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Sat, Sep 10, 2005
Fluoride cause of osteoporosis
I AM concerned about the suggestion that fluoride should be added to the water supply. Fluoride is a by-product of the aluminium smelting process and is a deadly poison. It is an extremely difficult commodity to dispose of and putting it in our water supply is hardly a satisfactory answer. In nature, fluoride bonds with calcium and where fluoride occurs naturally, fortunately, calcium is abundant. The result is that the water has no effect on those who drink it. The significant point is that fluoride not only bonds with teeth but with any calcium in the body. Bones are the most common recipients which probably is responsible for the increased occurrence of osteoporosis in the older population. In point of fact, fluoridation does not prevent caries but it does delay the onset by about 18 months. By far the best treatment to delay the onset of caries is good oral hygiene and nourishment.
That usually means a reduction in sweet foods since sugar is the main culprit in tooth decay. Only the dentist can provide a satisfactory fluoride treatment but of course there is sufficient fluoride in most tooth paste. Having moved from Melbourne to Wodonga to escape fluoridation, I would hate to think that the cost and upheaval has all been in vain.
I would recommend that all parties that advocate fluoridation should read the excellent book Fluoridation Poison on Tap by Glen Walker. Incidentally, what would we achieve by watering our gardens and washing our cars with fluoridated water?
I cannot believe that industry would benefit either. Most of the expense of the fluoridation of our water supply would go straight down the drain.
R.M ROCKALL,
Wodonga West
Fluoride cause of osteoporosis
I AM concerned about the suggestion that fluoride should be added to the water supply. Fluoride is a by-product of the aluminium smelting process and is a deadly poison. It is an extremely difficult commodity to dispose of and putting it in our water supply is hardly a satisfactory answer. In nature, fluoride bonds with calcium and where fluoride occurs naturally, fortunately, calcium is abundant. The result is that the water has no effect on those who drink it. The significant point is that fluoride not only bonds with teeth but with any calcium in the body. Bones are the most common recipients which probably is responsible for the increased occurrence of osteoporosis in the older population. In point of fact, fluoridation does not prevent caries but it does delay the onset by about 18 months. By far the best treatment to delay the onset of caries is good oral hygiene and nourishment.
That usually means a reduction in sweet foods since sugar is the main culprit in tooth decay. Only the dentist can provide a satisfactory fluoride treatment but of course there is sufficient fluoride in most tooth paste. Having moved from Melbourne to Wodonga to escape fluoridation, I would hate to think that the cost and upheaval has all been in vain.
I would recommend that all parties that advocate fluoridation should read the excellent book Fluoridation Poison on Tap by Glen Walker. Incidentally, what would we achieve by watering our gardens and washing our cars with fluoridated water?
I cannot believe that industry would benefit either. Most of the expense of the fluoridation of our water supply would go straight down the drain.
R.M ROCKALL,
Wodonga West
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