Historically we had been told that fluoride was a necessary additive for optimal dental health. In fact the American Dental Association (ADA) has continuously endorsed the use of fluoride in dental products and fluoridation of community water supplies as safe and effective measures for preventing tooth decay for over five decades.

Fluoride and fluoridation of municipal water specifically, has been a controversial topic since it began in the 50s. There are many sites that give details on the damages that can be attributed to fluoride, such as Mercola.com which reports:

The fluoride that we ingest from the water supply and from a number of other sources such as toothpaste, mouthwashes, processed food, some vitamin tablets, and beverages like fruit juice, soda and tea is associated with a number of negative health effects. Consider that:

* Fluoride accumulates in the bones, making them brittle and more easily fractured, and in the pineal gland, which may inhibit the production of the hormone melatonin, which helps regulate the onset of puberty
* Fluoride damages tooth enamel (known as dental fluorosis) and may lower fertility rates
* Fluoride has been found to increase the uptake of aluminum into the brain and lead into blood
* Fluoride inhibits antibodies from forming in the blood
* Fluoride confuses the immune system, causing it to attack the body’s tissues. This can increase the growth rate of tumors in people prone to cancer

Noting these and other health risks and the obvious ethical issue of medicating an entire population without their consent, many European countries have banned water fluoridation.

Additionally, sodium fluoride used to treat municipal water has been reported to be a highly toxic by-product of the aluminum industry. It’s known to interfere with enzyme function and mineral balance and (maybe especially) it is a carcinogenic!! As little as 0.7 parts per million of fluoride is detrimental to health and most municipal water is 1 part per million.

Be informed, people. Do some research before continuing to consume tap water on a daily basis and purchasing and consuming fluoride-laden products. There are options out there.


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