How many of you think our water,food and toothpaste need to have Fluoride?

Answer 1

They definitely do not. Fluoride is a poisin. People have all kins of ailments related to it and they dont say the cause (eg, thyroid disease)

Look up fluoride in a good dictionary..it will tell you its poisin.

It pisses me off that it is put into so many things whether you want it or not.

Also, there is all this propaganda out there having people think it is necessary and harmless.

Ridiculous.

Answer 2

Only about 2/3 of water sources have fluoride, and usually in concentrations between .7 and 1 ppm. Toothpaste has a bit, although the concentrations vary widely. Food itself usually has a minute trace.

Fluoride exists naturally in water sources, albeit at very low concentrations. Boiling water or filtering usually removes fluoride. Excess concentrations may cause reactions with enamel, but it's rare.

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.

Too much fluoride before 8 years of age can cause enamel fluorosis, a discoloration or mottling of the permanent teeth. This condition is unsightly but harmless and often can be treated with cosmetic procedures.

Most cases of fluorosis occur in children who take unnecessary daily fluoride supplements even though they brush regularly with fluoridated toothpaste and their home's tap water contains good levels of fluoride. Misuse of fluoride products, including rinses and toothpaste, also can contribute to fluorosis, but this is less common.

Very rarely, fluoride toxicity can occur when large amounts of fluoride are ingested during a short period of time. Children under age 6 account for more than 80% of reports of suspected overingestion. Although outcomes are generally not serious, fluoride toxicity sends several hundred children to emergency rooms each year.

Symptoms of fluoride toxicity may include nausea, diarrhea, vomiting, abdominal pain, increased salivation, or increased thirst. Symptoms begin 30 minutes after ingestion and can last up to 24 hours. If you suspect your child may have eaten a substantial amount of a fluoridated product or supplement, call the poison control center or 911.

Be sure to keep toothpaste, supplements, mouth rinses, and other fluoride-containing products out of children's reach or in a locked cabinet. You should also supervise your young child's toothbrushing sessions to prevent swallowing of toothpaste or other fluoridated products.

Answer 3

NO I don't think they should. I have fluorosis stains on my teeth from fluoride poisoning. See http://www.fluoridealert.org for facts about how dangerous fluoride is. Fluoride is not necessary and not helpful.

Also, most water filters do NOT remove fluoride. Some reverse osmosis filters do, but they also remove the healthy minerals.

Answer 4

I think our toothpaste needs fluoride--nothing else.

Answer 5

I personally think it's scary how our gov't keeps trying to control the amount and type of vitamins and supplements we get. Flouride maybe a great thing that saves millions of teeth but shouldn't we have the choice whether it's in our tap water? Kinda freaks me out.

Answer 6

It should be but in much lower rates than it already is.

Answer 7

yes

Answer 8

no.. no chemicals should be in the water!

Answer 9

they do...but not food