Fluoride is a highly toxic substance that can cause a range of adverse health effects. Fluoride is in our water, toothpaste, and other dental products.
First, let’s go over the effects, health dangers, and diseases. According to https://fluoridealert.org/issues/health/, Fluoride can cause these diseases and can cause effects to these types of body parts; Arthritis, bone fracture, brain effects, Cancer, Cardiovascular disease, Diabetes, male fertility, pineal gland, skeletal fluorosis, Thyroid disease, Acute toxicity, and tooth decay.
Some sites of toothpaste companies, such as Colgate (https://colgate.com), say that Fluoride is a natural mineral that, when added to your oral care, strengthens your teeth and helps prevent cavities. This is true, but not when swallowed. The proof? On the back of toothpaste packages, there is a message that says, “Don’t Swallow – Use only a pea-sized amount for children under 6” and “Children under 6 should be supervised while brushing with any toothpaste to prevent swallowing.” This is because of the Fluoride because it is highly toxic and can cause serious issues. Obviously, companies already know how dangerous Fluoride can be!
Ok, so how come Fluoride is not okay when children swallow it when brushing their teeth, but, it’s ok to swallow it when it’s in our drinking water? That is my question that is still unanswered.
People and many websites and companies say that Fluoride is in our drinking water and toothpaste to help prevent cavities, but Fluoride does not show that it helps, especially with water. The proof? Cavities are formed in the “deep pits” of teeth. When people take a drink of water, does the Fluoride have long enough time to make contact with those deep pits? No, it doesn’t. The water is in your mouth for only about half a second or less.
So how do we solve this problem?
For toothpaste, you can switch to a brand/company called Toms of Maine. Some types of toothpaste that they have fluoride in them, but some of them do not. For example, I have Antiplaque & Whitening, and what does it say on my tube? It says “fluoride-free, natural.” If you are concerned more about the ingredients, it says “calcium carbonate, glycerin, water, xylitol, hydrated silica, natural flavor (or peppermint oil), sodium lauryl sulfate, zinc citrate, carrageenan, sodium bicarbonate. Toms has:
- No animal testing or animal ingredients, and
- No artificial colors, flavors, fragrance, or preservatives.
If you still have any questions, comments, concerns, or interests call 1-800-FOR-TOMS or visit www.tomsofmaine.com
For water, here are 3 ways (my family uses water filters):
- Water Filters: One way of avoiding the fluoride from tap water is to purchase a water filter. Not all water filters, however, remove fluoride. The three types of filters that can remove fluoride are reverse osmosis, deionizers (which use ion-exchange resins), and activated alumina. Each of these filters should be able to remove about 90% of the fluoride. By contrast, “activated carbon” filters (e.g., Brita & Pur) do not remove fluoride. For more information on water filters, click here.
- Spring Water: Another way to avoid fluoride from tap water is to purchase spring water. Most brands of spring water contain very low levels of fluoride. Some brands, however, do contain high levels (e.g., Trinity Springs). Before consuming any bottled water on a consistent basis, therefore, you should verify that the fluoride content is less than 0.2 ppm, and ideally less than 0.1 ppm. You can find out the level of fluoride level in some of the popular brands You can also find out the fluoride level by calling the number on the water label. (Most companies have this information readily available.)
- Water Distillation: A third way to avoid fluoride from the tap is to purchase a distillation unit. Water distillation will remove most, if not all, of the fluoride. The price for a distillation unit varies widely depending on the size. Small counter-top units cost as little as $200, while large units can exceed $1,000.
I hope you now understand that there is poison right under your noses and that you can help your body stay away from this horrible thing.
FAQ About Fluoride
1. Do we need fluoride?
Short Answer: No.
Long Answer: In the 1950s, dentists believed that fluoride was a “nutrient.” A nutrient is a vitamin or mineral that is necessary for good health. In the case of fluoride, dentists believed that ingesting fluoride during childhood was necessary for the development of strong, healthy teeth, and that a “fluoride deficiency” would cause cavities, just like a deficiency of vitamin C can cause scurvy. This belief was mistaken. It is now known that fluoride is not a nutrient and that the fluoride content of a tooth has little bearing on whether that tooth will develop a cavity. People can have perfect teeth, therefore, without consuming fluoridated water or fluoride toothpaste.
2. Is fluoride good for teeth?
Short Answer: Not when swallowed.
Long Answer: Back in the 1950s, when fluoride was believed to be a “nutrient,” dentists believed fluoride needed to be swallowed to be most effective at preventing cavities. That is why fluoride was added to things that people swallow: water and prescription pills (fluoride supplements). Today, however, dental researchers overwhelmingly agree that fluoride’s main benefit to teeth (whatever that may be) comes from topical application, not ingestion. Even if one believes that fluoride is good for teeth, therefore, there is no need to swallow it.
This helps explain why countries that do not fluoridate water (most western nations) have tooth decay rates that are just as low as the few western nations that do fluoridate water. Similarly, most researchers now concede that swallowing fluoride supplements is not an effective way to prevent cavities. Adding fluoride to water or pills is neither necessary, nor effective.
3. Are topical fluorides good for teeth?
Short Answer: Yes, but they can also damage teeth as well.
Long Answer: Credible research suggests that topical fluorides can provide a benefit to teeth. This benefit, however, must be weighed against the risks, which include damage to the teeth. Although topical fluoride products like toothpaste are not meant to be swallowed, studies show that young children swallow a lot of the paste that is put on the brush — particularly when the toothpaste has a bubble-gum or watermelon flavor. Swallowing toothpaste can cause health complications, including a disfiguring defect of the teeth called dental fluorosis.
4. What is dental fluorosis?
Dental fluorosis is a discoloration of teeth caused by too much fluoride ingestion during childhood. Fluorosis stains are generally cloudy white splotches and streaks, but children who swallow too much toothpaste can develop the more advanced forms of fluorosis, which are marked by brown and black stains and enamel erosion. When present on the front teeth, fluorosis can cause significant anxiety and embarrassment for the child, and may require cosmetic treatment, which can be costly.
Recent research, including the largest dental survey ever done in the U.S. and an ongoing NIH-funded study has reported data showing that fluoridated water, and overall fluoride intake from all sources, is far more likely to cause dental fluorosis than it is to reduce a cavity. Thus, although fluorosis was once a rarity, the latest national survey in the U.S. found that 41% of adolescents now have some form of the condition.
“Fluoride is a poison that is under our noses and it is horrible, and most people don’t even know it. If anyone thinks that they know enough about their toothpaste and water, I sure hope they know about fluoride.”
– Sweetz, Leaf Life Blogs admin
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