| There is much debate surrounding the use of fluoride | | | | intelligence in children and fluorosis of the teeth and |
| in our drinking water. The toxicity level of flouride is | | | | bones. Studies found that boys aged 6 - 8 who |
| part of the debate, as is the ethics in forcing | | | | drank fluoridated water were 4 times more likely to |
| medication on the masses, the dangers that fluoride | | | | develop a rare bone cancer called osteosarcoma than |
| poses to human health and even the usefulness of it | | | | those 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 drinking | | | | Canadian and American water treatment. It also |
| water are Canada, the US and Australia. European | | | | stays 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 is | | | | weakening of the bones and teeth and in severe |
| comparable to that in Canada, the US and Australia | | | | poisoning cases, coma. Symptoms of acute fluoride |
| even though they do not use fluoride. So, what is | | | | poisoning are nausea, increased salivation, vomiting |
| the point of forcing medication (fluoride) onto the | | | | and 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 preventing | | | | from the devastating effects of the toxicity of |
| cavities, it actually causes several serious health | | | | flouride 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, reduced | | | | drinking, cooking and bathing water in your home. |