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The ever-present flouride controversy seems to be gaining momentum again recently so here's my thoughts regarding flouride...

Avoid it.

The anti-cavity links are poor at best with the only studies done that are favorable indicating at best a 40% reduction in cavities.

Other far more scientifically done studies rather than simply playing with statistics have found that the hardened layer created by TOPICAL flouride is only nanometers thick - thin enough to basically go away as soon as you start chewing even the least solid of foods.

It's largely unknown what flouride in water actually even touches our teeth if it's even sufficient to make THAT thin a layer.

So if you can, use reverse osmosis water only and avoid flouridated toothpastes.

There's actually some indications that flouride can hurt breast development. Maybe even increase cancer risks.

I knew that flouride was not good, but bad for the breasts possibly? There's another good reason to stick to my Tom's! Thanks for that! However, I don't filter my water, let alone use reverse osmosis. Will have to look into that now.