Tag Archives: fluoridation

We Know How Fluoride Works…or Do We?

Posted on August 8, 2011 by

General dentist and past president of the Pennsylvania Dental Association (PDA) on what fluoride does: In developing teeth, the fluoride becomes part of the enamel and actually causes it to become denser and stronger so it is more resistant to … Continue reading →

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Catapult the Propaganda: Fluoridated Edition

Posted on July 15, 2011 by

Via Biology-Online: Micronutrients are those nutrients needed in small amounts as opposed to macronutrients required in large amounts. For example, proteins, vitamins, and minerals are nutrients humans need; however, proteins are needed in amounts higher than vitamins, making the latter … Continue reading →

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The Trouble with Fluoride & Fluoridation

Posted on July 13, 2011 by
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Fluoride & Fluoridation – One Veteran Dentist’s View

Posted on June 1, 2011 by
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Swallowing Fluoride? Study Shows Risks Without Benefits

Posted on February 28, 2011 by

Low-income children who consumed recommended fluoride doses have more fluoride-damaged teeth and high cavity rates, according to research published in the January 2011 International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health. For the study, Mexican preschoolers and school-aged children in … Continue reading →

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Confused about Fluoride?

Posted on February 4, 2011 by

Recently, the US Department of Health and Human Services recommended lowering the “recommended” amount of fluoride in public water sources due to rising rates of dental fluorosis, and the Environmental Protection Agency released a research review showing an increased risk … Continue reading →

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A Troubling Relationship between Fluoridation & Smarts

Posted on January 21, 2011 by

In the event that the EPA needs more motivation to lower the levels of added fluoride in public water supplies, might we suggest another reason? Via PR Newswire Fluoride in Water Linked to Lower IQ in Children Exposure to fluoride … Continue reading →

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HHS Says, “Less Fluoride to the People, Please”

Posted on January 14, 2011 by

Maybe it’s a sad commentary on the state of our society that it’s so easy to overloook good news – even more so during weeks like this past one, dominated by news surrounding the Tucson shooting – but there was … Continue reading →

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What Fluoride Can Do If You Get Too Much of It

Posted on November 8, 2010 by

While the ADA, mainstream dentists, public health officials and others continue to insist on the virtues of fluoride for promoting dental health, reasons to avoid fluoride and fluoridation continue to mount : In the latest issue of Osteoporosis International, researchers … Continue reading →

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Drinking Water: A Modern Dilemma (Guest Post)

Posted on August 20, 2010 by

The EPA has warned that drinking water pollution is one of the top environmental threats to our health. Contaminants are routinely measured in municipal drinking water including lead, cadmium, mercury and other metals; pesticides, fertilizers and chlorine. These can enter … Continue reading →

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