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tooth eruption. I was taught in school that systemic uptake of fluoride during development of teeth reduces caries risk. I asked chatgpt and it confirms what I was taught: During childhood, as permanent teeth form beneath the gums, fluoride from drinking water or other sources becomes
November 25, 2024
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Oklahoma Governor Stitts Make Oklahoma Healthy Again Anti-Fluoridation Push Draws Backlash from Mission of Mercy Dentists Oklahomas Mission of Mercy dental event earlier this year underscored the significant oral health needs in the stateeven with fluoride in public water. Gov. Stitt, influenced
June 30, 2025
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and even feel entitled to health and longevity at all times. They believe they have a right to be kept healthy by their providers without being expected to pay compensation. I have no objection to the removal to fluoride from water and the general stigmatization of fluoride. I do have objection
November 26, 2024
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goal Kennedy has trumpeted recently is to Make America healthy again. At face value, its a noble aim. Thats the essence of public health: how to reduce risk factors for disease and mortality at a population level and improve the quality of health and wellbeing. But behind this slogan comes a darker
November 20, 2024
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of getting a kidney stone. The researchers looked at the blood and urine levels of fluoride in 100 men and women with kidney stones and compared them with healthy people without kidney stones. In addition, they measured the amount of fluoride that was in the kidney stones of the stone formers
May 01, 2014
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conspiracy theorists actually see is likely a cross between their target's faith in humanity being partially broken and the thought Oh dear lord not another crazy before trying to escape. At least the picture should show them with healthy teeth. Do you think they're really on to us?
August 31, 2018
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and communities should not be scared into making a decision that will harm their oral health and overall health. Have you read this thread? Parts of it yes Did you know you will never have to visit the dentist again after you buy this gum? Did you know you will never have to visit the dent I don't really want
March 26, 2026
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a small amount of fluoride-containing toothpaste can be dangerous.3. Other Common Foods Harmful to DogsXylitol (Sugar Substitute) Found in sugar-free gum, candies, and some peanut butters. Causes a rapid insulin release, leading to hypoglycemia, liver failure, or death.Grapes and Raisins Cause acute
January 10, 2025
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these fluoride debates is to hammer the media with pictures of baby bottle tooth decay, rotten mouths, kids with pus shooting out of their gums, and 3 year olds crying at the dentist. I would make a slogan something like: Pick one: do nothing, do fluoride, invent something betterIt wont pass
February 24, 2014
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. But in the right dose, water is very healthy and beneficial. He had no response. Yup, these are the Ban Dihydrogen Monoxide, it kills thousands of people a yearpeople, seems like there's more and more geniuses like this every year. I had an anti-fluoride mom a couple months back, very against fluoride and made
February 29, 2024
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you think the result would be? Conclusion, fluoride in drinking water makes a somewhat interesting discussion around the water cooler for fun and in the real world has little to do with how dentists get to make a healthy income. None, IF PATIENT DOES NOT HAVE GOOD OH. You might disagree and want
January 10, 2025
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of the debate. I appreciate her journalism skills immensely! I hope she gets a lot of positive comments supporting the continued practice of community water fluoridation for Phoenix Arizona so that all children, especially the poor, can start out life with sound healthy teeth that are extremely
September 18, 2012
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the neurotoxicity may be dose dependent. Read it again. Some people think healthy brains may be more important than caries free teeth. For the critical thinker, there is an obvious answer to both concerns. Hint- the vast majority of FL benefit is TOPICAL in nature. Covid response was a democrat led
November 11, 2024
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completely stopped fighting it a long time ago. Any comment that that is directed at me regarding fluoride, i explain the importance of fluoride once, and keep it short and it ends there. All I say is that most people cannot keep their teeth healthy without some fluoride, and to date, we have
May 10, 2019
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last week. The great water last week had fluoride in it. There are additional fluoride stories and information in my bookGROWING A HEALTHY CHILD. Yes, proper levels of fluoride in city waterISsafe and effective!! It probably also helps grow stronger bones more resistant to fracture. Thank you
August 28, 2017
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of remineralization remain in balance, teeth remain strong and healthy. When more minerals are lost from teeth than are replaced, dental caries or cavities form. Fluoride helps by interacting with hydroxyapatite to form a stronger compound that is less-susceptible to acid attack. Also, fluoride remineralizes
March 17, 2015
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Health Organization has set a safe limit for fluoride in drinking water of 1.5 mg/L. The NTP found no evidence that fluoride exposure had adverse effects on adult cognition. Application Many substances are healthy and beneficial when taken in small doses but may cause harm at high doses. More research
January 10, 2025
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to affect developing teeth that are buried under the gums....Stricter regulation on concentrations of fluoride would be warranted (I have always wondered about the water used in beverages like juice and soda...do they get the Fluoride filtered out?...)again, these are things that should be brought to light
December 12, 2024
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of the big pillars of how to keep healthy for a lifetime. Many already are. Overlapping 'dental deserts' and fluoride-free zones. Nearly 25 million Americans live in areas without enough dentists more than twice as many as prior estimates by the federal government according to a recent study from
March 31, 2025
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disguised to be healthy as its just fresh off the farm. Very sad. Poor analogy. Ibuprofen doesn't occur naturally in drinking water. And there would be no benefit to putting it in. For starters. I was asking extractor because he feels so sorry for his pedo patients because they don't have fluoridated
November 14, 2024
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not sign off on any strenuous activity . A childs life ruined These are facts. when you look at the mountain of evidence that shows the unhealthy died from COVID why did they recommend the vaccine to the healthy? Then you come on here and gaslight us as the efficacy of ALL vaccines. Have you
November 07, 2024
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source. McKay's advice did the trick. Within a few years, the younger children of Oakley were sprouting healthy secondary teeth without any mottling. McKay now had his confirmation, but he still had no idea what could be wrong with the water in Oakley, Colorado Springs, and other afflicted areas
April 15, 2021
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in stead of actual scientific evidence (and fluoride is the most solid evidence based research area we have in dentistry, btw) are impossible to deal with.Drinking fluoridated tap water is a safe, healthy, and effective way to prevent tooth decay. Isn't that ironic . . . we're FOR something
January 25, 2016
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of water. They drink SODA (and energy and sports drinks)... with all three meals and in-between meals. Oh... and juice... because it's healthy. The connection between fluoride and low IQ seems to be unfounded. No surprise there. Community Water Fluoridation and Intelligence: Prospective Study
May 19, 2014
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My own kids got more cavities then I would like to have seen . These are kids that took good care of their teeth and had healthy diets. So yes, I do think it sucks for the kids not to have fluoride in the local water. Did you have them swish daily with a fluoridated rinse (e.g. ACT)? Did you
November 16, 2024
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. municipal flouridated water sources are normally abc) I thought you did a good job howard....both sides were a convincing argument. (I tend to side with fluoridated water over non-fluoridated)The Wichitans For Healthy Teeth Organization posted this today: Disappointing results… Posted
September 04, 2013
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; Healthy Smiles Through Child Care Health Consultation: A Distance Learning Course and the Pew Home Visiting Campaign’s and the National Academy for State Health Policy’s Medicaid Financing of Early Childhood Home Visiting Programs: Options, Opportunities, and Challenges. Posted by Sarah
August 21, 2012
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contribution of arsenic from the source Waikato River water.Nick Leggett - Water fluoridation debate - Porirua Mayor http://youtu.be/DOFYlzpDT08 For 65 years, community water fluoridation has been a safe and healthy way to effectively prevent tooth decay. CDC has recognized water fluoridation as one
August 30, 2014
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health being incorporated into Healthy People 2000. He was the first Vietnam veteran and second dentist to serve as president of the American Public Health Association. A past president of the American Association of Public Health Dentistry and ABDPH, a founding member of AACDP, and a member
April 21, 2016
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of Oakley were sprouting healthy secondary teeth without any mottling. McKay now had his confirmation, but he still had no idea what could be wrong with the water in Oakley, Colorado Springs, and other afflicted areas. The answer came when McKay and Dr. Grover Kempf of the United States Public Health
September 06, 2012
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