Secondly, as described above the overconsumption of fluoride has more side effects then benefits. . Fluoride overconsumption may weaken bones and cause osteoporosis. In the latest issue of Osteoporosis International, researchers report that fluoride consumption from tea and toothpaste damaged one woman's bones. This case describes a 53-year-old British woman with a broken bone in her foot, abnormally dense bones and badly decayed teeth. To prevent bone damage or skeletal fluorosis, in 1986 the Environmental
Fluoride Fluoride is a mineral that occurs naturally in almost all foods and water supplies. The fluoride ion comes from the element fluorine. Fluorine, the 13th most abundant element in the earth's crust, is never encountered in its free state in nature. It exists only in combination with other elements as a fluoride compound. Fluoride is effective in preventing and reversing the early signs of tooth decay. Researchers have shown that there are several ways through which fluoride achieves its decay-preventive
Historical Background The history on adding fluoride to the drinking water is shaped by lies. It was insisted by the government that addition of fluoride to drinking water is safe and that it is necessary. However research conducted by many scientists’ shows that it is not safe to consume fluoride. Surveys have shown that areas where people consume fluoridated water have shown to pose serious health implications. The main reasons for adding fluoride to water is because of the pressure from industries
Over exposure to fluoride can cause a problem in the male reproductive system. Scientist did many tests on lab rats to see if it affected the reproductive system in all male rats. The overexposure to fluoride damages sperm cells in the men which can have a major effect on reproduction. It can also increase the rate of infertility which could cause problems in having children. The increase in infirmity in couples living in the United States was higher than other places (Connett 12). Many diseases
regarding the adverse effects associated with chronic fluoride intake in both children and adults, and whether this should restrict its use in these countries (fluoride). Therefore, the aim of this literature review
Fluoride is considered a drug by the Food and Drug Administration therefore a type of mediation which is why I made the claim of mass medication, which I believe is unethical to put in a public goods such as water. That is one of the reason other developed nations like Europe decided to stop this practice (FluorideAlert). Fluoride is already found in items such as toothpaste and other like items, putting it in the water just farther leads to over dosing the set limit of fluoride before the
Fluoride is a mineral derived from a naturally occurring element called fluorine. Fluorine is the 13th most abundant component on Earth, and you'll find it all round us in the air and water. Toothpaste comprises fluoride. While hard line anti-fluoride consumers bypass fluoride-enriched toothpaste, most people use it because it's been shown to help avert cavities. It does so by sustaining your saliva which assists to avert the buildup up the tooth plaque that leads to cavities. It also helps to guard
for all life on Earth? Here’s the answer, fluoride. Fluoride is a dangerous compound commonly misconstrued as a beneficial byproduct. Fluoride pollution causes much harm to civilization and the environment, water, agriculture, and health are affected by fluoride. Fluoride is a chemical compound that includes the combining of fluorine and salt or another organic compound. Sodium fluoride is a common compound used in toothpaste to prevent tooth decay. Fluoride can also be found in drinking water in the
a slight amount of fluoride. Fluoride, being the simplest anion of the element fluorine, is used for dental hygiene purposes, mainly in toothpaste. However, the substance has been added to water supply in the United States and other parts of the world in order to improve overall dental health of the population just from water consumption. Water fluoridation is the controlled addition of fluoride to a public water supply to reduce tooth decay. Fluoridated water contains fluoride at a level that is
Fluoride in drinking water has been a hot topic in the past decade. Some communities are all for it and some are completely against it. With such a range of opinions on the matter some organizations have took it upon themselves to present the pros and cons of the fluoride to the public so they can make informed decisions. Often times these surveys are bias to one side or the other, so I shall be giving information on both sides of the issue, the future outlook, and my personal opinion in order to
Statement: Concerns for water fluoridation stem from the toxicity of fluoride, the dangers fluoride pose to the body, and equal declining tooth decay seen for fluoridated and non-fluoridated countries. III. Credibility Statement: It is fact that we all consume fluoridated water regularly; whether it’s through water directly, food, or other beverages, we could very likely be putting ourselves at risk. IV. Preview: A. In reality, fluoride is a highly toxic nuclear waste byproduct that comes from phosphate
areas were lower than expected based on rates found in non-fluoridated areas (Ad Hoc Subcommittee on Fluoride). This study ultimately does not prove a connection between fluoride and osteosarcoma, it merely consists of trends with unknown causes. Other studies done on the topic do not find a connection between fluoride intake and osteosarcoma. The U.S. Public Health Service, the California Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment, the World Health Organization International Agency for Research
implementation of artificially introducing fluoride into water, a great amount of resistance has taken place. Many people claim that fluoridating community water sources can cause not only dental fluorosis, but a multitude of adverse systemic conditions. This perception has led to many political battles on the subject. The problems associated with fluoride ingestion tend to present when concentrations are higher that generally accepted. In communities with natural high fluoride concentrations, adverse effects
What is fluoride, what does it actually do and Why people have a problem with it? Matthew Mullett Chemistry 111 Mrs. White December. 22, 2017 Fluoride is most commonly known as the ingredient in mouthwash that is used to clean your teeth and mouth. What a lot of people don’t know is what fluoride is and what its purpose and function really is for. This is really important because some people may not know that fluoride is apart of our every day lives and plays an extremely important role
In order to fully understand fluoride, and it's benefits, one must first have an adequate understanding of what the element fluorine is. According to Merriam-Webster, fluorine is a nonmetallic halogen element that is isolated as a pale yellowish flammable irritating toxic diatomic gas. And fluoride is basically the ionic form of the element, fluorine. It's essential role is to help the development of healthy teeth and bones. Fluoride is a trace mineral, meaning that our diet needs it in small amounts
Water fluoridation involves the intentional dosing of municipal water supplies with fluoride waste products from industry in order to achieve a fluoride concentration of approximately one part in a million by weight. Water that has been fluoridated has fluoride levels that are effective in preventing cavities. Fluoridated water creates low levels of fluoride in saliva that reduces tooth
Fluoride is a trace of nutrients that occurs naturally in water and foods (Wilson). Fluoride has been a problem in the US for quite some time now. And as time goes along, it gets more worse. The only way to fight this problem off is to use less fluoride in our daily lives. This is something everyone should know about because it is getting to the point where it is affecting people's health. The question is, is fluoride being overused in the US? Many people are getting little benefits by the naturally
conditions. Among these conditions are bone and kidney damage, neurotoxicity, dental fluorosis, and endocrine manipulation. While the claims of these adverse fluoride effects are justified and have not yet been scientifically contested, studies have reciprocated in that these conditions only have a significant presence in areas served with fluoride to water concentration of 1.0 ppm or greater. Today, the United States and Canada set water fluoridation at 0.7 ppm (Harding & O’Mullane,
Fluoridation Water fights against tooth decay SCH3U1-04 Minjae.Kim In year 1945, Ontario became the first province in Canada to add fluoride in to community water supplies. The idea of fluoridated water can help prevent from tooth decay and cavities; however it was the first time in Canada with providing community water supplies with fluoride in it. The human’s teeth are the hardest substance in the human body and 96% of them are made of minerals called hydroxyapatite (Ca5(PO4)3OH) and when
not knowing what's in it. Fluoride is being used in thing’s that shouldn't be, like water. Water is H2O that people around the drink constantly. Some drink more than others, like athlete’s, manual laborer’s, diabetic’s, and people with kidney disease which are exposed to more fluoride than other’s (12 Reasons). All the other water treatment chemicals are added to improve the water for safe drinking, but fluoride does not. How are we supposed to control how much fluoride goes into our bodies? It’s