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Results 1 - 10 of 162 for Fluoride Ion
  1. Fluoride occurs naturally in the body as calcium fluoride. Calcium fluoride is mostly found in the bones and teeth. ... Small amounts of fluoride help reduce tooth decay . Adding fluoride to ... fluoridation) helps reduce cavities in children by more than ...
  2. Fluoride is used to prevent tooth decay. It is taken up by teeth and helps to strengthen ... and block the cavity-forming action of bacteria. Fluoride usually is prescribed for children and adults whose ...
  3. Fluoride is a chemical commonly used to prevent tooth decay. Fluoride overdose occurs when someone takes more than the ... Fluoride can be harmful in large amounts. Acute exposure to dangerous amounts of fluoride is rare, and ...
  4. Other Fluoride Products (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)  
    Other fluoride products
  5. Fluoride & Dental Health From the National Institutes of Health (National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research)  
    Fluoride has been shown to prevent tooth decay. See tips and resources.
  6. Bottled Water and Fluoride (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)  
    ... water may not have a sufficient amount of fluoride, which is important for preventing tooth decay and ... bottled water, tooth decay, fluoride, label, FDA infant formula, Fluoridation Community Water
  7. Private Wells and Fluoride (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)  
    Frequently Asked Questions on fluoride levels in groundwater from private wells. ... Frequently Asked Questions, FAQs, fluoride content, groundwater, private wells, Fluoridation Community Water
  8. Keeping Your Child's Teeth Healthy Video (Nemours Foundation)  
    ... Sure My Child Gets the Right Amount of Fluoride? Fluoride is a mineral found in the soil and ... of the teeth). By keeping the enamel strong, fluoride helps prevent cavities. To make sure your kids ...
  9. Fluoridation Basics (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)  
    Basic Information About Fluoride ... fluoride, strong teeth, cavities, fillings, tooth removal, Grand Rapids, Michigan, Fluoridation Community Water
  10. Story of Fluoridation From the National Institutes of Health (National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research)  
    Tooth Decay/Related Issues ... Tooth Decay ... National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research ... From the National Institutes of Health
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