Fluorosis

Fluoride: very high levels in water associated with cognitive impairment in children

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Tuesday, November 7, 2023
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It suggests a link between high fluoride levels in water and cognitive impairment in children.

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  • It suggests a link between high fluoride levels in water and cognitive impairment in children.
  • The study, published in the journal Neurotoxicology and Teratology, was based on 74 children in Ethiopia who were exposed to high fluoride in drinking water – averaging 7.6 milligrams per litre.
  • This latest study found that children drinking water with high levels of fluoride performed worse in tests designed to evaluate new learning and memory.
  • The recent paper did not find a strong association between high fluoride in drinking water and the mental abilities of children aged five to 14 years.

CDC Data Shows More US Children are Overexposed to Fluoride Than Ever Before

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Monday, May 8, 2023
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NORTH SUTTON, N.H., May 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Government data shows that tens-of-millions of U.S. residents have visible signs of overexposure to fluoride.

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  • NORTH SUTTON, N.H., May 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Government data shows that tens-of-millions of U.S. residents have visible signs of overexposure to fluoride.
  • The US Centers For Disease Control's (CDC) National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) has consistently found skyrocketing rates of dental fluorosis, reports the Fluoride Action Network .
  • The CDC reported that 41% of adolescents (12 to 15) had dental fluorosis in 2004.
  • At the time, this was an increase of over 400% from the rates found 60 years prior.

US Report Reveals 22 Years of Effort and Fluoridation Failed to Improve Oral Health

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Monday, January 24, 2022
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"America's shockingly poor dental system , poverty and poor diets are to blame," says attorney Paul Beeber, NYSCOF President.

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  • "America's shockingly poor dental system , poverty and poor diets are to blame," says attorney Paul Beeber, NYSCOF President.
  • Millions of Americans can't access dental care, while 70% of US children and adolescents are fluoride-overdosed , afflicted with fluorosis (permanently discolored teeth).
  • "It's obvious that American's need dental care; not fluoride or other band-aid fixes," says Beeber.
  • The military continues to face challenges in meeting recruitment goals and military readiness because of oral health-related issues.

Spry Toothpaste Announces New Improved Formula; Research Published in the Journal of Dentistry Finds New Spry ingredients More Effective in Hardening Enamel, Protecting Teeth, and Improving Oral and Systemic Health

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Tuesday, August 10, 2021
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Studies show poor dental hygiene is linked to increase risks of cardiovascular disease, stroke, diabetes, obesity and even infectious disease illnesses.

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  • Studies show poor dental hygiene is linked to increase risks of cardiovascular disease, stroke, diabetes, obesity and even infectious disease illnesses.
  • One of the best and easiest ways to stay healthy is to use a more effective toothpaste for maintaining your teeth and oral health.
  • The Journal of Dentistry study shows that the new ingredients in Spry toothpaste are significantly more effective than typical fluoride toothpastes, said Nathan Jones, CEO of Xlear, the maker of new, more effective Spry.
  • The Journal of Dentistry Study can be found here: Journal of Dentistry Dental Health Study
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Fluoridation May Be Doing More Dental Harm Than Good, Researchers Report, Using US Statistics

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Wednesday, July 7, 2021
Chemistry, Physical sciences, Natural sciences, Fluorine, Oral hygiene, Dental fluorosis, Water fluoridation, Fluoride, Fluorosis, Tooth decay, Toothpaste, Human tooth

US Government officials claim fluoride chemicals added to drinking water supplies (fluoridation) at 0.70 mg/L safely reduces tooth decay while minimizing dental fluorosis.

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  • US Government officials claim fluoride chemicals added to drinking water supplies (fluoridation) at 0.70 mg/L safely reduces tooth decay while minimizing dental fluorosis.
  • But fluoridation began in 1945 assuring that only 10% of children would develop dental fluorosis and just the mildest mostly unnoticeable form.
  • Widespread use of fluoride toothpastes and dental treatments, not available in 1945, could be contributing, they report.
  • This only happens when everyone reading this contacts their elected officials and demands it and then supports those who do."

Study: "Safe" Water Fluoride Levels Linked to Hip Fractures

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Tuesday, April 20, 2021
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Urine fluoride levels were measured.\nSwedes mostly drink tap water and shun bottled.

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  • Urine fluoride levels were measured.\nSwedes mostly drink tap water and shun bottled.
  • Coffee, tea and tap water accounted for 78% of their fluoride intake.\nHip fractures increased among those with the highest urine fluoride excretions and highest estimated fluoride intake from foods and beverages relative to women with the lowest levels of each exposure, they report.
  • Both urinary and dietary fluoride were associated with hip fractures.\nThe World Health Organization says 1.5 mg/L is safe but cautions "A person\'s diet, general state of health as well as the body\'s ability to dispose of fluoride all affect how the exposure to fluoride manifests itself.
  • "\nBecause US children are fluoride-overdosed and afflicted with dental fluorosis (discolored teeth), artificially fluoridated water levels were reduced from 1 mg/L to 0.7 mg/L in the US.

Fluoride Can Cause Degenerative Eye Diseases, Study Shows

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Monday, March 18, 2019
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Although research has consistently shown that it is the topical application of fluoride to teeth, not the ingestion of fluoride that reduces tooth decay, you cannot avoid consuming fluoride when it's added to public water supplies.

Key Points: 
  • Although research has consistently shown that it is the topical application of fluoride to teeth, not the ingestion of fluoride that reduces tooth decay, you cannot avoid consuming fluoride when it's added to public water supplies.
  • In this current study, Waugh identifies, for the first time, the key biological pathways and mechanisms by which fluoride contributes to degenerative eye diseases.
  • "It's well known that excessive fluoride exposure is associated with dental fluorosis and musculoskeletal disorders that cause chronic pain," said Waugh.
  • "However, my study's goal was to gain insights into how fluoride may contribute to degenerative eyes, a finding also documented for decades.

Fluoride Action Network: Dramatic increases in dental fluorosis point to widespread fluoride overexposure with risk of neurotoxicity

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Friday, March 15, 2019
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Dental fluorosis is a tooth enamel defect caused by excessive fluoride intake during childhood.

Key Points: 
  • Dental fluorosis is a tooth enamel defect caused by excessive fluoride intake during childhood.
  • Analysis of the most recently available government data ( NHANES 2011-2012 survey) found that 65% of American children now have some degree of dental fluorosis.
  • The survey found the objectionable degrees of dental fluorosis, termed "moderate" and "severe", in 30.4% of children age 12-15.
  • Many fluoridating countries only consider front teeth in their surveys (Canada, Australia, New Zealand) thereby underestimating true rates of fluorosis."

Fluoride, Not Just Toothpaste, is Overused

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Wednesday, February 6, 2019
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Dental fluorosis white-spotted or yellow-stained teeth - now afflicts 61% of teens, federal statistics show .

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  • Dental fluorosis white-spotted or yellow-stained teeth - now afflicts 61% of teens, federal statistics show .
  • Too much fluoride damages bones and children's developing teeth, according to the EPA .
  • If more than used for brushing is accidentally swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away."
  • But CDC's report shows the lowest incomed children use more toothpaste and brush more times daily than their non-poor counterparts.

Dental fluorosis out of control - Media is missing the elephant in the room

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Monday, February 4, 2019
Chemistry, Physical sciences, Natural sciences, Oral hygiene, Dental fluorosis, Water fluoridation, Fluorosis, Fluoride, Paul Connett, Toothpaste, Fluorine, Human tooth

A spate of news stories triggered by a CDC report - focused on kids swallowing too much toothpaste.

Key Points: 
  • A spate of news stories triggered by a CDC report - focused on kids swallowing too much toothpaste.
  • But according to Paul Connett, PhD, FAN Director, "The defenders of water fluoridation are missing the real story.
  • Dental fluorosis is a biomarker of over-exposure to fluoride and the 'elephant in the room' is what damage fluoride is doing to other tissues."
  • The latter includes a major U.S.-government funded mother-offspring study conducted in Mexico City ( Bashash et al, 2017 ).