Fluorides And Tooth Decay The Truth About What Fluorides Can And Cant Do

All-in-one resource in for everything related to fluoridated water, from its impact on dental health to its safety and cost-effectiveness. Dispelling common myths that fluoridation is dangerous, this book provides science-backed information based on the most current research in Q&A format. This is the most in-depth and up-to-date educational resource available regarding fluoridated water, from the American Dental Association.

Dental caries is a multi factorial, bacterial, chronic infection that affects millions of people in the world and has become a public health problem. Also referred to as tooth decay, this disease is one of the most common disorders throughout the world, second only to the common cold. Dental caries is the most common chronic childhood disease in the United States and is 5 to 7 times more common than asthma. According to the World Oral Health Report in 2003, dental caries affect 60-80% of school children and a vast majority of adults. Dental caries is a chronic bacterial infection of the hard tissue of the tooth that is characterized by alternating phases of demineralization and remineralization. Dental decay can lead to significant pain and dysfunction that can interfere with basic functions such as eating, sleeping, and speaking. If left untreated, dental caries can result in cavities forming and, eventually, tooth loss. Although the prevalence and severity of dental caries has decreased over the years, this disease can be controlled better with proper fluoride exposure. Fluoride dentifrices have been shown in numerous clinical trials to be effective anticaries agents and have been recognized as a major cause of the remarkable decline in caries prevalence in many developed countries. Dentifrices have been widely adopted around the world as the principle means of delivering topical fluoride and obtaining caries preventive benefits. Although there is documented literature on the use of topical fluorides, the issue needs to be further researched based on the recent documented literature and guidelines regarding use of topical fluorides. Hence, the present review was conducted with the aim to review the available literature on the use and effectiveness of different topical fluorides used in dentistry.

1. Formation of Dental Caries; 2. Anticaries Mechanisms of Fluoride; 3. Fluoride Metabolism; 4. Water Fluoridation; 5. Dietary Fluoride Supplementation; 6. Chemistry of Topical Fluoride Treatment; 7. Professionally Applied Topical Fluoride; 8. Fluoride Dentifrices; 9. Self-applied Topical Fluoride.

Abstract: The fluoridation controversy is the subject of this collection of articles, letters, advertisements, and additional materials compiled by the Lehigh Valley (Pennsylvania) Committee Against Health Fraud, Inc., an independent organization working to combat deception in the field of health. Materials are organized into three major sections entitled 1) tooth robbers and how to spot them, 2) fluoridation facts, and 3) fighting for teeth. Section One introduces the major opponents of fluoridation, their arguments, methods of delivery, and sources of motivation. A fluoridation update reviews progress made thus far in making fluoridation mandatory at the state level. Answers are given to 100 of the most frequently asked questions about fluoridation in the areas of definition, benefits and effectiveness, safety, cost, alternatives, social and legal issues, opponents, and politics of fluoridation. Recommendations and suggestions for conducting a successful fluoridation compaign are presented along with a variety of campaign materials. Materials include magazine and newspaper articles, official statements by government and professional organizations, a list of professional organizations endorsing fluoridation, public service messages, posters, and a series of advertisements designed to educate the community about fluoridation and to generate voter support for fluoridation immediately prior to a referendum (aje).