i want to know what do i tell my dentist if i don't want any fluoride related treatments ever again?

Question

What is topical fluoride? I have heard about topical fluoride treatments at the dentist. What is it, and why would i need it?

Answer 1

It's your right: Just say it straight out. Then discuss pros ; cons w your dentist who only has your best interests at heart. You have the right to refuse any and all treatment. Your dentist has the right not to treat you if you refuse to follow his/her advice. Know that Fluoride has safely resulted in a tremendous reduction in decayed, missing, and filled teeth. Fluoride works.

Answer 2

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.

Answer 3

Unlikely: It usually causes discoloration.

Answer 4

Maybe: The ada has warned that babies may be over exposed to Fluoride and there are some health concerns. According to the cdc, up to 30% of infants are overdosed with Fluoride via water. This can cause diverse dental problems called fluorisis. Also, in 2006, the national academy of sciences, labeled Fluoride as a" potent hormone disruptor" capable of affecting thyroid hormone and potentially growth.

Answer 5

No: Fluoride does not cause growth delays. This is a myth and has no basis in fact. Furthermore if you use Fluoride to way it is supposed to be used there is no reason you should ever be exposed to too much.

Answer 6

Strengthen enamel: Every meal, most drinks, and snacks create damage via acids or bacterial acids produced by the sugar intake. This causes demineralizatoin and loss of hydroxide from hydroxyapetite weakening the tooth. Fluoride replaces the lost mineral and forms a stronger fluorapetite. Remineralizes. However too much Fluoride during tooth developement can actually cause damage to the teeth.

Answer 7

Hardens tooth enamel: Enamel has a crystalline structure. Fluoride gets incorporated in and on the enamel to make it harder and less likely to soften when exposed to acid producing bacteria.

Answer 8

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.

Answer 9

No: Almost 100% of dentists, hygienists, doctors, pediatricians, the surgeon general, and many many more health professionals recommend Fluoride toothpaste and fluoridated city water. Fluoride makes tooth enamel stronger and more cavity resistant. It aids and speeds up remineralization of tooth enamel. Fluoride has antibacterial properties that reduce plaque bacteria.

Answer 10

Yes: The literature I have read indicates no benefit from Fluoride in those above the age of seven. And the benefit of Fluoride is on the teeth, not through being consumed. There is little if any benefit of drinking fluoride! furthermore, Fluoride is a known carcinogen. The main reason it is in your drinking water is that it provides revenue from a waste product of aluminum production.

Answer 11

A fluoride suppl.: Luride (fluoride) is a specific brand of dietary Fluoride supplement that is often prescribe for children who live in Fluoride deficient areas to help strengthen their tooth enamel.

Answer 12

Luride (fluoride) = Fluoride: Fluoride is used as a water additive to prevent tooth decay

Answer 13

Less cavities: Lower chance of tooth decay.

Answer 14

None: There are no proven side effects of using Fluoride at normal doses. Fluoride is an all natural mineral which occurs in the earth and ground water all over the world. It was discovered by accident that it makes teeth stronger due to a naturally high concentration of Fluoride in ground water in colorado around 1900. Humans have evolved drinking Fluoride since the beginning of time.

Answer 15

TOXICITY: Fluoride has been used in dentistry since 1940's. The most common side effect is fluorosis; the teeth get stained chalky white to dark brown. While most dental schools teach fluoride has little side effects, other health organizations like IAOMT offer more updated scientific info. Check the link: https://iaomt.org/resources/fluoride-facts/fluoride-toxicity-exposure-effects/ It is not as benign.

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