FLUORIDE

IN DENTISTRY
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What is fluoride?
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Benefits of
fluoride
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Risks of fluoride
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Fluoride
Alternatives
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Conclusion
CONTENTS
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What is fluoride?

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What is fluoride?

Fluoride is a mineral found naturally in soil,

water, and some foods. It helps strengthen
teeth and reduce the risk of cavities .

Fluoride is added to many water supplies and

is also available in toothpastes,
mouthwashes.

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Benefits of
fluoride

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 Benefits of fluoride
Fluoride is beneficial to teeth because it helps to:

• Rebuild weakened tooth enamel

• Slow down the loss of minerals from tooth enamel
• Reverse early signs of tooth decay
• Prevent the growth of harmful oral bacteria

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Risks of
fluoride

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Risks of fluoride

Excessive exposure to fluoride causes many

health problems.Examples of these risks:

• Dental fluorosis
• Fluorosis of the skeleton
• Thyroid problems

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 Fluoride
Alternatives

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Fluoride Alternatives
For those who cannot access fluoridated water,
there are some Alternatives to help reduce
the risk of cavities and tooth decay.

These alternatives include using fluoride-free

toothpastes and mouthwash.as well as eating a
balanced diet and practicing good oral hygiene
habits .

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CONCLUSION

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 CONCLUSION

Fluoride is a mineral that helps strengthen

teeth and reduce the risk of cavities and
tooth decay. It is added to many public
water supplies, toothpaste, mouthwashes,
and dietary supplements. Excessive
exposure to fluoride can lead to health
problems, so it is important to be aware of
the risks.

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THANKS FOR YOUR
ATTENTION

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PRESENTED BY
Ammar Fageeh
Quosi Al-shammakhi
Aseel Khaled Khormi

ABDULRHMAN MOBARAKY
Mohammed Ibrahim Bahri

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REFERENCES

● https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/154164#risks
● https://www.cdc.gov/fluoridation/faqs/about-fluoride.html
● https://www.healthline.com/health/what-is-fluoride

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