Re: Fluoride or not? Is it safe?

From: jitney (jtnospam_at_yahoo.com)
Date: 06/12/04 

Date: 12 Jun 2004 09:10:58 -0700

The theory behind fluoridation is that the fluoride ion
co-precipitates with the calcium ions on the surface of the teeth to
form CaF2, calcium fluoride, which is very resistant to the acid
attack that teeth receive every day from many foods. For the use of
topical treatments such as toothpaste and fluoride treatments at the
dentist clinic, this is fine. The problem comes when the fluoride is
ingested into the rest of the body. What fluoride does to teeth, it
can do to bones. It has been linked to osteoporosis (embrittlement of
the bones).
 Sodium fluoride, the most common fluorinator for water systems, is a
Class B poison and is registered with the EPA as a pesticide. As such,
it is used to pressure treat wood to protect it from termites and dry
rot. At a time when we are trying to remove pesticide residues from
the water supply it makes no sense to add one deliberately.
 All the normal cautionary rules that we apply to chemicals seem to
fly out the window when it comes to the fluoridation issue. For
instance, fluoride falls under the legal definition of a medicine, in
that it modifies all or part of the human body, yet it has never been
required to, or ever passed, the FDA approval process.
 I could go on, but I will close this post with the warning on the
back of a tube of Crest toothpaste:"If more than used for brushing is
accidentally swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control
Center right away"
If the dental establishment thinks we are a bunch of wingnuts, I
challenge them to contact Procter and Gamble and ask them why.-Jitney

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