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1. When Fluoridation Ends, Cavities Go Down

   Aug 26, 2008 | Topix

   Cavity rates declined in several cities that stopped water fluoridation, several studies report, contradicting American Dental Association (ADA) predictions. Fluoride added to 70% of US public water supplies is supposed to reduce tooth decay but these six studies from dental journals show it hasn't and, in fact, may have increased the likelihood of rotten choppers. "No increase in caries (cavities) was found in Kuopio (Finland) 3years after the discontinuation of water fluoridation," according to Caries Research (1). In fact, when Kuopio was compared to a similar never-fluoridated Finnish town, cavity rates in both towns either remained the same or decreased six years after fluoridation was stopped in Kuopio. -- Seven years after fluoridation ended in LaSalud, Cuba, cavities remained low in 6 to 9 year olds, decreased in 10 to 11 year-olds,significantly decreased in 12 to 13 year olds, while caries-free children increased dramatically, reports Caries Research (2). -- East German scientists report, "following the cessation of water fluoridation in the cities Chemnitz (formerly Karl-Marx-Stadt) and Plauen, a significant fall in caries prevalence was observed,"according to Community Dentistry and Oral Epidemiology (3)-- Additional surveys in the formerly-fluoridated towns of Spremberg and Zittau found. "Caries levels for the 12-year-olds of both towns significantly decreased... following the cessation of water fluoridation." -- Not only did decay rates remain stable during an 11-month fluoridation break in Durham, NC, between September, 1990, and August,1991 but dental fluorosis declined in children born during that period,according to the Journal of Dental Research (4) -- In British Columbia, Canada, "the prevalence of caries decreased over time in the fluoridation-ended community while remaining unchanged in the fluoridated community," reported in Community Dentistry and Oral Epidemiology. (5) -- In 1973, the Dutch town of Tiel stopped fluoridation. Researchers counted drilled, missing, and filled tooth surfaces (DMFS) of Tiel's15-year olds, then collected identical data from never-fluoridated Culemborg. Cont'd with Ref http://tinyurl.com/6e99sc

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2. Bottled Water NOT linked to cavities

   Jul 21, 2008 | Topix

   There is no evidence that fluoride-free bottled water is linked to more tooth decay. In fact, most all those sodas and juice drinks kids consume today are made with fluoridated tap water. So children are getting their recommended fluoride dose and still getting cavities. The truth is that fluoride is neither a nutrient nor required for healthy teeth. No child is, or ever was, fluoride deficient. In fact, the Centers for Disease Control tell us that up to 48% of school children are fluoride-overdosed and sport dental fluorosis - white spotted, yellow, brown and/or pitted enamel - which can actually cause teeth to crumble and decay. Dentists have been to cavalier in prescribing fluoride whether in the drinking water or in their offices. But they've set up a lucrative new market for themselves - covering up those fluorosed teeth which can cost from hundreds to tens of thousands of dollars to cover up with microabrasion, bonding, veneers, or caps - that is, for those who can afford this out-of-pocket expense. Even when fluoridated water is the most consumed item, cavities are extensive when diets are poor, according to Caries Research.(2006:40:473-480) Burt and colleagues studied low-income African-American adults, 14-years-old and over, living in Detroit, Michigan, where water suppliers add fluoride chemicals attempting to prevent cavities. Yet, 83% of this population has severe tooth decay and diets high in sugars and fats and low in fruits and vegetables.

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