Fluoride
noun
A substance that is put in things like toothpaste to keep teeth healthy.
You should use toothpaste that contains fluoride to prevent cavities.

Often appears as...
- fluoride toothpaste
- fluoride treatment
noun
A chemical compound that contains fluorine, often used in industry and science.
Sodium fluoride is used in the manufacture of glass.

Often appears as...
- sodium fluoride
- calcium fluoride
Usage tips
Technical
noun
A substance that is put in things like toothpaste to keep teeth healthy.
You should use toothpaste that contains fluoride to prevent cavities.

Often appears as...
- fluoride toothpaste
- fluoride treatment
noun
A chemical compound that contains fluorine, often used in industry and science.
Sodium fluoride is used in the manufacture of glass.

Often appears as...
- sodium fluoride
- calcium fluoride
Usage tips
Technical
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Health Association
The word 'fluoride' is often linked with dental health and hygiene.

My dentist says that fluoride strengthens tooth enamel.
Consumer Products
'Fluoride' appears in the list of ingredients for oral care products.

Check the label for fluoride when buying mouthwash.
Preventive Care
Fluoride is highlighted as a protective measure against tooth decay.

Fluoride varnish can prevent early signs of dental caries.
Health Association
The word 'fluoride' is often linked with dental health and hygiene.

My dentist says that fluoride strengthens tooth enamel.
Consumer Products
'Fluoride' appears in the list of ingredients for oral care products.

Check the label for fluoride when buying mouthwash.
Preventive Care
Fluoride is highlighted as a protective measure against tooth decay.

Fluoride varnish can prevent early signs of dental caries.
Health Association
The word 'fluoride' is often linked with dental health and hygiene.

My dentist says that fluoride strengthens tooth enamel.
Consumer Products
'Fluoride' appears in the list of ingredients for oral care products.

Check the label for fluoride when buying mouthwash.
Preventive Care
Fluoride is highlighted as a protective measure against tooth decay.

Fluoride varnish can prevent early signs of dental caries.
Video examples
Toothpaste PIPE Ingredients...
or separating out like natural peanut butter so the ones that we have in this toothpaste are cellulose gum and carrageenan which come from trees and red seaweed respectively okay so we are finally at the last three ingredients these don't really fit in the category all right so first there's sodium fluoride which is in almost every
Video examples
What causes cavities? -...
besides reducing our intake of sugar and starch. In most toothpastes and many water supplies, we use tiny amounts of fluoride. That strengthens teeth and encourages the growth of enamel crystals that build up a tooth's defenses against acid. When cavities do develop,
Video examples
Toothpaste PIPE Ingredients...
or separating out like natural peanut butter so the ones that we have in this toothpaste are cellulose gum and carrageenan which come from trees and red seaweed respectively okay so we are finally at the last three ingredients these don't really fit in the category all right so first there's sodium fluoride which is in almost every
Video examples
What causes cavities? -...
besides reducing our intake of sugar and starch. In most toothpastes and many water supplies, we use tiny amounts of fluoride. That strengthens teeth and encourages the growth of enamel crystals that build up a tooth's defenses against acid. When cavities do develop,
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Quote examples
Jesse Ventura
American Politician
Okay, fluoride in the water to help our teeth. Well, shouldn't that be the job of your mom and dad? To teach you how to brush your teeth and use mouth wash? What do we need the government to do it for? Clearly, what a scam. Fluoride in the water.

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Vijayashanti
Indian Actress
Yes, I launched the Talli Telangana Party in 2005 and fought on several issues like justice to women, safe drinking water in the fluoride affected parts of the state, social and cultural issues.

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Daniel Tosh
American Comedian
I go to the dentist every six months, I get a cleaning, so... I'm fortunate enough that those fluoride treatments as a child worked. Not getting any cavities.

Quote examples
Jesse Ventura
American Politician
Okay, fluoride in the water to help our teeth. Well, shouldn't that be the job of your mom and dad? To teach you how to brush your teeth and use mouth wash? What do we need the government to do it for? Clearly, what a scam. Fluoride in the water.

Quote examples
Vijayashanti
Indian Actress
Yes, I launched the Talli Telangana Party in 2005 and fought on several issues like justice to women, safe drinking water in the fluoride affected parts of the state, social and cultural issues.

Quote examples
Daniel Tosh
American Comedian
I go to the dentist every six months, I get a cleaning, so... I'm fortunate enough that those fluoride treatments as a child worked. Not getting any cavities.

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