In his book, The Maker's Diet, Jordan Rubin devotes a chapter to 27 recommendations on how to GET sick and suggests that if you want to remain as healthy as possible, go AGAINST these 27 suggestions if at all possible.
5. Use Fluoride Toothpaste and Mouthwash, and Drink Fluoridated Water
Fluoride is extremely poisonous - especially the salt-based form used in toothpaste and mouthwash. (Besides, its effectiveness is questionable at best). A top EPA scientific advisor voiced the opinion that "since recent federal government tests have shown that fluoride appears to cause cancers at levels less than ten times the present maximum contamination level, this would ordinarily require that all additions of fluoride to water supplies be suspended and treatment be instituted to remove naturally occurring fluoride." That would be enough warning for me! (By the way, I have no evidence that the EPA ever suspended fluoridation operations). Choose nonfluoridates alternatives for oral hygiene and be safe.
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Just a small tidbit. Actually, naturally occuring fluoride is the only kind proven to stengthen teeth. The studies fluctuate when debating manufactured/added fluoride. The natural occuring also is safer. Nebraska's water is full of it, and for 5 generations of Kubaleks, we all have great enamel and no cancer (knock on wood); so I say it's always best to go natural. {my hubby agrees and is always pushing the subject ;-) }
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