Question 1

could teeth whitening products work on white teeth discoloration from fluoride poisoning?

Accepted Answer

Yes and No: Intrinsic stains are difficult. We treat them many times by etching only the stain and applying the bleaching agent only to the etched tooth. This may take several visits of an hour each however with patience it will work and then you can bleach the entire tooth if you wish.

Question 2

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 3

my 25lb 2 year old swallowed 1/4 tube of .25% fluoride toothpaste. other than giving milk and watching for gi symptoms, is there anything i should do?

Accepted Answer

Fluoride: Because Fluoride ingestion may lead to serious gastric upset as well as a host of effects like low calcium, high potassium, nausea, vomiting, increased salivation, seizures (due to low calcium &/or magnesium) and worse (with severe poisoning), it's best to have the child seen in an er where vital signs & electrolytes can be monitored & treatment instituted.

Question 4

where in the u.s. is there too much natural fluoride for children?

Accepted Answer

A few places...: Most municipal water supplies are regulated to make sure Fluoride levels are safe. Well water, of course, is not regulated the same. There are testing kits you can buy if you are concerned that will allow you to test the level of Fluoride in your water.

Question 5

does my child need fluoride?

Accepted Answer

Maybe: If there is Fluoride in your city water your child likely doesn't need additional supplementation.  However if there isn't any your child should take Fluoride each day.  Go to your county website to find out about the fluoridation of your water or ask your pediatrician.

Question 6

what do you think about fluoride?

Accepted Answer

Great: I was young when floride was put in the water.  I drank lots of water since my grandfather told me to, pulling out his complete dentures to demonstrate the consequences of not.  I ate lots of candy and junk food and have no cavities at 58. My parents and older sibs all have lots of cavities and some needed partial dentures. I would not buy toothpaste without it as my current water is without flo

Question 7

how much fluoride is considered safe?

Accepted Answer

In drinking water...: The World Health Organization considers 1.5 mg/l of fluoride or lower safe In drinking water. Above 1.5 mg/l dental fluorosis may occur to an objectionable degree.  Concentrations between 3-6 mg/l may cause skeletal fluorosis.  Above 10 mg/l can cause crippling skeletal fluorosis.  Optimally fluoridated water in the USA is kept at about 0.7 mg/l and is not a problem.

Question 8

health and wellness: is fluoride  bad for you?

Accepted Answer

Safe levels are ok: Epa has also set a secondary standard (smcl) for Fluoride at 2.0 mg/l or 2.0 ppm. Most dentists recommend the use of Fluoride to help keep your teeth strong, healthy & more resistant to cavities. The american dental association, epa, & the who (world health orgnanization) have determined that safe levels of Fluoride are safe.

Question 9

can fluoride be poisonous?

Accepted Answer

Yes: In very large amounts Fluoride can be fatal. This is true of most products that arose very beneficial in appropriate levels. You can potentially die from drinking a tremendous amount of water! Fluoride has been shown in many studies to be a very effective product in reducing dental decay.

Question 10

is fluoride "harmless" in water?

Accepted Answer

Fluoride is helpful: Topical fluoride from your dentist or in your toothpaste helps prevent cavities. Ingested fluoride such as in water, is only helpful to developing teeth, as in a toddlers growing teeth. These days, most cities add the correct amount of fluoride to the water for developing teeth to benefit from. It doesn't help or hurt adults or their teeth.

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