Fluoride facts for kids
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Fluoride is the reduced form of fluorine. When fluorine gains an electron by taking it from another substance (oxidizing it), it converts into fluoride. Fluoride is found in toothpaste and helps prevent tooth decay. Fluoride is added artificially to drinking water in some places and has caused a controversy over the harmful effects versus the benefits of fluoridation.
Related pages
- Fluorine
- Fluorite, a natural fluoride
- Fluoridation
Images for kids
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Fluoride is sold in tablets for cavity prevention.
See also
In Spanish: Fluoruro para niños
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