Comments on: Adding fluoride to water supplies is bad for our teeth http://www.drbriffa.com/blog/2007/06/29/adding-fluoride-to-water-supplies-bad-for-our-teeth/ A Good Look at Good Health Fri, 16 May 2008 02:20:20 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.3 By: helen http://www.drbriffa.com/blog/2007/06/29/adding-fluoride-to-water-supplies-bad-for-our-teeth/#comment-21496 helen Sun, 01 Jul 2007 22:32:35 +0000 http://www.drbriffa.com/blog/2007/06/29/adding-fluoride-to-water-supplies-bad-for-our-teeth/#comment-21496 the fact remains that fluoride is a poison second only to arsenic in toxicity & human beings do not need this toxin in our bodies. Swallowing toothpaste can be deadly don't you read the warning on the box or tube not to swallow it!! To have really good strong teeth you need a toothpaste that contains calcium which is what really keeps teeth strong not fluoride which makes teeth brittle & causes them to snap in half or chip. & as for the human rights issues of forced medication well don't even get me started on that! I filter all my water & have a filter that specifically takes out the fluoride & my teeth are just fine & I intend to keep them that way. By the way I brush reglarly & don't eat sugar - mmmmm maybe there is more to dental hygenie & tooth care than a toxic chemical added to our water! the fact remains that fluoride is a poison second only to arsenic in toxicity & human beings do not need this toxin in our bodies. Swallowing toothpaste can be deadly don’t you read the warning on the box or tube not to swallow it!! To have really good strong teeth you need a toothpaste that contains calcium which is what really keeps teeth strong not fluoride which makes teeth brittle & causes them to snap in half or chip. & as for the human rights issues of forced medication well don’t even get me started on that! I filter all my water & have a filter that specifically takes out the fluoride & my teeth are just fine & I intend to keep them that way. By the way I brush reglarly & don’t eat sugar - mmmmm maybe there is more to dental hygenie & tooth care than a toxic chemical added to our water!

]]> By: Neil Fiertel http://www.drbriffa.com/blog/2007/06/29/adding-fluoride-to-water-supplies-bad-for-our-teeth/#comment-21296 Neil Fiertel Fri, 29 Jun 2007 22:58:58 +0000 http://www.drbriffa.com/blog/2007/06/29/adding-fluoride-to-water-supplies-bad-for-our-teeth/#comment-21296 One might surmise that fluoridation is unnecessary as per the countries wherein fluoridation is not practiced and yet the carie rate is not high. This does not take into consideration that nearly all toothpaste contains that very fuoride salt that is also added to the water supply or an equivalent. I drink well water that does not contain fluorides. I use a toothpaste that does. I do not have mottled teeth nor did my daughter develop this in spite of being GIVEN fluoride drops during her earlier years. I suggest that those in Ireland who are developing this condition might be receiving too much of a good thing. It is not inconceivable to me that their drinking water AND the toothpaste which amongst children is often ingested to a greater or lesser extent is overkill and that those whose water in Ireland is not fluoridated are in fact getting sufficient from their toothpastes. This does not seem to be considered as obvious as it is in the studies. One must determine in any case group what the TOTAL intake of fluoride from all sources before making a scientific conclusion. I do not see such in the article and so I think it is prejudicial to the use of fluoridation. I see no such mottling of teeth in Canada wherein I reside and my dentist has emphasized that her job is now more to do with maintenance of healthy teeth in children who are no longer stricken with huge numbers of caries as was the case in years before the addition of fluoridation. If you do not like the additions to the water supply, get a Brita Filter and it will remove it..and save money to cover the increased dental bills. Fluoridation is not an evil plot and the stats of its efficacy is well described. One might surmise that fluoridation is unnecessary as per the countries wherein fluoridation is not practiced and yet the carie rate is not high. This does not take into consideration that nearly all toothpaste contains that very fuoride salt that is also added to the water supply or an equivalent. I drink well water that does not contain fluorides. I use a toothpaste that does. I do not have mottled teeth nor did my daughter develop this in spite of being GIVEN fluoride drops during her earlier years. I suggest that those in Ireland who are developing this condition might be receiving too much of a good thing. It is not inconceivable to me that their drinking water AND the toothpaste which amongst children is often ingested to a greater or lesser extent is overkill and that those whose water in Ireland is not fluoridated are in fact getting sufficient from their toothpastes. This does not seem to be considered as obvious as it is in the studies. One must determine in any case group what the TOTAL intake of fluoride from all sources before making a scientific conclusion. I do not see such in the article and so I think it is prejudicial to the use of fluoridation. I see no such mottling of teeth in Canada wherein I reside and my dentist has emphasized that her job is now more to do with maintenance of healthy teeth in children who are no longer stricken with huge numbers of caries as was the case in years before the addition of fluoridation. If you do not like the additions to the water supply, get a Brita Filter and it will remove it..and save money to cover the increased dental bills. Fluoridation is not an evil plot and the stats of its efficacy is well described.

]]> By: chris http://www.drbriffa.com/blog/2007/06/29/adding-fluoride-to-water-supplies-bad-for-our-teeth/#comment-21283 chris Fri, 29 Jun 2007 19:29:35 +0000 http://www.drbriffa.com/blog/2007/06/29/adding-fluoride-to-water-supplies-bad-for-our-teeth/#comment-21283 gosh some wierd links on here gosh some wierd links on here

]]> By: yunus http://www.drbriffa.com/blog/2007/06/29/adding-fluoride-to-water-supplies-bad-for-our-teeth/#comment-21280 yunus Fri, 29 Jun 2007 19:19:32 +0000 http://www.drbriffa.com/blog/2007/06/29/adding-fluoride-to-water-supplies-bad-for-our-teeth/#comment-21280 Note that fluorosis is dose dependent and fluoride levels of approximately 1 PPM does not cause fluorosis. However, I certainly think that fluoride is best applied topically in selected cases rather than being administered through the water supply. Note that fluorosis is dose dependent and fluoride levels of approximately 1 PPM does not cause fluorosis. However, I certainly think that fluoride is best applied topically in selected cases rather than being administered through the water supply.

]]> By: Dr John Briffa http://www.drbriffa.com/blog/2007/06/29/adding-fluoride-to-water-supplies-bad-for-our-teeth/#comment-21273 Dr John Briffa Fri, 29 Jun 2007 17:08:10 +0000 http://www.drbriffa.com/blog/2007/06/29/adding-fluoride-to-water-supplies-bad-for-our-teeth/#comment-21273 James G - please note that the blog above is about water fluoridation (not the use of fluoride-containing toothpaste). James G - please note that the blog above is about water fluoridation (not the use of fluoride-containing toothpaste).

]]> By: James G http://www.drbriffa.com/blog/2007/06/29/adding-fluoride-to-water-supplies-bad-for-our-teeth/#comment-21272 James G Fri, 29 Jun 2007 16:58:14 +0000 http://www.drbriffa.com/blog/2007/06/29/adding-fluoride-to-water-supplies-bad-for-our-teeth/#comment-21272 I used to get at least one cavity per year. Then I started using toothpaste without fluoride. Haven't had a cavity since... Anecdotal, I know, and the NHS Dental Hygienist thinks I'm full of it, but I know what works. I used to get at least one cavity per year. Then I started using toothpaste without fluoride. Haven’t had a cavity since…

Anecdotal, I know, and the NHS Dental Hygienist thinks I’m full of it, but I know what works.

]]> By: Muriella’s Corner Tap water, fluoride, cavities - brush with bar soap « http://www.drbriffa.com/blog/2007/06/29/adding-fluoride-to-water-supplies-bad-for-our-teeth/#comment-21253 Muriella’s Corner Tap water, fluoride, cavities - brush with bar soap « Fri, 29 Jun 2007 09:22:02 +0000 http://www.drbriffa.com/blog/2007/06/29/adding-fluoride-to-water-supplies-bad-for-our-teeth/#comment-21253 [...] Up until recently, the the most comprehensive study to assess the effectiveness of water fluoridation (often referred to as the ‘York study’) found that just one in six people drinking fluoridated water benefits from this practice [1]. However, drinking fluoridated water was also found to cause serious ‘dental fluorosis’, a condition in which the teeth become mottled, discoloured or even pitted due to excess fluoride. Read More here… [...] […] Up until recently, the the most comprehensive study to assess the effectiveness of water fluoridation (often referred to as the ‘York study’) found that just one in six people drinking fluoridated water benefits from this practice [1]. However, drinking fluoridated water was also found to cause serious ‘dental fluorosis’, a condition in which the teeth become mottled, discoloured or even pitted due to excess fluoride. Read More here… […]

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