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'''Fluoride''' (F^-) is the mildly [[toxic]] [[ion]]ic form of the element [[fluorine]]. It is a common additive to [[toothpaste]], [[mouthwash]], and city [[water]] throughout the developed world. It is commonly thought to work to prevent [[tooth decay]].

'''Fluoride''' (F^-) is the mildly [[toxic]] [[ion]]ic form of the element [[fluorine]]. It is a common additive to [[toothpaste]], [[mouthwash]], and city [[water]] throughout the developed world. It is commonly thought to work to prevent [[tooth decay]].

It is believed by many to help harden teeth, although some research has shown the opposite effect.  Unfortunately, fluoride also strongly attracts [[aluminum]], which is believed by some to cause [[Alzheimer's disease]].

It is believed by many to help harden teeth, although some research has shown the opposite effect.  Unfortunately, fluoride also strongly attracts [[aluminum]], which some studies suggest causes [[Alzheimer's disease]].<ref>http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3056430</ref><ref>http://www.controlyourimpact.com/articles/antiperspirant-aluminum-and-alzheimers-disease</ref><ref>http://www.rense.com/general37/alum.htm</ref>

==Anti-Fluoridation Movement==

==Anti-Fluoridation Movement==

==Fluoride Fears in Pop Culture==

==Fluoride Fears in Pop Culture==

The character Jack D. Ripper from [[Dr. Strangelove]] starts a war over his concerns about excessive fluoridation, signified by his motto, "POE" or "Purity of Essence."

The character Jack D. Ripper from [[Dr. Strangelove]] starts a war over his concerns about excessive fluoridation, signified by his motto, "POE" or "Purity of Essence."

==See Also==

==See Also==

*[[Water fluoridation]]

*[[Water fluoridation]]

[[Category:Ions]]

[[Category:Ions]]

[[category:health]]

[[category:health]]