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New discovery from shark's teeth
Oceanography

New discovery from shark's teeth

Looking closely at the shark's teeth, the scientists found that in the teeth of this fierce animal contains fluoride, the basic ingredient in today's human toothpaste an…

December 17, 2018
Fluorine toothpaste: Beneficial and harmful
Medicine - Health

Fluorine toothpaste: Beneficial and harmful

There is no denying the benefits of fluoride toothpaste. However, their abuse can be harmful, especially in areas where fluoride is contaminated in the water.

December 15, 2018
The reason why you brush your teeth
Medicine - Health

The reason why you brush your teeth

Toothpaste is primarily composed of friction and fluoride. According to empirical research by experts, these substances will work best at about 37 degrees C.

December 14, 2018
The secret to fluoride's decay
Medicine - Health

The secret to fluoride's decay

It is fluoride that helps reduce the ability of the teeth to cause tooth decay, which can easily be removed by saliva or brushing teeth.

December 14, 2018
Eating chocolate helps teeth stay healthy?
Medicine - Health

Eating chocolate helps teeth stay healthy?

For a bright smile, brush your teeth after meals, floss regularly and eat lots of chocolate, says a researcher at Tulane University, USA.

December 14, 2018
Be careful when using toothpaste for children
Medicine - Health

Be careful when using toothpaste for children

Although it is necessary for oral health, fluoride - the ingredient in toothpaste - results in the opposite if used too much for children under 6 years of age.

December 14, 2018
Tooth decay in children
Medicine - Health

Tooth decay in children

Early tooth decay in children (eec) is very common, accounting for 30-50% in developing countries and up to 70% in developed countries. Children with tooth decay when yo…

December 14, 2018
Many fluorides in water damage teeth and bones
Medicine - Health

Many fluorides in water damage teeth and bones

Fluoride, which is currently being considered by some places to add water to improve tooth strength, can damage bones and teeth if it is present in the water too much, a…

December 14, 2018
Dental care in the elderly
Medicine - Health

Dental care in the elderly

Brush your teeth twice a day with fluoride toothpaste, floss with daily floss, routine dental check-ups to check and clean your teeth. It is common to keep your teeth he…

December 14, 2018
New batteries help to avoid any risk of fire
New technology

New batteries help to avoid any risk of fire

Researchers have discovered a component called fluoride polymer (also known as PFPE), which can be used to produce non-flammable, flammable batteries such as lithium bat…

December 11, 2018