Brush Your Teeth...With Poison

[2BFree]

[Rincon]

I put a first class carbon filtration system in our house several years ago. Fluoride is for liberal Democrats.

[davedan]

I switched toothpaste to Tom's of Maine non-fluoride toothpaste together with Arm and Hammer Whitening Gel.

[SempiternalHarbinger]

Fluoride is in many things beside toothpaste. Tap water,Infant formulas,PROCESSED foods, juice, tea, soda, wine, beer, Fish and sea foods, Fast food boneless chicken,Teflon-lined cookware,ANAESTHETICS (Enflurane, Isoflurane & Sevoflurane), salt, ext... Scarry! WHO's bright Idea was it to start putting it in our water?? Why is there no out rage at this?


"Fluoride is a persistent bioaccumulator, and is entering into human food-and-beverage chains in increasing amounts." - Marier J, Rose D. (1977). Environmental Fluoride. National Research Council of Canada. Associate Committe on Scientific Criteria for Environmental Quality. NRCC No. 16081.

"Based on this review, we conclude that fluoride intakes of infants and children have shown a rather steady increase since 1930, are likely to continue to increase, and will be associated with further increase in the prevalence of enamel fluorosis unless intervention measures are instituted." - Fomon SJ, Ekstrand J, Ziegler EE. (2000). Fluoride intake and prevalence of dental fluorosis: trends in fluoride intake with special attention to infants. Journal of Public Health Dentistry 60(3):131-9.

"[T]he prevalence of dental fluorosis in the United States has increased during the last 30 years, both in communities with fluoridated water and in communities with nonfluoridated water." - Fomon SJ, Ekstrand J, Ziegler EE. (2000). Fluoride intake and prevalence of dental fluorosis: trends in fluoride intake with special attention to infants. Journal of Public Health Dentistry 60(3):131-9.

"The increase in [dental fluorosis] suggests that the total systemic fluoride exposure for children during dental development has changed since the 1940s." - Pang D, et al. (1992). Fluoride intake from beverage consumption in a sample of North Carolina children. Journal of Dental Research 71: 1382-1388.

"[A] few cases of more severe fluorosis can be found now in some communities. Because the prevalence of fluorosis is now higher than 50 years ago, we can conclude that fluoride availability... has increased in North American children." - Rozier RG. (1999). The prevalence and severity of enamel fluorosis in North American children. Journal of Public Health Dentistry 59(4):239-46.

"The majority of children in this research study drank water witih the optimal fluoride level (0.7-1.2 ppm) and overall 34.5% had definitive fluorosis on at least two teeth. This result is generally consistent with most contemporary prevalence studies of fluorosis in North America." - Levy SM, Hong L, Warren JJ, Broffitt B. (2006). .Use of the fluorosis risk index in a cohort study: the Iowa fluoride study. Journal of Public Health Dentistry 66(2):92-6.

"Current studies support the view that dental fluorosis has increased in both fluoridated and non-fluoridated communities. North American studies suggest rates of 20 to 75% in the former and 12 to 45% in the latter." - Locker, D. (1999). Benefits and Risks of Water Fluoridation. An Update of the 1996 Federal-Provincial Sub-committee Report. Prepared for Ontario Ministry of Health and Long Term Care.

"everal reports of prevalence for mostly mild fluorosis are in the 20 percent to 80 percent range." - Levy SM, Guha-Chowdhury N. (1999). Total fluoride intake and implications for dietary fluoride supplementation. Journal of Public Health Dentistry 59: 211-23.

Minimize Ingested Fluoride

"'In consideration of the currently understood mechanisms of cariostasis and fluorosis, our efforts should be focused on minimizing levels of ingested fluorides. The control of fluoride levels in infant formulas, the recent reductions in the fluoride supplement schedule, and the calls for lower fluoride pediatric toothpastes are all laudable efforts. We cannot, however, ignore water fluoridation as a major source of ingested fluoride." - Heller KE, et al (1997). Dental Caries and Dental Fluorosis at Varying Water Fluoride Concentrations. Journal of Public Health Dentistry 57: 136-143.

Do Not Use Fluoridated Water to Reconstitute Infant Formula

“When infants are formula-fed, parents should be advised to reconstitute or dilute infant formula with deionized water (reverse osmosis, distilled, or low-fluoride bottledwater) in order to reduce the amount of systemically ingested fluoride.” - Brothwell D, Limeback H. (2003). Breastfeeding is protective against dental fluorosis in a nonfluoridated rural area of Ontario, Canada. Journal of Human Lactation 19: 386-90.

“[W]e recommend use of water with relatively low fluoride content (e.g. 0 to 0.3 ppm) as a diluent for infant formulas and recommend that no fluoride supplements be given to infants.” - Fomon SJ, Ekstrand J, Ziegler EE. (2000). Fluoride intake and prevalence of dental fluorosis: trends in fluoride intake with special attention to infants. Journal of Public Health Dentistry 60: 131-9.

“Breastfeeding of infants should be encouraged, both for the many documented, general health benefits and the relative protection against ingestion of excessive fluoride from high quantities of intake of fluoridated water used to reconstitute concentrated infant formula early in infancy.” - Levy SL, et al. (1995). Sources of fluoride intake in children. Journal of Public Health Dentistry 55: 39-52.

“Use of powder concentrate would be recommended only for those with low-fluoride water.” - Levy SL, et al. (1995). Sources of fluoride intake in children. Journal of Public Health Dentistry 55: 39-52.

"to limit fluoride intakes to amounts <0.1 mg/kg/day, it is necessary to avoid use fo fluoridated water (around 1 ppm) to dilute powdered infant formulas." - Buzalaf MA, et al. (2001). Fluoride content of infant formulas prepared with deionized, bottled mineral and fluoridated drinking water. ASDC Journal of Dentistry for Children 68(1):37-41, 10.

“Our results suggest that the fluoride contribution of water used to reconstitute formulas increases risk of fluorosis and could be an area for intervention... Supporting long-term lactation could be an important strategy to decrease fluorosis risk of primary teeth and early developing permanent teeth.” - Marshall TA, et al. (2004). Associations between Intakes of Fluoride from Beverages during Infancy and Dental Fluorosis of Primary Teeth. Journal of the American College of Nutrition 23:108-16.

“The recommendation is that bottled or deionized water be used instead (of fluoridated water) to dilute the formula." - Ekstrand J. (1989). Fluoride intake in early infancy. Journal of Nutrition 119(Suppl 12):1856-60.

Ingestion of Fluoride from Toothpaste should be Reduced

"To reduce the risk of fluorosis, it has been suggested that use of higher concentration of fluoride dentrifices by preschool children be avoided, that only small quantities of paste be used under parental direction and supervision, that further development and testing of lower concentration fluoride dentrifices be encouraged, and that dentrifice tubes dispense smaller quantities so that inappropriate eating of fluoride dentrifice is avoided." - Levy SM, Guha-Chowdhury N. (1999). Total fluoride intake and implications for dietary fluoride supplementation. Journal of Public Health Dentistry 59: 211-23.

"WARNING: Keep out of reach of children under 6 years of age. If you accidentally swallow more than used for brushing, seek professional help or contact a poison control center immediately." - FDA Mandated Warning on Fluoride Toothpaste Labels Sold in U.S.

Uniform Dosages Should be Reconsidered

"[W]e recommend that uniform dosages of fluoride supplementation should be reconsidered... The FDA should examine the testing and labeling of [juices and sodas] with respect to fluoride concentration so that practictioners and consumers can make an informed choice. Thorough washing of grapes should occur to eliminate any insecticide contamination of the juice. Manufacturers and bottlers should identify sources of fluoride within their products, and when necessary reduce fluoride levels to age-appropriate levels, as recommended by the American Dental Association and the American Academy of Pediatric Dentists." - Stannard JG, et al. (1991). Fluoride levels and fluoride contamination of fruit juices. Journal of Clinical Pediatric Dentistry 16(1):38-40.

Some Children Receive More Fluoride Than 'Optimum' from just One Source of Exposure

"n most reports, a smaller proportion of children, often 10 percent to 20 percent of the study population, received several times as much exposure as the mean. Because of this finding, most authors commented that some children in their studies probably ingested sufficient quantities of fluoride from only the single source or category being studied to exceed the 'optimal' fluoride intake and be at increased risks of dental fluorosis." - Levy SM, Guha-Chowdhury N. (1999). Total fluoride intake and implications for dietary fluoride supplementation. Journal of Public Health Dentistry 59: 211-23.

"Virtually all authors have noted that some children could ingest more fluoride from dentrifice alone than is recommended as a total daily fluoride ingestion." - Levy SM, Guha-Chowdhury N. (1999). Total fluoride intake and implications for dietary fluoride supplementation. Journal of Public Health Dentistry 59: 211-23.

Greater Attention Needs to be Paid to Total Fluoride Exposure

"When considering fluoride recommendations on a group basis, all major sources of fluoride ingestion, such as diet, dentrifice, and fluoride supplements, must be considered so that total daily intake of fluoride can be estimated. To this end, efforts should be renewed to determine and regularly monitor the fluoride levels of beverages and foods and have their fluoride levels made available to the profession and the public. If necessary, fluoride levels of infant formulas and other products should be modified. In addition, attempts must be made to avoid excessive ingestion of fluoride dentrifice and further investigate the cariostatic effect of lower fluoride concentration dentrifices." - Levy SM, Guha-Chowdhury N. (1999). Total fluoride intake and implications for dietary fluoride supplementation. Journal of Public Health Dentistry 59: 211-23.

"The amount of infant foods containing chicken consumed should be considered when assessing the total fluoride intake, as it could contribute a substantial amount of fluoride. Children who regularly consume quantities of infant foods containing chicken should also be monitored to make sure that they do not ingest too much fluoride from other sources such as fluoride dentrifice, dietary fluoride supplements or fluoridated water." - Heilman JR, et al. (1997). Fluoride concentrations of infant foods. Journal of the American Dental Association 128(7):857-63.

"[W]e recommend that dentists who are considering prescribing dietary fluoride supplements for those with nonfluoridated water inquire about young children's fluoride exposure from all important sources, including dentrifice, infant formula (type, brand, and quantity), water (sources, quantities and filtration system) and beverages (including specific juices and juice-flavored drinks)." - Kiritsy MC, et al. (1996). Assessing fluoride concentrations of juices and juice-flavored drinks. Journal of the American Dental Association 127(7):895-902.

[SempiternalHarbinger]

JulesGP, you are awsome! This is a topic that isn't talked about enough. More people need to become aware of this.

D&C 89;
1 A Word of Wisdom, for the benefit of the council of high priests, assembled in Kirtland, and the church, and also the saints in Zion—

2To be sent greeting;not by commandment or constraint, but by revelation and the word of wisdom, showing forth the order and will of God in the temporal salvation of all saints in the last days—

3Given for a principle with promise, adapted to the capacity of the weak and the weakest of all saints, who are or can be called saints.

4Behold, verily, thus saith the Lord unto you: In consequence of evils and designs which do and will exist in the hearts of conspiring men in the last days, I have warned you, and forewarn you, by giving unto you this word of wisdom by revelation—

[keeprunning]

No need for toothpaste! Simplifying at it's best.
Just brush and floss and rinse with mouthwash, or one of your own making. Or just baking soda, or peroxide and mint essential oils.

[ndjili]

http://www.heavenoftea.com/typesoftea/g ... -fluoride/

Tea and Fluoride: Just the Facts, please
The tea plant, Camellia sinensis, naturally absorbs fluoride from the environment more effectively than other plants. And as it ages, more fluoride is absorbed by the leaves, so the younger leaves have less fluoride than the older leaves. In practical terms, this means white tea (which is only very young leaves) has less fluoride than green, black or oolong teas, which include older leaves (Herbal teas do not contain any Camellia sinensis leaves and have almost no fluoride to speak of). In addition, the younger the leaves make a higher quality tea. Tea dust (in tea bags) and tea bricks (made from older leaves) have much higher levels of fluoride than high quality tea. This study explored the difference between high quality teas and low quality in terms of fluoride: high quality teas had significantly less fluoride (because of the leaves used).

http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/20 ... 104059.htm

People still ask why some things arent part of our diets...and yet the more science learns the more interesting.

[SAM]

On the Green Smoothie Girl's blog a couple of days ago she posted about a lecture a dentist did which, although not about fluoride specifically, definitely makes it sound like we are over-doing it in the toothpaste department:

http://www.greensmoothiegirl.com/blog/2011/05/03/2716/

Dr. Jorgenson’s lecture had some interesting facts, including the table below, showing how acidic soft drinks are. The table shows how much of your tooth is lost in 14 days of exposure to Coke, Pepsi, Mt. Dew, and others. (And here’s me pointing out: if it dissolves hard enamel, what is it doing to vulnerable soft tissues and organs?)

Dr. J stated that whitening and tartar-control toothpastes are terribly hard on your teeth. She personally doesn’t use toothpaste, because the chemically-achieved slippery “feeling” of clean, and the minty taste, give you a false sense of security about your teeth actually being clean. She brushes with nothing! She said that plaque on your teeth -–that stuff you can scrape off with your fingernail–is just millions of bacteria organisms. She recommends gently putting baking soda on your teeth and swishing it in your mouth for as long as you can before rinsing, for alkalinity. (Don’t brush with it, though, as it is abrasive on your teeth.)

She said to brush your child’s teeth from behind, putting your hand under the chin and pulling their head back—much like the dentist does, because you can see in the mouth and reach all the surfaces that way.

She said that she doesn’t tell people not to eat sugar because everyone does it. However, she begs us to eat it only once in a 24-hour period, and ALL IN ONE SITTING, that the worst thing you can do is eat it throughout the day. (I agree: then your body constantly has the strain of having to neutralize those acids and pump insulin, etc.)

You can keep bacteria on your teeth at bay with just one tooth brushing and flossing a day, but make sure you’re very thorough.

We’ll be hearing from Dr. J again at my green smoothie clinic in Sandy, Utah, May 26—sign up under EVENTS on GreenSmoothieGirl.com. Be a patient at Total Care Dental in American Fork, and sign up on their fanpage on FB.

Which beverages dissolve teeth?
Beverage pH value % of tooth lost in 14 days
Coca-Cola 2.48 1.4
Diet Coca-Cola 3.22 1.5
Pepsi-Cola 2.6 1.4
Diet Pepsi-Cola 2.94 1.5
Dr. Pepper 2.9 1.7
Diet Dr. Pepper 2.99 1.5
Mountain Dew 3.14 6.1
Diet Mountain Dew 3.27 8
Sprite 3.27 4
Diet Sprite 3.34 3.7
Canada Dry Ginger ale 2.94 3.5
A&W Rootbeer 4.8 -.1
Arizona Iced Tea 2.94 4.9
Brewed Black Tea 5.36 .22
Brewed black coffee 6.25 .19
Tap Water 6.7 -.02

Remember – a neutral pH is 7.0. So, the lower the pH the more acidic the drink is.

I have been thinking I should switch over to water, baking soda and occasional oil-pulling for my oral health for quite some time now but I have a hard time thinking of giving up the minty fresh feeling after a good brush with Crest.

[bbrown]

Add some mint oil to your oil-pulling oil and TADAH! Take that, crest.

Catherine

[durangout]

I wonder which is worse: Flouride or Chemtrails.

[Shimdidly]

I have brushed my teeth with baking soda for the past year and 1/2. I try to avoid tap water, but occasionally I'll still drink it when I there are no alternatives. The idea that fluoride is beneficial for your teeth is also dubious to me.

[Walter56]

Which beverages dissolve teeth?
Beverage pH value % of tooth lost in 14 days
Coca-Cola 2.48 1.4
Diet Coca-Cola 3.22 1.5
Pepsi-Cola 2.6 1.4
Diet Pepsi-Cola 2.94 1.5
Dr. Pepper 2.9 1.7
Diet Dr. Pepper 2.99 1.5
Mountain Dew 3.14 6.1
Diet Mountain Dew 3.27 8
Sprite 3.27 4
Diet Sprite 3.34 3.7
Canada Dry Ginger ale 2.94 3.5
A&W Rootbeer 4.8 -.1
Arizona Iced Tea 2.94 4.9
Brewed Black Tea 5.36 .22
Brewed black coffee 6.25 .19
Tap Water 6.7 -.02

Remember – a neutral pH is 7.0. So, the lower the pH the more acidic the drink is.

Holy $#!%. Even coffee dissolves my teeth. What should i be drinking then?