Organisation, n.d.). Brushing teeth twice a day using fluoridated toothpaste is an easy and manageable way to introduce fluoride into a community which does not have it in their drinking water. • The introduction of a school based workshop has been shown to be
EFFECTIVENESS OF MOUTHGUARDS IN CONTACT SPORTS “In the United States, about 6 million youngsters take part in some kind of organized sports resulting in about 2 million injuries each year.”1 The majority of all dental injuries are associated with sports. These injuries can be prevented using a mouthguard. The mouthguard is defined as a “resilient device or appliance placed inside the mouth to reduce oral injuries, particularly to the teeth and surrounding structures.”2 There are different types of
Learning all these different tooth brushing methods really opened up my eyes. I had no idea I had been brushing my teeth the wrong way this whole time. I cannot believe I actually remember so vividly the time when I was being taught how to brush my teeth, because it feels like it was ages ago. Being taught how to brush my teeth was a very fun experience. I think that is the reason why I remember it so vividly. I was about 6 years old, and at the beginning I did not like brushing my teeth at all.
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Tooth brushing is a necessary skill that should be acquired through early childhood because oral health is one of the most important factors for the prevention of oral cavity and periodontal diseases and general health. Tooth brushing is one of the ADL’s that I perform on a daily basis. I perform this individualized activity twice a day. In performing this activity, the objects/tools required to complete this task are tooth brush, toothpaste, water, and sink. While brushing my teeth, I stood in the
the American Dental Association in order to help save children's teeth. One thing that she mentioned which was very interesting is that bottled does not contain fluoride. Most parents know how important fluoride is for there children's teeth. That is why so many parents will purchase the nursery or baby water which contains the fluoride in it that kids need. The fact that she is supporting the American Dental Association is great and helping parents to be more aware of how important it is to take
Statement: In recent years, it was decided by you, the Bryan/College Station city council, to stop fluoridating the water, but having fluoride in the tap water is important and should be implemented once again. Preview: Fluoridated water benefits everyone in the community, especially children and the poorer families of BCS, it is more cost effective
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
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,
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
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
Did the trial address a clearly focused issue? Yes the trial addressed a clearly focused issue.They evaluated the efficacy of two treatments for removing fluorosis stains in an area endemic for fluorosis. Was the assignment of patients to treatments randomised? Yes the assignment of the participants to treatments were randomised by a randomization table prepared in advance by an examiner not involved with the clinical study. The participants were first grouped according
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
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
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
INTRODUCTION: The controversy with community water fluoridation arises from moral, ethical, political and safety concerns with respect to water fluoridation. As far back as 1930, there was a relationship inversely between the levels of fluoride in drinking water and existence of dental caries. Any practice like fluoridation, which uses the public water supply to deliver the medicine violated the medical ethics. The ethical issues associated with the water fluoridation include- balancing risks and
Fluoride is a naturally occurring mineral that is found world-wide and is primarily used for dental health. Fluoride has been praised for being one of the top successes in dental health throughout the century. Today more than ever, fluoride is used in many households’ commodities with or without the knowledge of the user. In the 1940’s fluoride was added to the water supply in order to lower tooth decay. Before the 1940’s not one common household item contained fluoride. In the past 60 years, the
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
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
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