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Fluoride in diet   

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Alternative names:

Diet - fluoride

Definition:

Fluoride occurs naturally in the body as calcium fluoride, found primarily in the bones and teeth.

Functions

Small amounts of fluoride help reduce tooth decay. Fluoridation of water supplies helped reduce dental caries in children by 50 to 60%. Fluorides are also involved in the maintenance of bone structure. Low doses of fluoride salts can sometimes be used, under the supervision of a doctor, for the treatment of conditions that cause accelerated bone loss, such as menopause and prolonged immobility.

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