Fluoride Flashcards
1
Q
- Promotes ______ health (though not considered an essential
nutrient for human health) - Increases ______ of tooth enamel to acid remineralisation
- S Promotes dental health (though not considered an essential
nutrient for human health) - Increases resistance of tooth enamel to acid
remineralisation - Sources - intake:
- _______ drinking water (depends on local policies),
__ to __ ppm
Foods: - Brewed tea (1-6 mg/L – from tea leaves)
- Canned sardines with bones: 0.2-0.4 mg/100g (also
in other sea foods) - Sources-topical (not ingested): toothpaste
A
dental
resistance
Fluoridated
0.6 to 0.8
2
Q
A