Water Fluoridation Facts on Drinking Water and Fluoride
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Fluoridation: Facts and Fiction
- Does water fluoridation cause a decrease in bone health?
No. - Do studies show an increase in cancer rates in communities where fluoride is added to the drinking water?
No. - Is dental fluorosis or mottling of the teeth the first visible sign of fluoride poisoning in children?
No. - Is fluoride a poison?
No. - Is fluoride an enzyme poison-does it inhibit the activity of enzymes in humans?
No. - Are there harmful contaminants in the fluorides used for water fluoridation?
No. - Is the cumulative effect of exposure to fluoride from water, air, toothpaste, and foods prepared with fluoridated water dangerous over a lifetime?
No. - Is adjusted water fluoridation considered more harmful than naturally occurring fluoridation?
No. - Is fluoridated water harmful to fish?
No. - Has “industrial grade” fluoride been tested for safety and effectiveness?
Yes. - Are fluorides used to fluoridate water supplies a waste product of the phosphate fertilizer industry and aluminum manufacturing industries?
No. - Does water containing 1.0 ppm fluoride contain poisonous amounts of fluoride after boiling?
No. - Are fluorides approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)?
Not Required. - Can the fluoridation of public water supplies be documented as a scientifically proven method in the reduction of dental caries?
Yes. - Does the fluoridation of public water supplies target the group which would benefit the most from its addition, namely infants and young children under the age of 12, and does it have any known benefit for adults?
Yes. - Does fluoridation constitute experimentation on humans without their consent?
No. - Is fluoridation compulsory mass medication? Is everyone compelled to drink fluoridated water?
No. - Are there legal ramifications for mandating the use of an “untested” product for public consumption?
No. - Is water fluoridation a cost-effective means to prevent tooth decay?
Yes. - Is fluoridation considered wasteful because a small proportion of the water goes for human consumption?
No.
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U.S. to recommend lower fluoride level in drinking water
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U.S. to recommend lower fluoride level in drinking water
By Carolyn Beeler
January 8, 2011
Fluoridosis, or tooth streaking or spottiness caused by too much fluoride, has been on the rise since the 1980s. In a recent federal study, two out of five adolescents had fluoridosis.
The federal Department of Health and Human Services Friday announced it will lower its recommendation for the amount of fluoride in drinking water.
The new recommendation, 0.7 part per million, is lower than the 1 part per million in Philadelphia and many other area water supplies.
Since 1962, the government has recommended a range of fluoride in water, from 0.7 to 1.2 parts per million. But since then, the HHS said fluoride has become more common in toothpaste and mouthwash. Fluoridosis, or tooth streaking or spottiness caused by too much fluoride, has been on the rise since the 1980s. In a recent federal study, two out of five adolescents had fluoridosis.
Joanne Dahme of the Philadelphia Water Department said the city will “most likely” reduce the amount of fluoride it adds if word comes from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, the body that regulates fluoride levels.
“The practice has been identified by the (Centers for Disease Control) as one of the top 10 public health achievements of the 20th century,” Dahme said. “It’s been a really good thing, but certainly you sort of want to hone in on the optimal amount to make it even better.”
Some groups that oppose adding any fluoride to drinking water say cutting the recommended amount is a step in the right direction, but it doesn’t go far enough.
Dr. William Spruill, president of the Pennsylvania Dental Association, said he hopes the change encourages more communities to start adding fluoride.
“It is my hope that reducing the level slightly to eliminate some of the risk would encourage more broad application of community water fluoridation,” Spruill said.
According to the CDC, a little more than half of Pennsylvanians drink fluoridated water compared with about three-quarters of the U.S. population.