fluoride can sometimes lead to health problems, particularly for children who consume excessive amounts by swallowing toothpaste. To circumvent this, children are typically advised to use only a small quantity of toothpaste, but this may compromise toothbrushing effectiveness. In pursuit of alternatives...
When fluoride becomes incorporated in teeth, it makes the enamel more resistant to demineralization, preventing the decay process.Illustration:TuftsNow. Anti-fluoride propagandists continually assert that fluoride is not effective in reducing tooth decay. One piece of “evidence” they rely on for this...
The reason I ask is because one of the last things most of us do before we go to bed is brush our teeth. Presently, even the non-fluoride, “alternative” brands incorporate some type of flavoring that is generally sweet. Will the taste receptors fire off signaling that will ultimately ...
to have good teeth, and we all want everybody to be (as) smart (as possible); it may be that fluoride is important to dental health at the right doses, and also that fluoride negatively impacts brain development at the wrong doses (which may not be that far from the right doses)....