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Old April 17th 08, 03:19 PM posted to sci.med.dentistry,talk.environment,misc.kids.health,misc.kids.pregnancy,sci.med
nyscof
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Fluoride-Induced Spots on Teeth Harm Kids’ Self-Esteem, says Dental
Journal

New York – April 15, 2008 -- Fluoride exposure is rising and causing
children’s tooth imperfections, ranging from white spots to brownish
discolorations and pitting (fluorosis), dentist Elivir Dincer reports
in the New York State Dental Journal. (1)

“Such changes in the tooth’s appearance can affect the child’s self-
esteem which makes early prevention that much more critical,” writes
Dincer.

Children, aged 2 to 7 years, can swallow about one-quarter milligram
of fluoride with every brushing because their swallowing reflexes are
not fully developed, reports Dincer.

“Children from the age of 6-months to 3-years should not have more
than one-quarter milligram of fluoride per day. Brushing the teeth of
a 2-year-old twice a day will expose the child to about one-half
milligram, exceeding the allowable [daily] limits” [from toothpaste
alone], writes Dincer.

Intentionally swallowing the toothpaste which is likely, given the
pleasant flavor of children’s toothpaste, increases children’s
fluorosis risk, Dincer reports.

Fluoridated water, supplements, mouth rinses and/or foods add to daily
fluoride intake.

Up to 48% of children have fluorosis, with 4% moderate/severe (yellow/
brown teeth), reports the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) (2).
Fluoride over-exposure at ages 22- to 25-months can discolor the
permanent two front teeth while they form under the gums.

Two-thirds of US water suppliers add fluoride chemicals to reduce
tooth decay. This fluoridated water is used to make many foods and
beverages. (3) “Water and processed beverages (e.g., soft drinks and
fruit juices) can provide approximately 75% of a person's fluoride
intake,” according to the CDC. (4)

Mixing infant formula with fluoridated water (5), fluoride supplements
(6) and foods with naturally higher fluoride levels, such as tea and
ocean fish, independently increase risk of dental fluorosis. Fluoride-
containing pesticide residues remain on various foods. Fluoride is
also inhaled via ocean and shower mist and is in some medicines.

Why isn't this information reaching the public?

In 2000, dental researcher AK Mascarenhas wrote, “There is substantial
evidence that fluoridated water, fluoride supplements, infant
formulas, and fluoride toothpastes are risk factors for fluorosis,”
alone and together in “Risk factors for Dental Fluorosis: A review of
the recent literature,” in Pediatric Dentistry, 4/22/2000.

Mascarenhas censored our news release which broadcasted her tax-payer
supported research to the American public by successfully requesting
Ascribe news service to deny our business. We have seen little
evidence that organized dentistry or federal health officials passing
all this information to the public.

“It’s obvious that fluoridation is dosing our children with
uncontrollable and undesirable amounts of fluoride,” says attorney
Paul Beeber, President, New York State Coalition Opposed to
Fluoridation, Inc. “Besides affecting teeth, fluoride can be
hazardous to your general health,” he says. "Since fluoride is neither
a nutrient nor essential for healthy teeth and no child is, or ever
was, fluoride deficient, it's time we stop adding unnecessary and
costly fluoride chemicals into water supplies," says Beeber.

Over 1600 professionals joined Environmental Protection Agency
scientists in calling for an end to fluoridation. (7) Join the over
11,000 individuals supporting them by signing the petition asking for
a Congressional investigation at
http://congress.FluorideAction.Net

References:



1) “Why Do I Have White Spots on My Front Teeth,” by Elvir Dincer,
DDS, New York State Dental Journal, January 2008, Page 58 Volume 74,
Number 1

http://www.nysdental.org/img/current...rnlJan2008.pdf



2) Surveillance for Dental Caries, Dental Sealants, Tooth Retention,
Edentulism and Dental Fluorosis, CDC, MMWR August 2005

http://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/preview/mmwr.../s403a1t23.gif



3) USDA National Fluoride Database of Selected
Beverages and Foods – 2004 http://www.nal.usda.gov/fnic/foodcom.../Fluoride.html
4) US Centers for Disease Control – Enamel Fluorosis
http://www.cdc.gov/FLUORIDATION/safe..._fluorosis.htm


5a) US Centers for Disease Control – Infant Formula and Fluoride
http://www.cdc.gov/FLUORIDATION/safe...formula.htm#12

b) Academy of General Dentistry, “Monitor Infant’s Fluoride Intake,”
March 2007
http://www.agd.org/support/articles/?ArtID=1187

c) American Dental Association, “ADA offers interim guidance on
infant formula and fluoride,” November 2006
http://www.ada.org/prof/resources/pu...articleid=2212

6) American Dental Association, Evidence Based Dentistry: Systematic
Reviews Fluoride Supplements
http://www.ada.org/prof/resources/eb...upplements.asp

7) http://www.fluorideaction.org/statem...gust.2007.html

8) http://www.orgsites.com/ny/nyscof/_pgg10.php3

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Old April 17th 08, 04:03 PM posted to sci.med.dentistry,talk.environment,misc.kids.health,misc.kids.pregnancy,sci.med
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nyscof wrote:
Fluoride-Induced Spots on Teeth Harm Kids’ Self-Esteem, says Dental
Journal



I would not object to your posting if you made it clear where the copy
from the NYS Dental Journal ends and your advocacy begins. A casual
reader may think your entire post is endorsed or even written by the NYS
Dental jounal.
Oh well--at least you spell "fluoride" correctly--asking you not to
mislead may be asking too much.

Steve


--
Mark & Steven Bornfeld DDS
http://www.dentaltwins.com
Brooklyn, NY
718-258-5001
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Old April 17th 08, 04:53 PM posted to sci.med.dentistry,talk.environment,misc.kids.health,misc.kids.pregnancy,sci.med
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nyscof wrote:

Fluoride-Induced Spots on Teeth Harm Kids’ Self-Esteem, says Dental
Journal


Of course cavities have no negative effects. G

Too much fluoride is a concern and people need to be aware
of that possibility, but that is true of just about anything.

D

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Old April 17th 08, 06:51 PM posted to sci.med.dentistry,talk.environment,misc.kids.health,misc.kids.pregnancy,sci.med
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Default Fluoride Lowers Self Esteem

On Apr 17, 10:53 am, Dartos wrote:
nyscof wrote:
Fluoride-Induced Spots on Teeth Harm Kids’ Self-Esteem, says Dental
Journal


Of course cavities have no negative effects. G

Too much fluoride is a concern and people need to be aware
of that possibility, but that is true of just about anything.

D


Actually, fluoridation is not stopping tooth decay as indicated by
theseConnecticut newspaper article sdescribing the dental health
crisis where fluoridation is state mandated

Dental Needs Unmet

At least 1 million Connecticut residents, and possibly as many as 1.5
million — more than one-third of the state — lack dental insurance,
according to the state dental association, and a new state medical
plan for the uninsured, which includes tens of thousands of children,
will not help.

snip

More than 1,000 of those uninsured people braved driving rain,
lightning and long lines in the pre-dawn chill this past weekend to
take advantage of Connecticut's Mission of Mercy, the state's first
large-scale free dental clinic that opened for two days in Tolland.

State Senate President Pro Tem Donald E. Williams Jr., a Brooklyn
Democrat, walked among them. After two hours of listening to people's
stories, Williams had heard and seen enough.

"It's overwhelming," said a stunned Williams as he stood in the
crowded clinic about 7 a.m. "If there is any doubt in people's minds
about the need for greater access to health care, people should come
here and see this."

Those who got in to see one of the nearly 190 dentists volunteering
their time at the old Tolland High School were lucky. The wait might
be much longer for others.

snip

Of the approximately 3,000 licensed dentists in the state, only about
400 take HUSKY clients. Of those, only about 100 take HUSKY patients
as a large part of their business, Dingeldey said.

snip


http://www.courant.com/news/local/hc...,7178110.story

and

"What we saw this past weekend were folks who we think have access to
our health care system but who don't have access to dental care," said
Williams, the only politician who arrived early enough Saturday to see
the long lines in the dark and rain.

"These are folks who work hard for a living, but who are struggling to
pay their bills at the end of the month," he said.

When it comes to a choice between dental care and keeping the lights
on or putting food on the table, advocates say, dental care is usually
the first to go.

http://www.ct.gov/dph/cwp/view.asp?a=3138&q=410264.





 




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