Fluoridize (Verb)
Meaning
Subject to fluoridation; treat with fluoride; "fluoridized water"; "fluoridize the teeth of children".
Classification
Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..
Examples
- Many communities fluoridize their tap water to reduce tooth decay and promote oral health.
- Government programs helped to fluoridize the teeth of children through school-based oral health programs.
- Residents have debated whether to fluoridize the town's water supply for years due to concerns about health risks.
- Using toothpaste and mouthwash that helps to fluoridize the teeth can reduce cavities.
- Dentists recommend that parents use a toothpaste that will help fluoridize the teeth of their children to prevent decay.