Thread: Flouride Exposed

Originally Posted by Akkaid

Too damned funny.

Fluoride, as with most anything, is beneficial in moderation.

My Grandfather is a dentist, my wife is a hygienist and my two best drinking buddies are older British guys.

I think Im qualified to say fluoride is good, mmmmkay?

Then again, don't use it, it aint my teeth that are going to fall out.

PS: Wife says its only IMPORTANT to children, but it helpful to anyone in the right dose.

Are you suggesting that scientific knowledge is inherited? My father is a mechanic. He taught me how to fix power tools but I can't work on a combustion engine to save my life.

No, Im saying that because my grandfather and wife constantly argue over the latest dental techniques and technologies, I inadvertantly learn far more than I would like.

My British friends remind me of the value of flouride every time they smile.

Originally Posted by Akkaid

No, Im saying that because my grandfather and wife constantly argue over the latest dental techniques and technologies, I inadvertantly learn far more than I would like.

My British friends remind me of the value of flouride every time they smile.

Fair enough.

Fluoride is meant to go on your teeth not in your belly. Why do you think it says to seek immediate medical attention if you swallow toothpaste?

Originally Posted by Buddha86

Fluoride is meant to go on your teeth not in your belly. Why do you think it says to seek immediate medical attention if you swallow toothpaste?

And heart medications benefit your heart... And yet, such medicines are usually taken orally.

Originally Posted by Djinn

And heart medications benefit your heart... And yet, such medicines are usually taken orally.

Thats your argument?? Shit thats funny.

fluoride. Toxic waste added straight to your water supply

You people have been duped. Here is a good article.^^

Originally Posted by michaelr

fluoride. Toxic waste added straight to your water supply

You people have been duped. Here is a good article.^^

No, it is not. Here's the opening paragraph:

Ionic fluoride is not the same as the organic fluorine that contributes to bone and tooth health.

This is wrong in a few ways...

First off, fluorine is toxic. Very toxic. You can process it for dental applications, but when you're done, it's not fluorine anymore.

Second, there's no such thing as "organic fluorine." There are organic compounds that are based on fluorine, but once it's in a compound, it's not fluorine anymore. In many cases, it loses it's toxicity the same way that hydrogen ceases to be explosive when bonded with oxygen*.

Third, fluorine's toxicity applies to the whole body - including one's teeth. Teeth benefit from fluoride. Specifically, from sodium fluoride, and stannous fluoride. Understand? Fluoride, which is derived from fluorine can help your teeth. Fluorine is an element that will probably kill you.

How the hell does your article manage such a screw-up in the very first sentence?



* Actually, this is a pretty good example of how a highly dangerous substance ceases to be dangerous when made into a compound. Another good example is sodium, which explodes on contact with water, and chlorine, which is highly toxic. Form a compound with these two elements, and you can put the results on your french fries.