Posted on 04/22/2008 4:24:46 AM PDT by nyscof
Fluoride exposure is rising and causing children’s tooth imperfections, ranging from white spots to brownish discolorations and pitting (fluorosis), dentist Elivir Dincer reports in the New York State Dental Journal. (1)
“Such changes in the tooth’s appearance can affect the child’s self-esteem which makes early prevention that much more critical,” writes Dincer.
Children, aged 2 to 7 years, can swallow about one-quarter milligram of fluoride with every brushing because their swallowing reflexes are not fully developed, reports Dincer.
“Children from the age of 6-months to 3-years should not have more than one-quarter milligram of fluoride per day. Brushing the teeth of a 2-year-old twice a day will expose the child to about one-half milligram, exceeding the allowable [daily] limits” [from toothpaste alone], writes Dincer.
Intentionally swallowing the toothpaste which is likely, given the pleasant flavor of children’s toothpaste, increases children’s fluorosis risk, Dincer reports.
Fluoridated water, supplements, mouth rinses and/or foods add to daily fluoride intake.
Up to 48% of children have fluorosis, with 4% moderate/severe (yellow/brown teeth), reports the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) (2). Fluoride over-exposure at ages 22- to 25-months can discolor the permanent two front teeth while they form under the gums.
Two-thirds of US water suppliers add fluoride chemicals to reduce tooth decay. This fluoridated water is used to make many foods and beverages. (3) “Water and processed beverages (e.g., soft drinks and fruit juices) can provide approximately 75% of a person's fluoride intake,” according to the CDC. (4)
Mixing infant formula with fluoridated water (5), fluoride supplements (6) and foods with naturally higher fluoride levels, such as tea and ocean fish, independently increase risk of dental fluorosis. Fluoride-containing pesticide residues remain on various foods. Fluoride is also inhaled via ocean and shower mist and is in some medicines.
The adequate intake of fluoride from ALL sources to avoid moderate fluorosis (not mild white spots) according to the National Academies of Science (9) is
-- 0.01 mg/day for 0 to 6-month-olds
-- 0.5 mg/day for 7 through 12 months
-- 0.7 mg/day for 1 to 3-year-olds
Why isn't this information reaching the public?
In 2000, dental researcher AK Mascarenhas wrote, “There is substantial evidence that fluoridated water, fluoride supplements, infant formulas, and fluoride toothpastes are risk factors for fluorosis,” alone and together in “Risk factors for Dental Fluorosis: A review of the recent literature,” in Pediatric Dentistry, 4/22/2000.
“It’s obvious that fluoridation is dosing our children with uncontrollable and undesirable amounts of fluoride,” says attorney Paul Beeber, President, New York State Coalition Opposed to Fluoridation, Inc. “Besides affecting teeth, fluoride can be hazardous to your general health,” he says. "Since fluoride is neither a nutrient nor essential for healthy teeth and no child is, or ever was, fluoride deficient, it's time we stop adding unnecessary and costly fluoride chemicals into water supplies," says Beeber.
Over 1600 professionals joined Environmental Protection Agency scientists in calling for an end to fluoridation. (7) Join the over 11,000 individuals supporting them by signing the petition asking for a Congressional investigation at http://congress.FluorideAction.Net or http://www.FluorideAction.Net
References:
1) “Why Do I Have White Spots on My Front Teeth,” by Elvir Dincer, DDS, New York State Dental Journal, January 2008, Page 58 Volume 74, Number 1
http://www.nysdental.org/img/current-pdf/JrnlJan2008.pdf
2) Surveillance for Dental Caries, Dental Sealants, Tooth Retention, Edentulism and Dental Fluorosis, CDC, MMWR August 2005
http://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/preview/mmwrhtml/figures/s403a1t23.gif
3) USDA National Fluoride Database of Selected Beverages and Foods – 2004 http://www.nal.usda.gov/fnic/foodcomp/Data/Fluoride/Fluoride.html
4) US Centers for Disease Control – Enamel Fluorosis http://www.cdc.gov/FLUORIDATION/safety/enamel_fluorosis.htm
5a) US Centers for Disease Control – Infant Formula and Fluoride http://www.cdc.gov/FLUORIDATION/safety/infant_formula.htm#12
b) Academy of General Dentistry, “Monitor Infant’s Fluoride Intake,” March 2007 http://www.agd.org/support/articles/?ArtID=1187
c) American Dental Association, “ADA offers interim guidance on infant formula and fluoride,” November 2006 http://www.ada.org/prof/resources/pubs/adanews/adanewsarticle.asp?articleid=2212
6) American Dental Association, Evidence Based Dentistry: Systematic Reviews Fluoride Supplements http://www.ada.org/prof/resources/ebd/reviews/fluoride_supplements.asp
7) http://www.fluorideaction.org/statement.august.2007.html
8) http://www.orgsites.com/ny/nyscof/_pgg10.php3
9) The National Academies of Science, “Dietary Reference Intakes for Calcium, Phosphorus, Magnesium, Vitamin D, and Fluoride,:1997
Our precious bodily fluids.
Beat me to it!
Nothing new. It’s been a problem for years. Just proves that while a little does a good job doesn’t mean a lot will do even better.
Purity of Essence....Peace on Earth.
Fluoridated water is disgusting, and government has no business polluting our water with it. It also reduces intelligence and our natural level of aggression. I guess that makes us easier to control.
http://www.staytuned.ws/articles/fluoride.html
A local Democrat state rep. wants to require all water systems to use flouride in PA.
It turns out the York, PA Water Company in my town doesn’t put flouride in its water.
Its always tasted better to me than that water in places like Philly.
Mandrake, I suppose it never occurred to you that while we’re chatting here so enjoyably, a decision is being made by the President and the Joint Chiefs in the war room at the Pentagon. And when they realize there is no possibility of recalling the wing, there will be only one course of action open: total committment.
Mandrake, do you recall what Clemenzo once said about war?
He said war was to important to be left to the Generals. When he said that, fifty years ago, he might have been right. But today, war is too important to be left to politicians. They have neither the time, the training, nor the inclination for strategic thought. I can no longer sit back and allow Communist infiltration, Communist indoctrination, communist subversion, and the international Communist conspiracy to sap and impurify all of our precious bodily fluids.
Have you ever seen a commie drink a glass of water?
Vodka. That’s what they drink, isn’t it? Never water?
On no account will a commie ever drink water, and not without good reason.
Water. That’s what I’m getting at. Water. Mandrake, water is the source of all life. Seven tenths of this earth’s surface is water. Why, you realize that.. seventy percent of you is water.
And as human beings, you and I need fresh, pure water to replenish our precious bodily fluids.
You beginning to understand?
Mandrake. Mandrake, have you never wondered why I drink only distilled water, or rain water, and only pure grain alcohol?
Have you ever heard of a thing called fluoridation? Fluoridation of water?
Well do you now what it is?
Do you realize that fluoridation is the most monstrously conceived and dangerous communist plot we have ever had to face?
Group Capt. Lionel Mandrake: Uh, Jack, Jack, listen, tell me, tell me, Jack. When did you first... become... well, develop this theory?
General Jack D. Ripper: Well, I, uh... I... I... first became aware of it, Mandrake, during the physical act of love.
Exactly. Dosage is everything in toxicology. The unreported fact is that in many areas naturally occurring flouride levels exceed the levels recommended by advocates.
Do your teeth go really bad if you use no flouride at all?
They’ve updated the argument. You’ll notice that fluoride treatments no longer turn good Republican and Democrat children into maniacally raving Comsymp-Socialist Nazi bait.
Amazing, water lacking an electronics solvent tastes better. What’s next, lead-free toothpaste?
No. Use baking soda. Works just fine.
Hmmm, wonder what we should do about all those wells out in west Texas that ranching and farming folks drink from? Fluoride is naturally occurring and is found in drinking water derived from wells all across the southwest. In fact, those who are aware of the problem and can afford it, provide bottled water for their kids to drink during their developmental years so to avoid stains on their teeth.
I agree with ovrtaxt, just use the flouride stuff once a week instead of every day. The abrasives in it are probably worse than the flouride.
Fluoride is neither a nutrient nor required for healthy teeth.
There’s no evidence that living a fluoride-free life leads to more tooth decay. Dentist Weston Price did extensive research around the world before fluoridation became so commonplace. The only link to bad teeth is bad diet. And studies show fluoride can’t fix that.
Tooth decay crises are occurring in all our fluoridated cities and states - usually in low-income people who can only afford to drink fluoridated tap water and don’t know fluoride-free toothpaste exists.
The only scientifically valid evidence that links to more tooth decay is poverty levels. Poverty is linked to higher rates of almost every recordable illnesses and diseases.
Organized dentistry uses fluoridation to give a false illusion that they are trying to combat America’s dental health crisis caused by them. 80% of dentists refuse Medicaid patients and 108 million Americans don’t have dental insurance.
I have two older sisters with tons of holes in their teeth. They flouridated the water in my town about the time I was three. (sisters were then 8 and 13)
I’ve had two cavities, my whole life.
To me, this is just another “green” idea and I will disregard it.
Anyone with an ounce of brain in the fifties gave their kids flouride tablets. My parents did not, my MIL did. The result, my BIL few dental carries, my sister, close to false teeth,
Other people can risk it, but if they pull our flouride, I’ll get the pills for my kids.
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