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Originally Posted by Palmer, Carole; Wolfe, Stanton H
The proper use of topical and systemic fluoride has resulted in major reductions in dental caries (tooth decay) and its associated disability.
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Are you aware of any research that specifically looks at the systemic use of fluoride, or any research that compares systemic to topical use? By my understanding, the use of fluoride by ingestion (in comparison to it's use topically) reduces it's effectiveness considerably.
In addition to that, as I posted above, so far as
ingestion of fluoride, we get plenty in our diets already. Processed cereals, juice, soda, tea, wine, beer, fish, infant formula, and (fluorinated) salt all provide a ton of fluoride. The recommended daily intake of fluorine (fluoride) is like 3.5 mg. One cup of tea or one serving of shellfish usually is many times the daily amount. I remember reading a Canadian study a few years back that said the average tea has 4.57 mg/l fluoride. And I like mine dark.