Fluoride, like anything, is poisonous in large doses but getting to that level is difficult unless you go around drinking fluoride solutions or swallowing toothpastes and its use in strong concentrations . The water is fluoridated in the USA because it makes the enamel of your teeth more resistant to decay but as you know fuoride is suppose to reduce cavity's... Although when I received a root canal because of a cavity. I am wondering what early prevention is it suppose to help?
There is however a condition called fluorosis caused by high consumption of fluoride while the teeth are still growing. This can cause damage to the teeth which ranges from white discolorations to brown and pitted teeth.
Do you think all that's worth preventing cavities? Before you answer that, I have one more wrench to toss at you. More and more studies are showing that ingesting fluoride has absolutely no bearing on preventing tooth decay. And now the American Dental Association is advising that parents NOT give fluoridated water to babies - BECAUSE IT CAN CAUSE BRAIN DAMAGE! The idea of public water fluoridation was once widely embraced in Europe, but has been banned on the evidence in Scotland, Sweden, The Netherlands, Germany, and France, among others. I. But what's really ironic is this: fluoride doesn't even prevent cavities! Does fluoride help your teeth?Yeah, I am sure it does and smoking is good for your lungs, too! I now use a toothpaste called Tom's, I admit it does have a unique taste but it does not have fluoride. I always check and reasearch the topic first before I share the information with others, and if the results are true, I quite using the product.
Contrary to what your dentist might tell you, you don't need fluoride to have healthy teeth just good dental hygiene.
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