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Flouridation
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Move around the room Collect information about the fluoridation of drinking water. Group into advantages and disadvantages. Finally, conclude with your personal opinion based on the information collected.
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A 30 % Reduction Recent studies show a 30% reduction cavities of those people in fluoridated areas.
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Protect those cannot protect themselves Fluoridated water ensures that those that do not have correct dental hygiene habits still get access to fluoride.
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Mouth health and heart disease A recent study showed that the bacteria associated with tooth decay may also cause heart disease.
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Excess fluoride and bone damage Too much fluoride may actually cause a weakening of bones even leading to cancer. It may also stain teeth.
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Ethical Issues Is it right to have a treatment forced onto you because of where you live?
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Flouridation is out dated Flouride has been added to water since the 1960’s. But modern toothpastes now contain more fluoride.
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Fluoride is carefully controlled Fluoride only makes up 1 part per million of tap water.
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You cannot control fluoride intake A person may live in fluoridated water area, drink lots of tap water, brush their teeth twice a day and use mouthwash. Is this too much fluoride?
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