Friday, December 05, 2008

Fluoride debate still rages | Noosa News | thedaily.com.au

Fluoride debate still rages | Noosa News | thedaily.com.au:

"“The benefit of fluoride if it’s taken into the body while the teeth are forming is that it alters the structure of enamel and makes it harder and resistant to decay,” Dr Cumming said."

Wednesday, April 02, 2008

Malibu Times > News > Local activists stymied in requests for fluoridation data

Malibu Times > News > Local activists stymied in requests for fluoridation data:

"Dr. Heidi Hame, a pediatric dentist in Malibu, said, 'When kids drink fluoridated water, they don't get cavities."

Monday, November 12, 2007

Glendale News Press

Glendale News Press:

"But county health officials say it is only a potential increase in risk for children 5 and younger, when most baby teeth are lost anyway. Regardless, Finer said it could take years for the health benefits of the program to show up since fluoride — helping tooth development through the blood stream — can only move as fast as teeth grow."

Saturday, August 18, 2007

Dentist gives wrong information to media

Fort McMurray Today, Fort McMurray, AB:

"“By swallowing the flouride ion you can strengthen teeth enamel from the inside.” Morris has been a dental practitioner for 28 years."

Thursday, June 28, 2007

Verizon Online - Business Center News

Verizon Online - Fluoride shortage: "The dentists said fluoride is most important during children's developing years. 'Fluoride gets in a person's system, and it replaces calcium right after childbirth when a child starts drinking water,' Ray said"

Wednesday, May 16, 2007

2theadvocate.com | News | Walker board OKs fluoridation plan -- Baton Rouge, LA

2theadvocate.com | News | Walker board OKs fluoridation plan -- Baton Rouge, LA: "Dr. C.J. Richard, a Walker dentist, told the council that the primary beneficiaries of the fluoride treatment would be infants, children and youths through their teenage years."

Wednesday, May 02, 2007

Cavities: Tooth Disorders: Merck Manual Home Edition

Cavities: Tooth Disorders: Merck Manual Home Edition: "Fluoride taken internally is effective while the teeth are growing and hardening—until about age 11."