Why Does Toothpaste Carry a Warning But Fluoridated Water Does Not?


We recommend you to look at this sign on your toothpaste : “Do not swallow,” and “in case of accidental ingestion, contact the
poison control center.”
The amount of fluoride they’re talking about is a quarter milligram of fluoride, contained in a pea size amount of toothpaste.
But here is the kicker, This is the same amount of fluoride you find in 8 oz of water. Yet toothpaste carries a “Do not swallow”
warning, whereas you’re typically told to drink eight 8oz glasses of water each day, without any concern for the amount of
fluoride you will ingest.
One of Dr. Osmunson’s main concerns is water fluoridation for infants. The American Dental Association (ADA) and the Center
for Disease Control (CDC) recommend that infants NOT receive fluoridated water for drinking, nor for making their formula, as
fluoridated water contains 250 times more fluoride than mother’s milk.
“We shouldn’t fluoridate water and harm our most vulnerable,” he says.
do not give your children fluoridated water.
Unfortunately, the only way to ensure your water is pure enough to drink is by installing a good water filtration system in your
house, such as a reverse osmosis filter that can filter out fluoride and other dangerous water contaminants like disinfection by
products  Bottled water also typically contains fluoride, even though it’s not stated on the label.
Dental Fluorosis – A Clear Sign of Excessive Fluoride Intake
The next look at is dental fluorosis. These are the white and brown spots on your teeth. The only thing that causes dental
fluorosis is fluoride – typically due to ingesting too much fluoride during your developing years, from birth to about 8 years of age.
According to the CDC, about one third of children and adolescents 6 to 19 years have enamel fluorosis on their teeth.
When dental fluorosis occurs, it can be an indication that the rest of your body has been exposed to too much fluoride also, such
as your bones and the rest of your organs, including your  brain.


So, are there actual benefits of water fluoridation?
Depending on the source, water fluoridation has been said to reduce tooth decay by anywhere from 20 to 80 percent. But when
you compare the statistics between different countries, you see that no matter whether they fluoridate their water or not, tooth
decay has steadily been reduced by the same amount.
Likewise, when you compare states in the U.S., you find that increased amounts of fluoride in the drinking water make no
difference. We have the same amount of good healthy teeth, regardless of water fluoridation.
So, if there’s no benefit, WHY are we fluoridating?
But let’s make this point clear: fluoride is NOT an essential nutrient. The fluoride added to your drinking water is in fact a chemical
waste product! It is NOT something you should use as a supplement to your diet.

There are plenty of studies showing the dangers of fluoride to your health, such as:

Increased lead absorption        
Disrupts synthesis of collagen
Hyperactivity and/or lethargy        
Muscle disorders
Brain damage, and lowered IQ        
Arthritis
Dementia        
Bone fractures
Lower thyroid function        
Bone cancer
Inactivates 62 enzymes        
Inhibits formation of antibodies
Genetic damage and cell death        
Increases tumor and cancer rate
Disrupts immune system        
Damages sperm and increases infertility


                                                    The Key to Healthy Teeth is in Your Diet!

In first place
If you’re wondering how to keep your teeth healthy, remember that fluoride was never the answer in the first place. Instead, look
to your diet for naturally healthy teeth. In fact, most people whose diet includes very little sugar and few processed foods have
very low rates of tooth decay.  
Limiting, or eliminating sugar, and avoiding processed foods -- along with regular cleanings with your natural dentist -- will ensure
that your teeth stay healthy naturally.

Second place
We recommend you to use  a toothpaste made of natural ingredients as the one made by Transformation.
You can find it at  www.forestnaturals.com  go to page eight and look for toothpaste product.

In health and armony,

Forestnaturals
Quality   Nutritional Supplements
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