Meh. Just brush your damn teeth.

/With the end that has the bristles.
//Twice a day, please.
///For more than about forty seconds this time.

Dig the ATHF reference there, subby.

Why is it that the dentist uses super concentrated fluoride (which he insists that you don't dare swallow) for several minutes, but we think an ultra low concentration which is quickly swallowed is doing much good?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aWRuVnSQB8I

My city doesn't put flouride in its water either and the Kaiser Doctor gives us flouride pills for our 1 year old son.
/ I don't give him the pills
// I don't post much but came here for the Metallica ref because I was listening to it on the way to work
/// Click on the link... I triple slash dare ya

Teeth are for gay people.

/that's why fairies come and get 'em.

Fluoride isn't metal. Like Metallica.

BraveNewCheneyWorld: Why is it that the dentist uses super concentrated fluoride (which he insists that you don't dare swallow) for several minutes, but we think an ultra low concentration which is quickly swallowed is doing much good?

Seriously. And damn the FDA for having a "maximum safe level" of arsenic in apple juice.

BraveNewCheneyWorld: Why is it that the dentist uses super concentrated fluoride (which he insists that you don't dare swallow) for several minutes, but we think an ultra low concentration which is quickly swallowed is doing much good?

Why don't you try swallowing a concentrated does of vitamin A sometime and let us know how that works out for you.

Meatwad: Do Justin Timberlake. J-u-s--
Master Shake: Please hush up. The search needs complete silence to work.
Meatwad: Oh, shoot. I forgot. I'm sorry.
Master Shake: Well, I'm sorry, but if you can't learn that little lesson, then someone's gonna get their little mouth stabbed shut with skewers, and then we'll see how easily the axe slices through the meat! All right, okay. Maybe that was a little huge.

Fluoride was invited by St. Florence of Florida, when he wrote the formula on a florid napkin in Flo's diner.

*invented

Oh this thread should be good.

seriously, though. WHY FLOURIDE? LSD would be much more cost effective. u could seriously put a 10 ng dose per ounce of water and get:

Purity of Essance!

BraveNewCheneyWorld: Why is it that the dentist uses super concentrated fluoride (which he insists that you don't dare swallow) for several minutes, but we think an ultra low concentration which is quickly swallowed is doing much good?

I think you answered your own question.

The concentration that benefits teeth is present even in amounts that are safe to swallow.

I just woke up so I'm a tad groggy, but I am missing the Metallica reference.

darch: I just woke up so I'm a tad groggy, but I am missing the Metallica reference.

Link (new window)

I believe that flouride is good for your teeth, in some forms/amounts. We even buy high-concentration flouride toothpaste, at dentist's suggestion, for Mr. PsiChi's teeth. No cavities for a long time, but dentist says it is a preventative measure. But I've heard that flouride in the water can pit teeth. Here's an example of what I've seen:



What's the difference? It must be that some people's teeth are just sensitive to that, or whole cities would have people with pitted teeth.

+1 subby

/Number one in the hood, G.

Doesn't need your gubment regumalations

WE MAKE HOLES IN TEETH!

PsiChi: I believe that flouride is good for your teeth, in some forms/amounts. We even buy high-concentration flouride toothpaste, at dentist's suggestion, for Mr. PsiChi's teeth. No cavities for a long time, but dentist says it is a preventative measure. But I've heard that flouride in the water can pit teeth. Here's an example of what I've seen:

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What's the difference? It must be that some people's teeth are just sensitive to that, or whole cities would have people with pitted teeth.

It's called fluorosis and I have it.

Dental fluorosis (new window)

I'd rather not have strange substances in my water, thank you very much. The exception would be just enough chlorine to kill most bacteria on the way to the faucet, everything else I can take directly if I need it.

// Use a water filter, the water tastes WAY better and it isn't as harsh on my throat.

j0ndas: I'd rather not have strange substances in my water, thank you very much. The exception would be just enough chlorine to kill most bacteria on the way to the faucet, everything else I can take directly if I need it.

// Use a water filter, the water tastes WAY better and it isn't as harsh on my throat.

DOES A WATER FILTER FILTER THROUGH FILTER????

I still worry because stomach acid plus NaF equals HF. And that's not pleasant. :(

theoneontheleft: I still worry because stomach acid plus NaF equals HF. And that's not pleasant. :(

Na(s) + CHO(g) = a plate full of NaCHO(s)

Two words, people: RAIN WATER!

MentalEnema: PsiChi: I believe that flouride is good for your teeth, in some forms/amounts. We even buy high-concentration flouride toothpaste, at dentist's suggestion, for Mr. PsiChi's teeth. No cavities for a long time, but dentist says it is a preventative measure. But I've heard that flouride in the water can pit teeth. Here's an example of what I've seen:

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What's the difference? It must be that some people's teeth are just sensitive to that, or whole cities would have people with pitted teeth.

It's called fluorosis and I have it.

Dental fluorosis (new window)

Thanks for that. I'm going to post it here. Also, not going to let my kids drink brick tea any more!!

Teeth are generally composed of hydroxyapatite and carbonated hydroxyapatite; as the intake of fluoride increases, so does the teeth's composition of fluorapatite. Excessive fluoride can cause white spots and, in severe cases, brown stains, pitting, or mottling of the enamel. A tooth is no longer at risk of fluorosis after eruption into the oral cavity. At this point, fluorapatite is beneficial because it is more resistant to dissolution by acids (demineralization). Although fluorosis usually affects permanent teeth, occasionally the primary teeth may be involved.

[edit] Risks Factors for Dental FluorisisThe greatest concern in dental fluorosis is esthetic changes in the permanent dentition (the adult teeth). These changes are prone to occur in children who are excessively exposed to fluoride between 20 and 30 months of age. The critical period of exposure is between 1 and 4 years old, and the child is no longer at risk after 8 years of age. The severity of dental fluorosis depends on the amount of fluoride exposure, the age of the child, individual response, weight, degree of physical activity, nutrition, and bone growth.[2]

Many well-known sources of fluoride may contribute to overexposure including dentifrice/fluoridated mouthrinse (which young children may swallow), bottled waters which are not tested for their fluoride content, inappropriate use of fluoride supplements, ingestion of foods especially imported from other countries, and public water fluoridation. [3] The last of these sources is directly or indirectly responsible for 40% of all fluorosis, but the resulting effect due to water fluoridation is largely and typically aesthetic.[3][4] Severe cases can be caused by exposure to water that is naturally fluoridated to levels well above the recommended levels, or by exposure to other fluoride sources such as brick tea or pollution from high fluoride coal.[5]

Klaus is peeing in your cities water supply

I had never heard of this until a nutritionist friend of mine told me about it... what a nut job that guy turned out to be. Moon landing too. Even thought those forced perspective place "mystery" places has unusual energies.

Jon iz teh kewl: seriously, though. WHY FLOURIDE? LSD would be much more cost effective.

I've had problems with dental fluorosis since early high school. My dentist linked it to fluoride tablets I was given as a child; the dosage was apparently way too high. My front teeth looked so bad that I ended up getting veneers. The remaining exposed teeth are very heavily splotched, and are prone to weakened areas that flake/chip easily.

It's worth noting that I grew up in a rural area, and that many people thought I was out of my mind to have my teeth fixed.

fluorida?

/am i he only one who thought this?

Romania would like to have a word...

theorellior: BraveNewCheneyWorld: Why is it that the dentist uses super concentrated fluoride (which he insists that you don't dare swallow) for several minutes, but we think an ultra low concentration which is quickly swallowed is doing much good?

Stannous fluoride != sodium fluoride.

One tin-plates your teeth, the other fluoridates the calcides in enamel. But keep arguing from a position of ignorance, it shows off your good side.

3 people and not one can follow a sentence without putting their reading comprehension deficiency inspired spin on it.