Re: Kids may get excess fluoride from beverages


My awareness of the dangers of fluoride is very new. Four days ago I
came across this topic entirely by accident. It has consumed me since.
As a mother I try to educate myself in order to provide better care for
my children.
Like most people, I believed fluoride was good for us. So, naturally, I
provided fluoride toothpaste and rinse for my children. I don't allow
softdrinks, and only occasional sweets (ice cream, homemade cookies,
NOT candy). My middle child has what I now know to be moderate dental
fluorisis. My reaction to his condition will always cause me shame. I
encouraged more brushing, and more frequent use of the rinse \"ACT\".
Little did I know, this stuff is already present in our environment,
food, and drinks.
In my research I found that I am not alone in my \"educated\" treatment
of my childs condition.
The fallowing is a very disturbing quote from the 'California Dental
Association - Early Childhood Caries '
(http://www.cda.org/articles/babybottle.htm)fact ***.
To inspect for early decay, parents should â??lift the lipâ?? to check
for white spots on the teeth. These white spots are the signs of early
decay and, if seen on your childâ??s teeth, are indications that your
child should be seen by a dentist. The dentist may want to apply a
fluoride coating to your babyâ??s teeth every few months to provide
extra protection to these â??damagedâ?? areas of tooth enamel.
It would seem that this publication by a respected resource for
dentists in encouraging the treatment of dental fluorosis in babies
with topical application of fluoride. This was very discouraging.
I was relieved to see that there are some dentists addressing this
issue. I can not thank you enough for your awareness.
I have started a site with the goal of educating and mobilzing the
masses to end water fluoridation for good.
It is still in it's infant stages, but I have high hopes, and devotion.
This must stop!!
'One_Voice' (http://groups.msn.com/UnitedVoice)
Please stop by, any suggestions for flyers, actions, etc. would be
helpful. We will need as many people as we can get, with dentists,
doctors and public officials being especially helpful in raising the
credibility and strength of our group, as well as helping to guide our
steps to make this an effective campaign.

Again, thank you. Your awareness is encouragement I desperately needed
in my time of sad disillusionment.


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