Essay On Fluoride

Higgs explains in her essay that the use of fluoride has been used in water for some time now and that it is used to help prevent tooth decay as stated in her citations. She further explains that when brushing ones teeth and swallows an “x” amount of toothpaste that that one should called poison control, so why would one be able to drink it? About sixty percent of homes contain fluoride-added water and an average person is suppose to drink eight 8-ounce glasses of water each day, while the amount of fluoride in each glass contains more than twice the amount (to be consumed) of fluoride allowed in toothpaste (Higgs par.2), and if one had too much

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.

The aim of this work is to compile support and opposition for the motion ‘should we artificially fluoridate our water supply’. Scientific literature has been used throughout in order to provide reliable points. Some personal views and points have been expressed.

Another issue of controversy is the safety of the chemicals used to fluoridate water. The most commonly used additives are silicofluorides, not the fluoride salts used in dental products (such as sodium fluoride and stannous fluoride). Silicofluorides are one of the by-products from the manufacture of phosphate fertilizers. The toxicity database on silicofluorides is sparse and questions have been raised about the assumption that they completely dissociate in water and, therefore, have toxicity similar to the fluoride salts tested in laboratory studies and used in consumer products (Coplan and Masters 2001). It also has been maintained that, because of individual variations in exposure to fluoride, it is difficult to ensure that the right individual dose to protect against dental caries is provided through large-scale water fluoridation. In addition, a body of information has developed that indicates the major anticaries benefit of fluoride is topical and not systemic (Zero et al. 1992; Rölla and Ekstrand 1996; Featherstone 1999; Limeback 1999a; Clarkson and McLoughlin 2000; CDC 2001; Fejerskov

This is because according to the department of health, Rnzcgp this process is not able to be regulated and the dosage is dependent on the person’s circumstances i.e age which can result in health problems. When too large a dose is absorbed into the system according to the The United Nation news it can cause health issues relating to skeletal and dental fluorosis. The compound is also shown to affect the brain and kidney negatively. Fluoridation is a system by which the town or country is taking responsibility for its people. The proposed action is not to fluoridate teeth by adding fluoride to the entire water supply which will affect every person’s entire body with fluoride, but to instead educate about the benefits of using toothpaste which people already commonly use. People can suffer adverse effects because the government would further their own goal. There is no controversy about the people and side effect because I propose not fluoridating. So the evidence is that there will be 100% no risk to getting the side effects, and yet there is no limitation of restricting tooth hygiene and maintaining tooth health through personal care. The evidence of science is that not using a material eliminates the potential for side effects. Personally I find that instead of treating drinking water we should be treating personal care products such as tooth paste which is more effective action. Therefore there is no risk of affecting the entire population in the hands of just a

Fluoridation of group drinking water is a main consideration in charge of the decrease in dental caries (tooth rot) . The historical backdrop of water fluoridation is a great case of clinical perception prompting epidemiologic examination and group based general wellbeing intercession. Albeit other fluoride-containing items are accessible, water fluoridation remains the most fair and practical strategy for conveying fluoride to all individuals from most groups, paying little respect to age, instructive achievement, or wage level.

According to World Health Organization data obtained from a study on 12 year old’s levels of tooth decay, fluoride has had very little effect, if any at all, on tooth decay. Countries such as Japan, Italy, and Iceland, who are non-fluoridated countries, actually have about the same level of tooth decay decrease as countries that have fluoridated water. Fluoride is considered a drug, according to the FDA, which means that it is a medical treatment. Medical treatments are not to be given unless the patient agrees to the treatment, therefore, placing fluoride into the public water supply violates informed consent seeing as how citizens are not given the opportunity to vote on the matter. Even if people could vote on the situation, not all people are going to agree with and since it is considered a drug, it

I thought going back to school would be a breeze. I told myself that since I’ve been in the veterinary field for fifteen years, going through the vet tech program would be quick and easy. Boy was I wrong! I’ve never felt so overwhelmed in my life. I’ve had to juggle many things on top of school and so far I’ve been able to tread water, hopefully my luck won't run out. Working as a vet tech in an emergency practice leaves little time to study. After working all night all I want to do is sleep all day. I do try to study at work when I get a break. Since starting this program, I have had to face many obstacles. The biggest obstacle was taking care of my grandmother as she slowly passed away from Alzheimer’s. Working anywhere from forty to seventy-five

The school principal and assistant school principal from South Forrest Attendance Center met with Tristen and his teacher after comments made to her. Ms. Bailey stated during the meeting, Tristen told them he is not allowed to say the word "mom" at home or Gina will go to jail or the family will have to find a new place to stay; Tristen told the reporter Gina is not suppose to be in the home. According to the reporter, if Tristen or his brothers tell anyone Gina is in the home, their father will whip them with a belt or wooden back scratcher. The reporter stated she was told that law enforcement has been involved with the family and Mr. Landrum is hiding Gina. Per the reporter, on 04/16/16, Bradford watched dirty movies; the movies had women and men acting in a sexual manner.

The NRC reported in 2007 that fluoride was considered an element essential to life. Fluoride plays an important role in the body’s ability to perform metabolic and biochemical reactions that help prevent tooth decay and help bone formation. Essentially the government says that the fluoridation of water is more helpful than harmful for people as it is a good use of tax dollars as it treats upper class and lower class citizens equally in dental prevention.

Ethical problem solving and decision making is an arduous process for any nurse or health care worker. As Marquis and Huston, (2015) point out, that ethical decision making takes thinking skills and risk taking abilities to address and solve ethical problems. An ethical dilemma occurred during my charge in the NICU many years ago. A twenty-two week baby was born breathing and crying, it was decided by the team of neonatologists and the parents that no heroic efforts would be made to keep this baby alive. At the time the neonatal resuscitation guidelines for saving a baby were twenty-four weeks. Meanwhile, the baby came to the unit and placed in an isolette while the parents visited and held the baby. After numerous hour of life one of the doctors decided to place the baby on a nasal cannula and place lines in the baby for comfort care, however, no

Fluoride is not a beneficial mineral to dental patients because it is poisonous. According to Michael Schachter M.D, “Fluoride is more poisonous than lead and just slightly less poisonous than arsenic. It is a cumulative poison that accumulates in bone over the years” (“The Dangers of Fluoride and Fluoridation”). Fluoride is a poison and accumulates over time especially when it is digested. By digesting this mineral the patient is slowly poisoning them without knowing it.The patient should realize that this poison like any other can eventually cause damages to one’s body over time. The Fluoride Action Network claims, “In 1997, the FDA ordered toothpaste manufacturers to add a poison warning on all fluoride toothpaste sold in the U.S. The FDA

Shortly thereafter, he noticed that a high amount of children had splotchy brown stains on their teeth. After many years of research, he discovered that an excess amount of natural fluoride coming from their drinking water was the cause of the disease we now know today as fluorosis, but Dr. Mckay, along with another with other top dental hygienists concluded that putting a tiny amount of fluoride in the water would help prevent overall tooth decay, and they eventually got their wish.

This one seems like a no brainer, but many Americans don't drink nearly enough water. Besides helping to wash away acid and residue from your teeth, most US cities add fluoride to the tap water for extra help fighting decay.

Fluorine is added in water in certain countries and used in toothpaste so that it can strengthen people’s teeth.