Posted by tealady on September 26, 2003, at 18:12:38
In reply to Re: Fluoride » bobabuoy, posted by mattdds on September 26, 2003, at 17:19:28
> Hi,
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> I've never heard of any good evidence that fluoride, even in high concentrations, is associated with psychiatric symptoms. I'd be curious to see any such evidence, as I always try to keep an open mind.
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I guess these links don't really show direct evidence
http://bruha.com/pfpc/html/references__9.html
http://bruha.com/pfpc/html/g_q_11_.html
http://www.google.com/search?q=cache:m1EVuwBURjIC:www.espimetals.com/msds%27s/sodiumfluoride.pdf+fluoride+half+life&hl=enDepression is a hypothyroid symptom so that would be my guess on the way fluoride causes depression. Luckily it lifts on the removal of the fluoride source, at least for short term exposure. If it is being caused by this route, fatigue should probably be expected to accompany the depression.
> All the claims I've seen connecting fluoride with (insert disease), have tended to be hyperbolic and not based on real hard evidence. You can find similarly spectacular claims about dental amalgam (silver fillings).
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isn't this similar to tobacco smoke?> Of course, I suppose I could be (am likely?) biased, due to my training. I'm a 4th year dental student.
lol
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> You probably used Prevident, which is 1.1% fluoride. Quite high. This stuff is amazing in terms of remineralizing small caries.
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> Assuming you are not swallowing the gel, and you are using it as directed, I doubt your low mood had anything to do with the toothpaste.
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> I would do an experiment. Continue to use the Prevident and see if the bad mood continues.
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> Of course, if you hold a belief that fluoride is causing your problems, this could become a self-fulfilling prophecy, and the experiment would backfire. So, in a sense, your *beliefs* regarding fluoride, rather than the fluoride itself, could be the problem.
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I've always been uncomfortable with these arguments.> I am betting that if you continue to use it, your moods will eventually go back to however they were before you started using Prevident.
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> Anyway, sorry you're having a tough time. Hope you feel better! If nothing else, we do know that fluoride is very good for your teeth!As always, in moderation. One of my kids has soft stained teeth, and spongy centred back teeth..perhaps from drinking too much water instead of soft drink?
We live at the end of a pipeline where levels tend to concentrate.
You just can't afford to use all bottled mineral water, and it also has its own problems.
The problem with fluoridating water is, the consumers really do not have any choice in being unable to remove it, without removing all beneficial minerals etc thru expensive, slow reverse osmosis.Fluoridating toothpaste..you have a choice. Although the non fluoride toothpastes have been removed from most big supermarkets lately.
Best, Jan
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