Fluoride is a mineral that benefits our teeth. For many years, fluoride has been added to drinking water in the United States to prevent cavities, but it has come to light that this addition might be excessive and do more harm than good.
Recently, Judge Edward Chen, a federal court judge in California, ruled that the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) should take action to reduce our fluoride exposure, stating that fluoride “poses a risk to human health” and is associated with lower IQ in children, and is “hazardous at dosages that are far too close to fluoride levels in the drinking water of the United States.”
Fluoride is not only found in drinking water or toothpaste, but also in dental treatments and certain cookware. This means that we may have elevated fluoride levels in our body without our knowledge. Some signs of excessive fluoride in the body include dental fluorosis (in young children only), skeletal fluorosis, and thyroid dysfunction.
If you’re unaware of the degree of your fluoride exposure, here are six ways to reduce it, according to Dr. Mark Burhenne, a functional dentist:
1. Be in the Know
Do you know what you are drinking? Visit your local water supplier and determine the amount of fluoride they are adding to your water.
2. Filter Your Water
Look for water filters that remove fluoride and other toxic chemicals.
3. Check Your Cookware
Fluoride is added to certain cookware. Shop for brands with non-toxic products or use non-coated ceramics or stainless steel.
4. Avoid Fluoridated Products During Pregnancy.
Pregnancy calls for sensitivity to the products we use or consume. Some studies link fluoride exposure while pregnant to lower IQ in children. If you’re looking to get pregnant or are already pregnant, try to avoid fluoridated water and products. Consult your healthcare provider for ways to prevent excessive fluoride exposure.
5. Ask Your Dentist Not to Use Fluoride
You have the choice not to use fluoride for dental care. Many dentists are open to avoiding it.
6. Find an Alternative Toothpaste
There are now fluoride-free toothpastes available on the market. Choose one that best suits your needs.
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