MedWorm provides a medical RSS filtering service. Over 6000 RSS medical sources are combined and output via different filters. This feed contains the latest medical blog items that have been tagged with 'fluoridated water'. Sat, 03 Sep 2011 02:54:37 +0100 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3479833&cid=t_279558_131_f&fid=34989&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FGeneticsHealth%2F%7E3%2FLGnd6Nmc4hc%2F Does Fluoride Really Work? Even though Quebec has the lowest rate of fluoridated water, and Ontario has the highest, Canadian statistics show that tooth decay rates are basically the same in the two provinces. (via The Globe and Mail) Post from: BlissTree (Source: Genetics and Health) Genetics and Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3479833 Fri, 16 Apr 2010 19:16:39 +0100 3479833 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2691628&cid=t_279558_125_f&fid=34820&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.dentalblogs.com%2Farchives%2Fadministrator%2Ffluoridated-water-under-serious-scrutiny%2F You walk into a health food store and find a flyer that warns of the hazards fluoridated water. What’s this all about? Fluoride is in half of the public water in the US. It is accepted by some, including the government, that fluoride deters tooth decay, thus it is good for public health. However, a study published in 2006 in the Journal of Evidence Based Dental Practice provided these facts: Fluoride does not have to be delivered in the water supply Fluoride does not have to be ingested to protect teeth Caries has declined at the same rate in countries with/without fluoridated water The public receives fluoride from sources other than public water supply Studies show that fluoride can cause a list of adverse side effects What You Should Know Fluorine, the ionic form of fluoride, is use... dental blog for dentists about dentistry blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2691628 Tue, 11 Aug 2009 13:39:13 +0100 2691628 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2348674&cid=t_279558_111_f&fid=36048&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAHeartyLife%2F%7E3%2FhUvDBN3FWfY%2F If you live in a community where your water contains flouride but you give your children bottled water to drink - they’re not getting any of the fluoride benefits. Dentists are, for the most part, in favor of flouridating drinking water. There has been a dramatic improvement in the teeth of children who drink flouridated water. The flouride plays an important role in preventing cavities and making teeth stronger. However, to benefit from the fluoride, you have to get it. According to a press release issued by the Academy of General Dentistry , “With soda and energy drinks being as popular as they are, not to mention the attractiveness of sugary snacks, children’s mouths are constantly fighting cavity-causing bacteria. Something as simple as drinking water from the tap is... A Hearty Life blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2348674 Sun, 19 Apr 2009 20:14:03 +0100 2348674