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Many studies that report fluoridation's safety and effectiveness in preventing dental problems are based on the use of the chemical, sodium fluoride. However, 90 percent of U.S. communities fluoridate treat their water with cheaper silicofluorides, such as fluosilicic acid and sodium silicofluoride, based on the theory the chemical compounds will break down and the freed fluoride will be incorporated into tooth enamel.
But the silicofluorides do not separate completely, reported
Roger D. Masters of Dartmouth College and his
co-researcher, Myron
Coplan, a chemical engineer.
"As a result, water treatment
with silicofluorides apparently functions to increase the cellular
uptake of lead,"
said Masters.
In research published in the International Journal of Environmental Studies, Masters and Coplan analyzed lead screening data from 280,000 Massachusetts children and found that average blood lead levels were significantly higher in children whose communities treat their water with silicofluorides. A survey of more than 120,000 children in New York towns corroborated this effect.
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| Fluoride is a common element in the earth’s crust and is present in groundwater naturally from trace concentrations to 5 mg/l. |
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Food and drinking water are the main sources of fluoride for
most populations. Fluoride is now frequently added to products such as toothpaste, toothpowder, mouthwash, and vitamin supplements. Approximately 90% of the fluoride retained in the body is deposited in the skeleton and teeth. |
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Fluoride does not increase the resistance of tooth enamel
to acids that begin tooth decay in the mouth. Numerous studies have demonstrated that the presence of low levels of fluoride up to 1 mg/l in drinking water have no effect cavities and increase the risk of harmful health effects. |
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| Fluoride concentrations in drinking water higher than 2 mg/l may cause dental fluorosis in children depending on the concentration, amount of water consumed, and supplemental fluoride ingested (i.e. toothpaste, rinses, etc.). However, recent research has shown that in order for permanent teeth to be affected, the excess consumption of fluoride must occur when children are between 2 and 3 years of age. |
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Water samples from private or communal water supplies can
be submitted to the Health Unit for analysis. Where fluoride concentrations exceed 2.4 mg/l, children
under 4 years of age should drink water from another source which
has been tested for fluoride concentration. Also, all members of the household should NOT use fluoridated toothpaste as well. Combined fluoride/vitamin preparations or other fluoride supplements should never be used without consultation with your family dentist. |
