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What is
Fluoride and how does it reduce tooth decay?
Fluoride is a naturally
occurring element that prevents tooth decay when ingested during tooth
development and topically when applied to erupted teeth.
What is
water fluoridation?
Water
fluoridation is the adjustment of the natural fluoride concentration of
fluoride-deficient water to the level recommended for optimal dental
health. Fluoride in the water ranges from 0.7 to 1.2 parts per
million. This range effectively reduces tooth decay while
minimizing the occurrence of dental fluorosis.
FACT:
Fluoride is
present in water as "ions" or electrically charged atoms. These
ions are the same whether acquired by water as it seeps through rocks
and sand or added to the water supply under carefully controlled
conditions.
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