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Fluoride
Sodium Fluoride
Inorganic compound used primarily as a fluoridating agent in dental care products to prevent dental caries by enhancing tooth enamel resistance.
Mineral or nutrientUpdated Feb 14, 2026
Health score-4.0
-5Very bad5
Water guidelines
- Legal limit
- Not specified
- Health guideline
- Not specified
Food and supplement guidelines
- Legal limit
- Not specified
- Health guideline
- Not specified
Risks
Ingestion toxicity at high doses including acute poisoning, potential skeletal fluorosis with chronic excessive exposure, irritation risk in concentrated topical use
Benefits
Dental caries prevention through enamel remineralization
References
Waters containing Sodium Fluoride
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