Fluoride, use it? Yes, no, or maybe so
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I have fluoride paste script.
I don't use it but I'm considering it.
The ADA advocates its use and will until the cows cmes home.
I know it's controversial.
So a I looked this up at the Mayo Clinic site.
Yes, there is the reality that is acts as a poison.
I don't know know if I want to use this script or not.
And thoughts?
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I buy fluoride toothpaste, no script needed.
It’s in my water.
I did a quick check and it looks like all the places I lived in the US for more than a year since moving to upstate New York for high school had fluoridated water. Where I was born did too (TX). But from age 2 to 14 (OH, FL) it wasn’t. That was probably the more important time to have it. Lol.
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Daniel, the fact that you have a prescription for fluoride toothpaste may mean that your dentist believes you have a condition that necessitates MORE fluoride content than is allowed in over-the-counter toothpaste. For a time, I was using it when I experienced acid reflux.
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I buy fluoride toothpaste, no script needed.
It’s in my water.
I did a quick check and it looks like all the places I lived in the US for more than a year since moving to upstate New York for high school had fluoridated water. Where I was born did too (TX). But from age 2 to 14 (OH, FL) it wasn’t. That was probably the more important time to have it. Lol.
I buy fluoride toothpaste, no script needed.
It’s in my water.
I did a quick check and it looks like all the places I lived in the US for more than a year since moving to upstate New York for high school had fluoridated water. Where I was born did too (TX). But from age 2 to 14 (OH, FL) it wasn’t. That was probably the more important time to have it. Lol.
@jon-nyc I'm seriously considering it because I have two previous cavities that didn't filled because I missed an appointment. I had to start the process again and I have 3 new cavities.
Also demineralization.
They only have time do do 1 or 2 per appointment.
So I have to go to get cavities filled 3x in a row.
Then it it will be time for a 6 month cleaning.
So 4 more appointments within six months.
Yikes.
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Daniel, the fact that you have a prescription for fluoride toothpaste may mean that your dentist believes you have a condition that necessitates MORE fluoride content than is allowed in over-the-counter toothpaste. For a time, I was using it when I experienced acid reflux.
Daniel, the fact that you have a prescription for fluoride toothpaste may mean that your dentist believes you have a condition that necessitates MORE fluoride content than is allowed in over-the-counter toothpaste. For a time, I was using it when I experienced acid reflux.
Joe, This makes sense.
Please clarify? How was your floride use related to your acid reflux if at all?
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Fluoride reduces the need for dental treatment. The rest is debated.
At our ages I'd be more concerned with enamel loss and gums receding.
Careful brushing with electric toothbrushes helps reduce the latter.Enamel erosion can possibly be helped by some rather pricey toothpastes like Bioniq.
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