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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 [[Water fluoridation|city water]] throughout the developed world. It is commonly believed 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]], since it tends to bond with the calcium in teeth.
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>