Vox Humana wrote:
I would be very surprised if your dentist advocated removing
fluoride from the public water supply.

He does just that. So do many other dentists worldwide. Any gains made
are largly negated by adverse effects, healthwise, politically and
fiscally. I realize that is my opinion and not yours so no need to
refute it, you already have.

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Vox Humana wrote:
I would be very surprised if your dentist advocated removing
fluoride from the public water supply.

He does just that. So do many other dentists worldwide. Any gains made
are largly negated by adverse effects, healthwise, politically and
fiscally. I realize that is my opinion and not yours so no need to
refute it, you already have.


What are the "adverse effects" at 0.7 PPM?

On Tue, 04 Nov 2003 14:50:53 GMT, "Vox Humana"
wrote:

That is your right. No one will come to your home and make you drink the
water. There is no doubt that putting fluoride in water is one of the most
successful and cost effective public health measure ever undertaken. By the
way, have you noticed that most insurance companies will not pay for
fluoride treatment for adults? They are only marginally effective for
adults.

Maybe for teeth, but drinking fluoridated water has been shown to
reduce hip fractures in the elderly.

I would be very surprised if your dentist advocated removing
fluoride from the public water supply.

Me, too.

Mary

--
Mary Shafer Retired aerospace research engineer

Vox Humana wrote:

What are the "adverse effects" at 0.7 PPM?

Not a valid question since the level exceeds .7 ppm in numerous areas
around the country. But, many studies have shown serious health
problems such as skeletal fluorosis, kidney impairment etc. You'll
refute these I'm sure but they are well documented. Read JAMA 222:783 -
785. If you're a dentist you'll know what that is. There is concern
to many doctors with the effects on people with immune disorders and
diabetes. You seem to not point out that the body retains fluoride.
The kidney's do not remove 100% of typical daily intake. The other
issue is that intake of fluoride comes from MANY other sources besides
water. You can't avoid it. Putting it in water does nothing but
elevate the already high levels found elsewhere. Whats worse is the
form used in water. A waste byproduct.

Mary Shafer wrote:



Maybe for teeth, but drinking fluoridated water has been shown to
reduce hip fractures in the elderly.


That is a myth that has been disproven by many. Studies have shown more
of the opposite is true. Some suggest it increases bone development.
Possibly but other studies have shown any increased development is in
the form of weaker overall bone structure. It is a subject of debate still.

However, the studies I believe you refer to are known as sodium fluoride
,calcium citrate and vitamin D therapy. They have largly been proven to
cause more harm than good. This is also not the same as the waste
byproduct form of fluoride found in drinking water.