse · brushing · flossing · hygiene
Charged atom or molecule
- halideHalogen-element compound
- electronegativityAtomic electron attraction strength
- covalentSharing electrons between atoms
- inorganicNot from living matter
synthesis · reactivity · polymerization · sodium · stannous · calcium · phosphate · bonding
Harmful substance exposure
- overdoseHarmful excess intake
- skeletalOf or like bones
- dentalRelating to teeth
- mottlingIrregular colored patches
accumulation · bioaccumulation · exposure · chronic · acute · hypocalcemia · nausea · vomiting
Liquid consumption act
- tapValve controlling liquid flow
- municipalOf city government
- publicAvailable to all
- ppmRatio per million
concentration · additive · adjustment · supply · treatment · community · utility · well
Calcium phosphate mineral containing fluorine
- apatiteCalcium phosphate mineral
- cryoliteSodium aluminum fluoride mineral
- topazSemiprecious aluminum silicate crystal
- micaLayered silicate mineral
calcium · phosphate · crystalline · deposit · ore · geological · sedimentary · calcium
toothpaste
Oral cleaning gel
prevention · plaque · tartar · remineralization · mouthwash · rinse · brushing · flossing · hygiene · dentist
ion
Charged atom or molecule
- halideHalogen-element compound
- electronegativityAtomic electron attraction strength
- covalentSharing electrons between atoms
inorganic · synthesis · reactivity · polymerization · sodium · stannous · calcium · phosphate · bonding · molecule
poisoning
Harmful substance exposure
mottling · accumulation · bioaccumulation · exposure · chronic · acute · hypocalcemia · nausea · vomiting · threshold
drinking
Liquid consumption act
ppm · concentration · additive · adjustment · supply · treatment · community · utility · well · groundwater
fluorapatite
Calcium phosphate mineral containing fluorine
- apatiteCalcium phosphate mineral
- cryoliteSodium aluminum fluoride mineral
- topazSemiprecious aluminum silicate crystal
mica · calcium · phosphate · crystalline · deposit · ore · geological · sedimentary · calcium · mineral
- chemicalschemicals, compounds, acids, reagents, solutions
- Child Healthcheckups, immunizations, vaccinations, well-child visits, growth charts
- dental caretoothbrush, toothpaste, floss, dental floss, brushing
- dental healthdental care, dental hygiene, oral health, cavities, tooth decay
- nutrientsprotein, vitamins, fats, minerals, vitamin
- oral caretoothbrush, toothpaste, dental floss, mouthwash, floss
- fluoride toothpasteOral hygiene compound with mineral
- fluoride treatmentsMineral application for teeth
- sodium fluorideInorganic salt preventing decay
- fluoridated waterDrinking supply with added mineral
- water fluoridationTreating tap water for teeth
- fluoride rinseOral solution preventing cavities
sodium fluoride, sulfuryl fluoride, fluorine, fluorite, fluoridation, fluoridate, fluorides, fluorination, fluorinated