Chapter 13 - Fluoridation

Question 1

An ion from the element fluorine and is a constituent of the earth’s crust, and consequently is found naturally to some degree, in all drinking water sources.
A small amount of this in the diet is essential for proper bone and tooth formation.

Answer 1

Fluoride

Question 2

The water treatment process in which a chemical is added to water to increase the concentration of fluoride ions to an optimal level.
The purpose of this to reduce the incidence of dental cavities in children.

Answer 2

Fluoridation

Question 3

Staining or pitting of the teeth due to excessive amounts of fluoride in the water.

Answer 3

Fluorosis

Question 4

A dry chemical used in fluoridation of drinking water that is commonly used in saturators.

Answer 4

Sodium Fluoride

Question 5

A strongly acidic liquid used to fluoridate drinking water.

Answer 5

Fluorosilicic Acid

Question 6

A dry chemical that is derived from fluorosilicic acid and used in the fluoridation of drinking water.

Answer 6

Sodium Fluorosilicate