USA - Fluoride use begets problems
Fluoride use begets problems
By Darrington Clark staff writer
.....Pinellas County has roughly 650,000 people on the water supply that will lose the benefits of fluoride. Florida water already has a relatively high level of fluoride in their water naturally, also prompting the new ordinance.
"I think health-conscious people might be in favor of discontinuing fluoridation," Dr. Lin said, "but too much of anything is bad for us. A higher concentration of fluoride will cause spotting of the teeth, but as long as that level is at the correct amount, I believe it to be very beneficial."
On whether or not fluoride returns to the area, Latvala is optimistic.
"I'm hopeful that we can reinstate it. The Dentist's Association is working on it currently. I'm just not in favor of this." Latvala said........
Comment:Anonymous
Wed Oct 26 2011 10:50
You need to follow the money on this. The chemical for water fluoridation is a toxic waste product of Florida's phosphate mining industry dominated by Cargill and its publicly traded company - Mosaic Corporation. Just coincidental that a former Pinellas County Commissioner, Steven M. Seibert, was put on the board of directors of Mosaic Corporation soon after the decision to fluoridate Pinellas County was made - led by Susan Latvala and then Utilities Director Pick Talley - both of whom had close ties to Seibert who had chaired Pinellas County's Board of Commissioners.
Also, in the category of following the money is how much the dentists can make from covering up the dental fluorosis disfigurement by intalling veneers. This cosmetic treatment earns dentists big money, compared to providing fluoride containing sealants. The American Dental Association has been defending fluoridation as safe and effective - until it had to come out warning mothers not to mix baby formula with fluoridated water or risk overdosing infants with fluoride.
When there is controversy with public policy - it is always prudent to "follow the money" to see who benefits ultimately by that policy.
By Darrington Clark staff writer
.....Pinellas County has roughly 650,000 people on the water supply that will lose the benefits of fluoride. Florida water already has a relatively high level of fluoride in their water naturally, also prompting the new ordinance.
"I think health-conscious people might be in favor of discontinuing fluoridation," Dr. Lin said, "but too much of anything is bad for us. A higher concentration of fluoride will cause spotting of the teeth, but as long as that level is at the correct amount, I believe it to be very beneficial."
On whether or not fluoride returns to the area, Latvala is optimistic.
"I'm hopeful that we can reinstate it. The Dentist's Association is working on it currently. I'm just not in favor of this." Latvala said........
Comment:Anonymous
Wed Oct 26 2011 10:50
You need to follow the money on this. The chemical for water fluoridation is a toxic waste product of Florida's phosphate mining industry dominated by Cargill and its publicly traded company - Mosaic Corporation. Just coincidental that a former Pinellas County Commissioner, Steven M. Seibert, was put on the board of directors of Mosaic Corporation soon after the decision to fluoridate Pinellas County was made - led by Susan Latvala and then Utilities Director Pick Talley - both of whom had close ties to Seibert who had chaired Pinellas County's Board of Commissioners.
Also, in the category of following the money is how much the dentists can make from covering up the dental fluorosis disfigurement by intalling veneers. This cosmetic treatment earns dentists big money, compared to providing fluoride containing sealants. The American Dental Association has been defending fluoridation as safe and effective - until it had to come out warning mothers not to mix baby formula with fluoridated water or risk overdosing infants with fluoride.
When there is controversy with public policy - it is always prudent to "follow the money" to see who benefits ultimately by that policy.
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