Question 1

what are fluoride allergy symptoms?

Accepted Answer

No fluoride allergy: The authors of diatribes on the dangers of Fluoride use ambiguous & misleading terms to scare people about this important anti-cavity substance. Anecdotal reports from >50 yrs ago reported hypersensitive effects to 1 mg of fluoride. Fluoride supplements for children do not contain that much fluoride. The "hypersensitive" status refers to increased sensitivity not true allergy in these rare cases.

Question 2

what is the definition or description of: fluoride allergy?

Accepted Answer

Simple: A true fluoride allergy is when somebody exhibits classic allergy based symptoms to fluoride i.e. severe rashes, shortness of breath, swelling of neck, loss in blood pressure.

anything short of this is more likely to be an adverse reaction which too can be serious but perhaps treated in a different way.

Adverse reaction more common than true allergy. Patch tests determine what youre allergic to

Question 3

city water makes me sick. could this be related to a fluoride allergy?

Accepted Answer

Highly unlikely: You would have trouble with tooth paste!

Question 4

does too much fluoride cause growth delay?

Accepted Answer

Not reported: Fluoride is an essential element needed for healthy bone & teeth development.In areas where groundwater has high levels, a mottled staining of teeth is common and some bony changes are reported. Growth delay has not been a listed effect. Acute injestion ( eating multiple tubes of fluoridated toothpaste) can lead to a variety of problems including death.

Question 5

can too much fluoride consumption cause cancer?

Accepted Answer

No: I have seen no study linking Fluoride to cancer. Fluoride is a naturally occurring mineral like calcium. Like other minerals taken in excess it is toxic. The toxic levels are well beyond any normal use.

Question 6

how much toothpaste must be swallowed to cause a fluoride overdose?

Accepted Answer

Depends: It depends on toothpaste Fluoride concentration. To prevent it, children must be supervised until healthy toothbrushing habits have developed.

Question 7

at this point, 5w of formula prepared with nursery water + fluoride could have caused any damage? scared about fluorosis risk for my daughter.

Accepted Answer

Pretty low risk: You are fine at this point!  Remember most babies are fed formula mixed with tap water (which may also have fluoride)  Just no need to add extra fluoride at this point.  You are a great mom for worrying about this but no need for further additional fluoride through the nursery water.

Question 8

is fluoride linked to the leading cause of death?

Accepted Answer

No: Fluoridation of municipal water has been instrumental in preventing dental caries, but there is no evidence that it is linked to any causes of death.

Question 9

what is fluoride deficiency best known to cause?

Accepted Answer

Probably nothing: It can help strengthen teeth in the proper quantity and so without Fluoride the teeth may be more prone to cavities.

Question 10

please tell me can drinking/consuming fluoride every day cause hypocalcemia?

Accepted Answer

A loose dog study.: Am J Emerg Med. 1988 Jan;6(1):1-3.
Fluoride-induced hyperkalemia: the role of Ca2+-dependent K+ channels.
Cummings CC1, McIvor ME.
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Abstract
Acute Fluoride poisoning is associated with sudden cardiac death by an unknown mechanism. Because F- binds to Ca2+ to cause marked hypocalcemia, lowered serum Ca2+ concentrations have been thought to be a major underlying factor in the ventricular irritability of F(-)-toxic patients.

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