Re: Purified water versus tap water

dcholiman@xxxxxxx wrote:

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Neither product.  My dentista  sells Fluoridex
in 4 ounce tubes at cost.  Walmart sells a
similar product at $11.66 per 4 ounces.
The Fluoridex fact *** says:
"Topical application of fluorides does not
cause fluoridosis."

Of course not. My point is that if you don't rinse out, it is ingested.

Another question. Is there any data on
fluoridosis caused or aggravated by public
fluoridated water supplies ?

Fluorosis is related to the amount of fluoride ingested. To the extent that fluoridated water is part of the total fluoride load it does contribute. However, for the average person, this contribution is small.
For this reason, I do not recommend dietary fluoride in my area. Topical is OK, properly applied. However, I do not do this routinely for my patients.

Steve 

David H
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