Too much fluoride might lower IQ in kids?

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The discussion centers on the efficacy of fluoride in dental health, particularly debating whether fluoride in toothpaste alone is sufficient or if it needs to be ingested through fluoridated water. Participants express skepticism about the necessity of water fluoridation, noting that many populations do not use toothpaste consistently, which could justify adding fluoride to drinking water as a preventive measure. The conversation also touches on the broader context of fluoride use in Europe, where many countries have rejected water fluoridation, indicating a significant divide in public opinion on the issue. Additionally, there are humorous asides about personal experiences with fluoride and a light-hearted commentary on language use, reflecting a mix of serious and playful tones in the discussion. The thread concludes with a note on moderation and cleanup, suggesting a shift away from the original topic.
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I just read some of that article. That makes me wonder, would just using fluoride in toothpaste be enough? Should the fluoride really need to be drank in the water? I would think the superfical exposure to be what is necessary; yes or no?
 
If the Voxsplainers told me my mother loved me, I would want to check it out.
 
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symbolipoint said:
That makes me wonder, would just using fluoride in toothpaste be enough?
I think the underlying assumption is that some segments of the population don't reliably use toothpaste. Adding it to water is a bit of insurance.
 
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symbolipoint said:
would just using fluoride in toothpaste be enough?
Fluoridated water makes fluoridated saliva. Unless you brush your teeth 1000x per day, this is an advantage.
 
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symbolipoint said:
I just read some of that article. That makes me wonder, would just using fluoride in toothpaste be enough? Should the fluoride really need to be drank in the water? I would think the superfical exposure to be what is necessary; yes or no?
Bad teeth or bad brain, seems like a bit of Sophie's choice.
Reminds of when the consensus in 2020 was that alcohol 'killed' or at least rendered SARS-CoV-2 not viable.
So, if we kept a certain level of alcohol in our system all the time we gain some protection?
It was tongue in cheek, it was a strange time.
Fresh 42 replied, "Unless you are considering gargling with Bourbon every 15 minutes that would probably not work."
The man had a point.
 
According to wiki, only 2% of europeans have fluoridated municipal water, and most of that is in the UK. (ref)

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Many European countries have rejected water fluoridation, including: Austria, Belgium, Finland, France, Germany, Hungary, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Northern Ireland, Norway, Sweden, Switzerland, Scotland, Iceland, and Italy. A 2003 survey of over 500 Europeans from 16 countries concluded that "the vast majority of people opposed water fluoridation".

Sounds like a 'U.S.' centric topic.
Anyways, I recall being involved in a 'fluoride' conversation in the past:

PF: Portlandia has struck again: fluoride in water

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — The mayor of Portland, Ore., has conceded defeat in an effort to add fluoride to the city's drinking water.

hmmm.... Maybe that's why I'm so smart! For most of my life I've drank non-fluoridated water.
 
OmCheeto said:
Maybe that's why I'm so smart! For most of my life I've drank non-fluoridated water.
Smart, maybe. Grammatical, no

“Have” is the helping verb for the present perfect tense, and we form the present perfect by using have/has + the past participle. The past participle of drink is drunk. So we always say have drunk, never “have drank.”

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I have drunk the Kool-Aid, and therefore will die.
I drank the Kool-Aid, and therefore will die.
I did drink the Kool-Aid, and therefore will die.

Ok. I think I've got it, for now.

Yesterday, I couldn't remember if I had eaten diner or dinner, even though up until the 10th of last month I always got it right.
I'm monitoring my descent into senility by keeping a diary.

I actually vacillated over whether or not to use "That's why I used to be so smart..." in my above post. I look at my posts from years ago and no longer recognize that person.
 
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I'm monitoring my descent into senility by keeping a diary.
I've given up on that --- too depressing.
 
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