Toxicity Level of Flouride - Can it Cause Serious Health Problems?

There is much debate surrounding the use of fluorideintelligence in children and fluorosis of the teeth and
in our drinking water. The toxicity level of flouride isbones. Studies found that boys aged 6 - 8 who
part of the debate, as is the ethics in forcingdrank fluoridated water were 4 times more likely to
medication on the masses, the dangers that fluoridedevelop a rare bone cancer called osteosarcoma than
poses to human health and even the usefulness of itthose who did not use fluoride.
in preventing dental cavities.The toxicity level of flouride is routinely exceeded in
The only countries that really fluoridate the drinkingCanadian and American water treatment. It also
water are Canada, the US and Australia. Europeanstays in the bones and builds up over time to reach
countries generally do not add fluoride to their water,dangerous or fatal levels.
nor does Japan.It can cause birth defects, bone deterioration,
The general dental health in these countries isweakening of the bones and teeth and in severe
comparable to that in Canada, the US and Australiapoisoning cases, coma. Symptoms of acute fluoride
even though they do not use fluoride. So, what ispoisoning are nausea, increased salivation, vomiting
the point of forcing medication (fluoride) onto theand abdominal pain.
general population if it serves no useful purpose?The only ways to protect yourself and your children
Not only is drinking fluoride ineffective at preventingfrom the devastating effects of the toxicity of
cavities, it actually causes several serious healthflouride is to stop using toothpastes and
problems. The toxicity of flouride is a serious concern.mouthwashes that contain fluoride and to filter the
Fluoride use has been linked to bone cancer, reduceddrinking, cooking and bathing water in your home.