Medicine’s Response to the Changing Science on Fluoride Safety
How did the medical and dental community react to U.S. regulators’ total 180 over water fluoridation, going from presumptively safe to presumptively dangerous?
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Why I Changed My Mind on Water Fluoridation
Based on new research, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ National Toxicology Program reached a draft conclusion that fluoride should be “presumed to be a cognitive neurodevelopmental hazard to humans.”
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Is Water Fluoridation Safe?
There have been more than 50 studies showing an association between higher fluoride exposure and lower IQ, but is it cause-and-effect?
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Side Effects of Water Fluoridation: Dental Fluorosis
According to the CDC, about a third of American children now have some form of cosmetic defects in their tooth enamel due to fluoride exposure, known as dental fluorosis.
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Why Is There Fluoride in Water? Is It Effective?
Based on nearly 100 randomized controlled trials, fluoride toothpaste reduces dental cavity rates, but what about just adding fluoride to the water supply?
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The Best Mouthwash for Halitosis (Bad Breath)
Most mouthwashes just mask the odor. How do you treat the cause of bad breath?
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Does Tongue Scraping Cause Cancer?
Tongue cleaning should be carried out gently with low pressure to avoid unnecessary tissue trauma.
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Erythritol vs. Xylitol for Preventing Cavities (Tooth Decay) – UPDATE: don’t eat! (See doc note below)
Both erythritol and xylitol are not just neutral, but beneficial for dental health. Which one wins out?
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The Best Type of Vitamin B12: Cyanocobalamin or Methylcobalamin?
For prevention and treatment of vitamin B12 deficiency, cyanocobalamin in chewable, sublingual, or liquid forms (rather than in a multivitamin) is best under most circumstances.
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How Many Calories Do You Burn Chewing Gum?
What are the effects of gum chewing on hunger and appetite?
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How to Stop Tooth Decay
If sugar consumption is considered the one and only cause of cavities, how much is too much?
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Should You Floss Before or After You Brush?
How good is the evidence that flossing is effective, and what have randomized controlled trials shown is the optimal toothbrushing and flossing sequence?
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Microplastic Contamination and Seafood Safety
Can ingested plastic particles from fish get into our bloodstream?
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Best Food for Periodontal Disease and Gingivitis
What would happen if you stopped brushing your teeth but ate healthier?
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Is CAPB in SLS-Free Toothpaste Any Better?
For those with recurrent canker sores, is it better to use a toothpaste with SLS, CAPB, or no foaming agents at all?
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Is Sodium Lauryl Sulfate Safe?
Just because the sodium lauryl sulfate in toothpaste doesn’t cause cancer doesn’t mean it can’t cause problems.
