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  1. Fluoride in diet
    Diet - fluoride ... Small amounts of fluoride help reduce tooth decay . Fluoridation of tap water helps reduce cavities in children by 50 - 60%. Fluorides also help ...
    www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/002420.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  2. Fluoride and Water (Nemours Foundation)
    ... healthy tooth development and cavity prevention. What Is Fluoride? Fluoride exists naturally in water sources and is ... two thirds of 16- to 19-year-olds. Fluoride and the Water Supply For over 60 years, ...
    kidshealth.org/parent/general/teeth/fluoride.html - External Health Links
  3. Fluoride
    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 ...
    www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/druginfo/meds/a682727.html - Drugs and Supplements
  4. Bottled Water, Home Water Treatment Systems, and Fluoride Exposure (American Dental Association)
    ... Z Bottled Water, Home Water Treatment Systems, and Fluoride Exposure Overview Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) Additional Resources ... of community water supplies and the use of fluoride-containing products as safe and effective measures for ...
    www.ada.org/public/topics/bottled_water.asp - External Health Links
  5. How Does Fluoride Work? (Nemours Foundation)
    KidsHealth > Kids > Kids' Talk > Q & A > How Does Fluoride Work? There's fluoride in your toothpaste and even in your water. ... to keep teeth healthy? Let's find out. Fluoride is a natural element found in the earth' ...
    kidshealth.org/kid/talk/qa/fluoride.html - External Health Links
  6. Monitor Infant's Fluoride Intake (Academy of General Dentistry)
    Monitor Infant's Fluoride Intake Featured in Oral Health Resources , Children's Oral Health Posted on Thursday, March 29, 2007 Send to a ... Send to Printer Close Window Monitor Infant's Fluoride Intake If you add fluoridated water to your ...
    www.agd.org/support/articles/?ArtID=1187 - External Health Links
  7. Fluoride overdose
    Fluoride is a chemical commonly used to prevent tooth decay. Fluoride overdose occurs when someone accidentally or intentionally takes ... or recommended amount of this substance. See also: Fluoride in diet
    www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/002650.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  8. Water Fluoridation: Frequently Asked Questions (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
    ... rodenticides, or the nuclear industry? Tooth Decay and Fluoride What is community water fluoridation? Community water fluoridation ... fact sheet on Infant Formula . Back to top Fluoride in Drinking Water How can I find out ...
    www.cdc.gov/fluoridation/faqs.htm - External Health Links
  9. Boron
    ... boron citrate, boron enriched cathode, borondifluoride [BF2], boron fluoride, boron glycinate, boron hydroxide [B(OH)3], boron ...
    www.nlm.nih.gov/.../druginfo/natural/patient-boron.html - Drugs and Supplements
  10. Story of Fluoridation From the National Institutes of Health (National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research)
    ... in a small percentage of people. Proof That Fluoride Prevents Caries This finding sent Dean's thoughts ...
    www.nidcr.nih.gov/.../Fluoride/TheStoryofFluoridation.htm - External Health Links
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