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>Not so. Tap water is full of minerals and trace
>chemicals. What you lose in purified water is
>the fluoride which slows or prevents dental
>cavities. To compensate, brush with a medically
>recommended fluoride compound. One more
>thing. Don't rinse your mouth after brushing.
>You can spit but not rinse. This allows extra fluoride
>ions to penetrate the enamel. Ask your dentist for a
>sample. The standard tube costs $12.
>
>David H
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"purified," not "pure."
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Jim Chinnis Warrenton, Virginia, USA
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Fluoridated fetuses - lower IQ if moms drink fluoridated water? ... "In recent Chinese investigations of fluoride exposure and intelligence in ... concentration of fluoride has been found in embryonic brain tissue obtained... fluoride through tap water, which is toxic and can affect brain ... If fluoride was needed for healthy teeth why would ... (sci.med)
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Re: Purified water versus tap water ...Tap water is full of minerals and trace chemicals. ... What you lose in purified water is the fluoride which slows or prevents dental cavities.... These are fine for adults with high caries rates,... (sci.med)
Re: Purified water versus tap water ...Tap water is full of minerals and trace ...cavities....recommended fluoride compound.... Don't rinse your mouth after brushing. ... (sci.med)
Re: Wash mouth with water after using ACT Fluoride rinse? ... rinsing with it in order to leave a coating of fluoride on your teeth. ... Go ahead and rinse afterwards if you want to waste your time and money. ... directions on the bottle say to swish the fluoride rinse in my mouth... for one minute and then spit out. ... (sci.med.dentistry)
