In the early 1980’s, Dr Robbins noticed that many children he examined during normal dental checkups had white or brown mottled stains and spots on their front teeth. Since that time, he stopped recommending oral fluoride supplements for all children. It is now know that the permanent staining of these teeth, called DENTAL FLUOROSIS, was due to damage from ingested fluoride. Fluoride swallowed by young children actually damages the protective coating of the enamel covering teeth and leaves them more susceptible to decay and bacterial buildup.

New studies have demonstrated that fluoride replaces iodine in the body.  In developing minds (children) a deficiency of iodine leads to decreases in cognitive abilities and lower IQ.  Estimates (from August's International Society of Fluoride Research Conference) can be as high as a 5% decrease in IQ for all children.

Fluoride is also thyroid toxic and destroys thyroid cells.  It is possible that some thyroid deficiencies (hypothyroidism) could be caused by chronic ingestion of fluoride - in foods, water and dental supplements.

Even fluoride in toothpaste used for regular brushings can be harmful.
 

        FLUORIDE DOES NOT PREVENT TOOTH DECAY

The magic anti-cavity fighter fluoride does not exist!!

Fluoride has a very poor bactericidal action (cannot kill bacteria).  It is bacteria that eats the sugar causing acid production on your tooth...decalcification and tooth decay follow.  So using fluoride in toothpaste or in swallowed water does not prevent cavities!

The incidence in this country of osteopenia (low bone mass) and osteoporosis (low bone mass and weakened bone strength) among older individuals is of epidemic proportions. The percentage of people needing hip and joint transplants is occurring in younger and younger people. Fluoride is one cause of weakened bones because it ties up calcium in the body. This fluoride-bound calcium is no longer available for normal use by your body—uses such as maintaining bone density and strength, nerve conduction, muscle function and heart contraction. There is no evidence to support the recommendation that water fluoridation will reduce dental decay in adults. To the contrary, there are now studies and data that verify there is NO DIFFERENCE IN DECAY RATES BETWEEN DRINKING FLUORIDATED AND NON-FLUORIDATED WATER.

We do not give topical fluoride treatments to children because of the risk of their swallowing fluoride. Excessive fluoride can cause coma and death. Even small amounts of ingested fluoride can damage the surface of teeth and become a cosmetic problem (as shown above). This can occur even in communities where water supplies are officially fluoridated at the level of 1 part per million! Instead of applying fluoride, our hygienist uses a non-fluoride polishing paste while scaling and polishing teeth during six month dental recalls. This polishing paste contains arginine, an amino acid that reacts with bacteria in saliva to produce alkaline (non-acidic) products. These “base pH” products counteract the tooth decay acids and neutralize them. This helps prevent damage and decay of the tooth surfaces better than fluoride.

We provide a non-fluoride toothpaste for home use. This toothpaste has arginine bicarbonate as an active ingredient. The toothpaste prevents the acid buildup which is produced by bacteria (Streptococcus mutans) from decalcifying tooth enamel and causing dental decay. The ingredients also help reduce pain from teeth that are sensitive to temperature, especially cold.

LEARN MORE AT:

www.biosafedentistry.com

www.fluoridealert.org