adjective
- treated or combined with fluoride, especially water that has had fluoride added to help prevent tooth decay
Examples
- Most public water supplies in the United States are fluoridated.
- The dentist recommended drinking fluoridated water to strengthen teeth.
- Some communities have debated whether their water should be fluoridated.
- Fluoridated toothpaste is widely available in stores.
- The study compared tooth decay rates in fluoridated and non-fluoridated areas.
- Children who drink fluoridated water typically have fewer cavities.