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My mom was obsessed with flouride in water so I actually asked my dentist about it. According to an actual health professional it is quite good for the teeth an
by mrits 2y ago
My mom was obsessed with flouride in water so I actually asked my dentist about it. According to an actual health professional it is quite good for the teeth and excessive amounts only affect the appearance not structure.
- Sharlin 2y agoFluoride catalyzes remineralization of dissolved calcium and phosphate atoms back to hydroxyapatite; this also happens without fluoride, but less efficiently. In addition fluorine ions can substitute the hydroxide ions in hydroxyapatite, forming fluorapatite which is more resistant against acid.
- guerrilla 2y agoThat actual health professional was wrong. It depends on the exposure. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dental_fluorosis https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dental_fluorosis
- mrits 2y agoI recommend reading that again, or better yet, ask your dentist to explain why you are wrong
- guerrilla 2y ago> The severity of the condition is dependent on the dose, duration, and age of the individual during the exposure. > Severe : 5 : All enamel surfaces are affected and hypoplasia is so marked that the general form of the tooth may be affected. The major diagnostic sign of this classification is discrete or confluent pitting. Brown stains are widespread and teeth often present a corroded-like appearance.
- Auracle 2y agoToday’s the day you find out “actual health professionals” can be wrong or no longer up to date. That’s why second opinions on important things are vital.
- mrits 2y agoI'll take the word of the health professional, thanks
- aatd86 2y agoGood luck. I have had my fair share of wrong diagnostics myself. Turns out health professionals are themselves skeptics... (covid showed us already) Well it's science and at some point, science claimed that earth was flat so... Good luck again :D (point is, don't trust blindly)