Flouride

Question: When should a child start to get flouride treatments from the dentist? I was reading on a website that children should get 2 flouride treatments a year but it didn't say what age they should start.

Answer: I was told since have flouridinated (flourided? lol..spell check does not like any of these!) water here, that we don't need it. Best to check on your local water first, to see if they add it or not. Also, I've read a lot since then, saying it can do more harm then good. I don't know what to think about it anymore. Anyway, I found this link which might help. http://www.dentalcare.ayurvediccure.com/fluoride-treatment.htm

Question: What is the difference between mouth wash and flouride? i used to use scope (big green mouth wash acidy stuff) but also theres pink stuff called flouride. whats the difference, should i use both? should i switch off maybe each day?

Answer: Different mouth rinses do different things. Fluoride is a rinse that aids in strengthening your enamel. Meaning, if you have a weak spot in your enamel that is on its way to becoming a cavity, you may be able to remineralize that area by using a fluoride rinse (such as ACT). However, antiseptic rinses (such as Scope or Listerine) are good for killing bacteria in your mouth and making your breath fresh. Since they both do different things, I wouldn't say one is better than the other. If you're going to use only one kind of rinse, I would recommend fluoride. But, if you're able to use both, I would recommend this: Use the antisceptic rinse in the morning after brushing. And, use the fluoride rinse at night just before bed. (When doing this, don't rinse... just spit the fluoride rinse out. Let what is left coat your teeth overnight to help remineralize any weak spots)

Question: When can a child start to use flouride free toddler toothpaste? My son is 15 months old and when I brush his teeth I use the little finger thing and toddler toothpaste. All the infant stuff is triple as expensive and comes with those finger brushes and I have like 100 of those around. Is there a difference between flouride free infant toothpaste and flouride free toddler toothpaste? I figured I was paying for the Gerber name with the infant stuff, I just wanted to make sure. Thanks!

Answer: Flouride free means flouride free, so it doesn't matter infant or toddler. You can start using the toddler flouride free whenever you want, and using a toothbrush. Start to get him to learn how to spit too, so you can move on up to the flouride toothpaste sooner, it's better for their teeth. Once he learns how to spit and not swallow the toothpaste, the flouride is best.

Question: Why is flouride in your drinking water dangerous? What are the dangers of flouride?

Answer: You may have heard that the addition of fluoride to the water supply is dangerous and damaging. Some advocacy groups publish reports on the hazards of fluoridation, and they point to toxicity warnings on toothpaste, concluding that any substance needing such careful dosage must be dangerous. In response to claims that water fluoridation is dangerous, the National Institutes of Health (NIH) reviewed research on dental cavities prevention and public policy, including fluoridation. It agreed with antifluoride activists that many studies in this area are of poor quality. However, the NIH panel concluded that the unevenness of research does not invalidate the clear benefits of fluoride. The NIH believes that the dramatic reductions in tooth decay in the past 30 years are due to fluoridation of the water supply, and parents and health professionals should continue to ensure that kids receive enough fluoride to prevent cavities.

Question: What home water filter system is the best for removing chlorine and flouride? I am looking for a water filter to put on my sink faucet. Does anyone know what filter is the best for removing chemicals, especially chlorine and flouride?

Answer: The absolute best system is the eSpring system and is a purification system, not a filter. It is the highest rated system on the market and only a distillery can get water cleaner. It not only is much, much better than a basic filter such as Britta or Pur but by year two is actually cheaper too. Fluoride however will not be removed. It is not considered a contaminate so no home filter or purification system will remove it. The only thing that removes fluoride is a distillery. They are very expensive to buy and run, and are messy to maintain. RCA

Question: How important of a role does the amount Flouride in toothpaste play? I just noticed that my tube of Aquafresh has 15% flouride while my Crest Cinnamon Rush has 25% flouride

Answer: Fluoride is important in preventing tooth decay (aka cavities). It does not “clean teeth”. It does not fix cavities. When the enamel is weak fluoride will help with remineralization. In toothpaste fluoride is meant to be used topically (do not swallow). Fluoride in the water is primarily for children while their teeth are developing. Systemic fluoride does nothing for a tooth that is erupted in the mouth. The benefits for water fluoridation are teeth will develop stronger and with less “grooves” on the top of the teeth. Bacteria can be trapped in the grooves when they are deep and cause decay even with good oral hygiene. But remember, it is not the toothpaste that removes plaque. It’s the motion of the toothbrush.

Question: What is the best way for a young child to get the needed amount of flouride for their teeth? Is it necessary for a child to drink plain water to get the recommended amount of flouride or does making juice for your child with tap water still count toward them getting and absorbing the needed amount.

Answer: If your tap water has added fluoride (most places the tap does) then it doesn't matter if you use it to make kool aide or what not it's still in there. Also most tooth paste has fluoride added. There is a such thing as too much fluoride for your child though so be sure to watch for that.

Question: Are there any reliable and unbiased resources on the safety of flouride? I've heard both sides of the debate but have seen a dearth of unbiased research. It seems like wherever I look it is either a bunch of new agers with a bad case of paranoia or corporate pigs with an agenda. I really want to look at something reliable, and I wouldn't consider the government very reliable since they are in the pocket of the corporations. So where could I find some real data on the issues surrounding flouride? No, I don't mean a random blog some dude pulled up.

Answer: Perhaps you can find some useful information in a web search for "fluoride reviews" + safety.

Question: What is the use of a flouride rinse after brushing? I've been using a flouride rinse everyday after brushing since I was little, and I'm wondering, how does it help your teeth? You're just rinsing your mouth with the stuff for a minute, so how would it help?

Answer: fluoride helps strengthen your enamel and protect it from cavities

Question: How much flouride does city water have? In let's say L.A. And when you ingest the flouride in city water where do the chemicals go? Is the amount small enough to pass through the system? Or does is the body unable to get rid of it? And if so where does it store the flouride in the body? And if it stores the chemicals im assuming it accumilates? And if it accumilates i assume it will cause adverse reactions to your body?

Answer: No Californians have tap water with fluoride that approaches the amount the scientific panel found unsafe, because state regulations limit the concentration to 2 ppm. DETOXIFICATION If you stop taking fluoride, your body will get rid of it eventually. The fluoride that gets stuck in your bones gets stuck there for life pretty much, but that is not necessarily bad. Where fluoride has adverse effects is in the soft tissues. If you take over 200 mg of vitamin C per day that is all you really need for removing fluoride. In three to six months you should have about 99% of it out which is good enough

Question: How much flouride is in city water? In let's say L.A. And when you ingest the flouride in city water where do the chemicals go? Is the amount small enough to pass through the system? Or does is the body unable to get rid of it? And if so where does it store the flouride in the body? And if it stores the chemicals im assuming it accumilates? And if it accumilates i assume it will cause adverse reactions to your body?

Answer: No Californians have tap water with fluoride that approaches the amount the scientific panel found unsafe, because state regulations limit the concentration to 2 ppm. DETOXIFICATION If you stop taking fluoride, your body will get rid of it eventually. The fluoride that gets stuck in your bones gets stuck there for life pretty much, but that is not necessarily bad. Where fluoride has adverse effects is in the soft tissues. If you take over 200 mg of vitamin C per day that is all you really need for removing fluoride. In three to six months you should have about 99% of it out which is good enough Source(s): http://articles.latimes.com/2006/mar/23/... http://www.consumerhealth.org/articles/d...

Question: When you boil filtered tap water does this get rid of the flouride? I want my 9 month old to get some floride, since he already has 8 teeth. I know when you boil water it gets rid of the bacteria and you are suppose to let it sit for 24 hours before drinking it. However, does boiling filtered tap water get rid of flouride? Does boiling regular unfiltered tap water get rid of flouride?

Answer: It shouldn't do. A more effective way of geting some floride for your child will be to talk to your dentist about prescribing fluride tablets.

Question: Is flouride really that good for your teeth? I only want answers from people who have actually heard about this or have researched it. I heard that flouride isn't all that great for your teeth after all and that it can be somewhat harmful. Thanks so much for everyones answers. That really helps :)

Answer: I always recommend this site when it comes to fluoride: http://www.doctorspiller.com/fluoride.htm He's an experienced dentist who writes in plain English and treats the issue even-handedly. You may want to give it a read.

Question: Which Brand of botted drinking water is flouride free sold in the UK? I am looking to find out which brand of bottled water sold in the UK does not contain Flouride or Chlorine or any other nasty stuff. Not only do I not want this in my drinking water, but I can taste something in tap water I really do not like. But I feel stuck because I do not know where to get water without these things in. I have checked and water in my area in the west midlands does have Flouride added.

Answer: The contents of the bottled water should be on the side of the bottle. I get Asda's own bottled water it is only 12p for two litres but I like the taste. Most bottled water is just tap water but from a place where the water has a nice taste. Chlorine could be giving you a dry mouth feel. It does evaporate after a while and some people let their water stand over night in a jug. Other local minerals can be in water which can give it an odd taste. Nature purifies water by it passing through layers of rock. These rocks contain minerals. Minerals can effect the taste and the taste of water varies from one region to another, quite a lot. A friend of mine collects rainwater from the roof in a water butt then boils it. To make tea, every one says the tea tastes better. It must be boiled to kill bacteria and it can be cooled and bottled, then kept in the fridge.

Question: Can I take a flouride mouthwash in morning and flouride gel before going to bed? Is that too much flouride? Is that too much flouride? Or doesn't it matter, just so you spit it out?

Answer: isnt it the same quistion asked here? in the source

Question: what filter system would allow me to filter flouride out of the water? through various sources, i've found that flouride is toxic to the body, yet we are all sucking it down daily..how can i filter this out of my water? the bs that it helps your teeth is exactly that..bs.

Answer: We have a Culligan reverse osmosis system. Reverse osmosis removes all minerals from the water. It is just a separate faucet in the kitchen and the filtration system is in the basement. The filtered water also goes to the fridge for ice.