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Let's see, digging way back into my subconscious. Back to dental hygiene school....
Fluoride is a natural occurring element, on the Periodic Table I believe it's chemical symbol is simply: F
It is found in ground water, soil, vegetables and some fish.
Commercially it is available in many forms namely toothpaste. Also available in rinses, chewable tablets, gels, foams, varnishes and creams.
Community water fluoridation is a controversial subject because some people believe that fluoride is a toxic substance.
This is true, most substances are toxic when ingested in high enough dosages.
When the teeth are exposed to optimum (low) levels of systemic fluoride during their development, they develop stronger and more cavity resistant.
When developed/mature teeth are exposed to optimum (low) levels of topical fluoride every day, cavities are prevented, stopped, or slowed down.
TOPCIAL fluoride application should not be confused with SYSTEMIC, or ingested (swallowed) fluoride as they are administered differently, for different purposes and behave in very different fashions.
While I am not going to weigh in on the controversial issue of community water fluoridation, I do firmly agree with the evidence that TOPICAL fluoride use is both beneficial and safe and it is one of the greatest public health achievements in history; right up there with hand washing and penicillin.
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What are other names for fluoride?
Calcium difluoride; Fluorspar; Acid spar the chemical formula is CaF2 (source: http://www.jtbaker.com/msds/englishhtml/c0374.htm)
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.
What is the chemical formula for fluoride toothpaste?
The chemical formula for fluoride toothpaste is typically sodium fluoride (NaF). This compound is added to toothpaste to help prevent tooth decay and strengthen tooth enamel.
How much Fluoride is in crystal geyser water?
Crystal Geyser water does not contain fluoride. It is a natural spring water sourced from various springs, and the levels of minerals like fluoride can vary depending on the source.
What is the percentage of fluoride in water?
The percentage of fluoride in drinking water typically ranges from 0.1 to 1.5 parts per million (ppm) depending on the location and water source. This translates to about 0.01% to 0.15% fluoride content in water.
Most reliable source of dietary fluoride?
The water provided by one's city or region is the most reliable source of dietary flouride.
Is there fluoride in crystal geyser water?
Crystal Geyser does not add fluoride to their natural spring water, but trace amounts may be naturally present depending on the specific source. It is always recommended to check the specific bottle label for more information on fluoride content.
Fluoride deficiency is best known to lead to?
Dental decay
Which of the following best describes the fluoride content of bottled water?
usually bottled water does not have fluoride in it unless they advertise that it does (like nursery water or water specifically for kids they may add fluoride to those)
Does cobalt fluoride conatin both a transition metal ion and a halogen ion?
Yes. Cobalt fluoride can refer to cobalt(II) fluoride, CoF2 or cobalt(III) fluoride CoF3. Both of these are best described as being ionic. In the solid state, in both compounds, the Co ion is surrounded by 6 fluoride ions.
How do you get fluoride out of water?
Fluoride can be removed from water using processes like activated alumina, reverse osmosis, distillation, or specialized filters with activated carbon. These methods effectively reduce the fluoride levels and provide safe drinking water.
Does ozarka spring water has fluoride?
Yes it does. It comes from an municipal source AKA Tap water. It has been filtered to move TDS's but not using reverse osmosis leaving fluoride there. The TDS reading is around 25-30 which is much lower than most peoples tap water so its still better for you when it comes to TDS. The best drinking water and cheapest you can get is PRIMO water. Its TDS is around 5-10 and uses reverse osmosis in filtering removing fluoride. They have refill stations at Wal-Mart and cost 37 cents per gallon.
