fluoridated tooth

flu·o·ri·dat·ed tooth

a tooth exposed to fluorine salts during odontogenesis.

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fluo·ri·dat·ed tooth

(flōr'i-dā-tĕd tūth)

A tooth exposed to fluorine salts during odontogenesis.

Medical Dictionary for the Health Professions and Nursing © Farlex 2012

fluo·ri·dat·ed tooth

(flōr'i-dā-tĕd tūth)

Tooth exposed to fluorine salts during odontogenesis.

Medical Dictionary for the Dental Professions © Farlex 2012

References in periodicals archive ?

Oral health is an integral part of general health .A healthy dentition plays very important role in the general well being of an individual, preventing from social and economic cost and it has great impact on the quality of life.1 The prevalence of dental diseases, especially dental caries is continuously increasing and the probable reasons are changes in the lifestyle, use of starchy and refined foods, less use of fluoridated tooth paste and deficient oral hygiene practices.2,3World Health Organization reports that worldwide, 60-90% of school children have dental caries and they mostly belong to Asia and Latin America.2

Here practice means tooth brushing twice a day with recommended method, use of mouth wash, dental floss and fluoridated tooth paste and regular visit to dentist.

KNOWLEDGE AND PRACTICE OF ORAL HEALTH AMONG HIGHER SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS

Additional intake may result from the use of fluoridated tooth paste.

Prevalence of dental fluorosis and fluoride content of drinking water in rural areas of malappuram district, Kerala

| Fluoridated tooth picks and floss -these ensure delivery of fluoride to the gaps between the teeth.

Fluoride could negate sugar problem; Recent calls have been made by medics for the Welsh Government to fluoridate water supplies as a means to improving the dental health of the nation. The Welsh Government has said it will keep the matter under review. Here, dental hygienist Alison Lowe looks at the impact of the mineral on our teeth