Abstract
Fluoride consumption has been linked to dental and skeletal fluorosis as well as osteosclerosis, cancer, renal failure, fertility problems and cognitive effects for years. In this research, the fluoride concentrations of different mouthwashes, teas, toothpastes and water were evaluated. The results showed a broad spectrum of values but none of the values exceeded the average daily intake maximum (0.05-0.07 mg per kilograms per day) for adults. Considering that all the counties in the United States have their fluoride concentration in water at two parts per million (secondary drinking water standard) a person that drinks 64 oz of water every day would have already consumed approximately 83% of their daily value. The most significant product found to provide fluoride in diet was tea. Both bottled tea, and brewed tea show high volume fluoride concentration which may lead to fluorosis in a population that consume more tea in their diet.
Faculty Sponsors
Dr. Deanne Roopnarine
Project Type
Event
Location
Alvin Sherman Library
Start Date
4-13-2012 1:00 PM
End Date
4-13-2012 5:30 PM
Evaluation of Fluoride and Fluorosis
Alvin Sherman Library
Fluoride consumption has been linked to dental and skeletal fluorosis as well as osteosclerosis, cancer, renal failure, fertility problems and cognitive effects for years. In this research, the fluoride concentrations of different mouthwashes, teas, toothpastes and water were evaluated. The results showed a broad spectrum of values but none of the values exceeded the average daily intake maximum (0.05-0.07 mg per kilograms per day) for adults. Considering that all the counties in the United States have their fluoride concentration in water at two parts per million (secondary drinking water standard) a person that drinks 64 oz of water every day would have already consumed approximately 83% of their daily value. The most significant product found to provide fluoride in diet was tea. Both bottled tea, and brewed tea show high volume fluoride concentration which may lead to fluorosis in a population that consume more tea in their diet.
