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Doug Petrovich<\/em> biblereport<\/p>\n\n\n\n

PREVENTING DISEASE THROUGH HEALTHY ENVIRONMENTS
INADEQUATE OR EXCESS FLUORIDE:
A MAJOR PUBLIC HEALTH CONCERN
Fluoride intake has both beneficial effects \u2013 in reducing the incidence of dental caries \u2013 and
negative effects \u2013 in causing tooth enamel and skeletal fluorosis following prolonged exposure to high concentrations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Natural sources
Elemental fluorine almost never occurs in nature, but fluoride is widely distributed in the Earth\u2019s crust, mainly as the minerals fluorspar, cryolite, apatite, mica, hornblende and fluorite.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Adverse effects of excess fluoride
\u2022High fluoride intake can induce toxic effects by binding with calcium and interfering with the activity of proteolytic and glycolytic enzymes.
\u2022Ingested fluoride reacts with gastric acid to produce hydrofluoric acid in the stomach. Thus, acute exposure to high concentrations of the most soluble fluoride compounds
results in immediate effects, including abdominal pain, excessive saliva, nausea and vomiting. Seizures and muscle spasms may also occur. Death due to respiratory
paralysis is a possibility.
\u2022The acute effects of inhalation of hydrogen fluoride are severe irritation of the respiratory tract, with asthma-like reactions and pulmonary oedema. Severe burns or
damage may result from skin or eye contact. Inhalation, ingestion or dermal exposure can be fatal.11
\u2022Repeated or prolonged exposure via inhalation of aluminium fluoride, primarily in occupational settings, may cause asthma.12
\u2022The main effect of long-term ingestion or inhalation of high concentrations of fluoride is fluorosis:
\uf0a7Enamel fluorosis can develop only in children, as it results from intake of high levels of fluoride during the period of tooth development. It is characterized by the appearance of white areas in the enamel and in this form is considered an aesthetic issue. In the more severe form, reduced mineralization of the enamel results in stained and pitted teeth. Enamel fluorosis, with a prevalence of 12\u201333%, may occur at low levels of fluoride in drinking-water, depending on total intake, and will only be detectable by specialist examination.5 It can be difficult to achieve effective fluoride-based caries prevention programmes at the community level without some degree of very mild or mild enamel fluorosis.2
\uf0a7In skeletal fluorosis, fluoride accumulates progressively in the bone over a number of years. Early symptoms include stiffness and pain in the joints. Crippling skeletal fluorosis is associated with osteosclerosis, calcification of tendons and ligaments, and bone deformities. There is evidence from India and China of excess risk of skeletal fluorosis and bone fractures at a total fluoride intake of 14 mg\/day, and suggestive evidence of increased risk of skeleton effects at a total intake above about 6 mg\/day.5
\uf0a7While the global prevalence of dental and skeletal fluorosis is not entirely clear, based on analysis of data published between 1953 and 2000, it was estimated in 2006 that excessive fluoride concentrations in drinking-water have caused tens ofmillions of cases of dental and skeletal fluorosis worldwide over a range of years.13
Children whose teeth and bones are still developing are most susceptible; poor nutritional status can aggravate this situation.14
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Although administration of very high doses of fluoride to rats in a two-year cancer bioassay was associated with increased incidence of osteosarcoma,15 there is no evidence in recent and peer-reviewed publications that fluoride levels in drinking-water aimed at controlling dental caries is associated with increased risk of bone cancers in humans.2 No relation was found between rates of Down syndrome or
congenital malformation and the consumption of fluoridated drinking-water, based on review of several epidemiological studies of pregnancy outcome.5<\/p>\n\n\n\n

  1. O\u2019Mullane DM, Baez RJ, Jones S, Lennon MA, Petersen PE, Rugg-Gunn AJ, et al. (2016).
    Fluoride and oral health. Community Dent Health. 33(2):69\u201399.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n
    1. WHO (2017). Guidelines for drinking-water quality, 4th edition incorporating the first
      addendum. Geneva, World Health Organization, pp. 370\u2013373
      (https:\/\/apps.who.int\/iris\/bitstream\/handle\/10665\/254637\/9789241549950-eng.pdf).<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n
      1. IPCS (2017). Hydrogen fluoride. Geneva, World Health Organization, International Programme
        on Chemical Safety (International Chemical Safety Card 0283;
        (http:\/\/www.inchem.org\/documents\/icsc\/icsc\/eics0283.htm).<\/li>
      2. IPCS (2012). Aluminium fluoride (anhydrous). Geneva, World Health Organization,
        International Programme on Chemical Safety (International Chemical Safety Card 1324;
        http:\/\/www.inchem.org\/documents\/icsc\/icsc\/eics1324.htm).<\/li>
      3. Fewtrell L, Smith S, Kay D, Bartram J (2006). An attempt to estimate the global burden of
        disease due to fluoride in drinking water. J Water Health, 4(4):533\u2013542
        (http:\/\/www.iwaponline.com\/jwh\/004\/0533\/0040533.pdf).<\/li>
      4. WHO (2019). Children\u2019s environmental health. Water and sanitation \u2013 household water
        security. Geneva, World Health Organization (https:\/\/www.who.int\/ceh\/risks\/cehwater2\/en\/).<\/li>
      5. U.S. National Toxicology Program (1990). NTP technical report on the toxicology and
        carcinogenesis studies of sodium fluoride (CAS No. 7681-49-4) in F344\/N rats and B6C3F1
        mice (drinking water studies). Research Triangle Park: National Toxicology Program (Technical
        Report Series No. 393; https:\/\/ntp.niehs.nih.gov\/ntp\/htdocs\/lt_rpts\/tr393.pdf).<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n

        \u00a9 World Health Organization 2019. Some rights reserved. This work is available under the CC BY-
        NC-SA 3.0 IGO licence. https:\/\/apps.who.int\/iris\/rest\/bitstreams\/1257901\/retrieve WHO-CED-PHE-EPE-19.4.5-eng.pdf<\/p>\n\n\n\n

        15 Ways to Naturally Strengthen Teeth: Don\u2019t Snack<\/strong>, Eat Mineral Rich Foods<\/strong>, Remove refined sugar from your diet<\/strong> https:\/\/gcholisticdentalcare.com.au\/15-ways-to-naturally-strengthen-teeth.html<\/p>\n\n\n\n

        If you must eat grains, it may be less harmful to eat them after they are fermented REVIEW<\/p>\n\n\n\n

        Eat foods high in fat soluble vitamins<\/strong>, Improve digestion for absorption<\/strong>, Stay hydrated<\/strong>, Use a fluoride free toothpaste<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

        Treat teeth grinding or clenching<\/strong>, Proper brushing technique<\/strong>, See the dentist regularly<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

        Treat stomach issues<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

        Severe heartburn and reflux can bring acid to your mouth, damaging tooth enamel. See your doctor and treat any gastrointestinal conditions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

        Clean your tongue<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

        Keeping your tongue clean by brushing it well during your oral hygiene routine is a great way to reduce bacteria. Additionally, you may notice fresher breath and an overall cleaner feeling.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

        Mineral rich foods: (chose organic sources where possible)<\/p>\n\n\n\n