Comments on: Fluoride in Richmond’s City Water Supplies: What a local pediatric dentist thinks

By: Huh?

Huh? — Fri, 22 Apr 2011 15:54:13 +0000

Everything is dangerous when not used in moderation or within clearly defined safe limits.

From the wacko conspiracy theorist website you linked to:

"As for the public, if fluoride could be introduced as a health-enhancing substance that should be added to the environment for the children's sake, those opposing it would look like quacks and lunatics."

Just sayin'…

By: Tim

Tim — Wed, 06 Apr 2011 15:30:54 +0000

The board of the Santa Clara Valley Water District (in California) held a public meeting March 22nd on water fluoridation. This summer they are scheduled to vote on whether or not to fluoridate the water supply. The board and their staff were given 20 copies of a 75-minute cd of doctors explaining the history, origin, and health hazards of this toxic waste. Doctors included John Lee, John Yiamouyannis, and Phyllis Mullenix. The audio is posted at the website www.MaeBrussell.com. Just go to the bottom of the homepage. If people were to burn a cd of that audio and spread it around (especially to churches, schools, health food stores and health clubs) you might find it very effective in waking up the public in your area. Good luck.

By: Elizabeth Miller DDS

Elizabeth Miller DDS — Tue, 05 Apr 2011 21:55:59 +0000

I'm so glad you have benefitted from fluoride in your community water in Norfolk and have a clean bill of health at the dentist! You are right about mouth rinses and fluoride – some have fluoride and some don't. For example, Scope does not contain fluoride and is therefore mainly used to combat bad breath. I recommend using a mouthrinse WITH fluoride (to strengthen your teeth) and withOUT alcohol (which tends to dry out your gums) such as ACT and Crest Pro-Health Rinses. I wouldn't be concerned about the decrease in fluoride in the community water – the amount of fluoride in your city water will still be present in an amount which has been proven in the scientific literature to prevent tooth decay, but will also try to prevent people from getting those little white spots on their front teeth from too much fluoride (fluorosis).

By: Ms. Liz

Ms. Liz — Tue, 29 Mar 2011 18:28:50 +0000

I grew up in Norfolk in the 60's with flouridated water. My dad was not one to take us to the dentist unless you had a problem, and I went through some weird phase when I was a "tween" that I didn't like brushing my teeth. I totally credit the water for saving my teeth! I have never had a cavity in nearly 49 years of life, and I know the water is the biggest reason.

With regards to mouthwashes having flouride, there are precious few of them, in comparison to the multitudes of washes that are just for breath and whitening. Most people can afford toothpaste, but too many can't afford any of the extras, including dental care. I hope changing the flouride levels don't make a bad situation worse for those with low income and/or no dental insurance.