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'''Fluoride''' (F<sup>-</sup>) 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<sup>-</sup>) is the mildly [[toxic]] [[ion]]ic form of the element [[fluorine]]. It is a common additive to [[toothpaste]], [[mouthwash]], and [[Water fluoridation|city water]] throughout the developed world. It is commonly believed 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 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>
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>
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