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DENTAL POISONING
Dental Poisoning I - MERCURY The practice
of fixing a deadly poison in multiple locations within the
mouth is, surely, an act of madness. But this is exactly what
most dentists do every day.
The American Dental Association (ADA) makes the protestations of
safety which might be expected. Their basic response is that:
"No evidence of harm has been found."
However, mercury is a known poison. Why put it in your mouth when
there are alternatives?
The answers are, I suppose:
- The alternatives cost more.
- Because the ADA - and it's British equivalent -
would look
pretty stupid if they did a turn-around now, after decades of
saying that mercury fillings are
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So look at the evidence, use common sense; and
don't put any more poisons in your mouth. Demand alternative
fillings when you next have some - and pay extra for them if
necessary.
Some 'mercury' links: www.unpronounceable.com/amalgam/ holisticmed.com/dental/amalgam/
Also see What Doctors Don't Tell You "Dental Fillings" Vol 6/2,
May 1995, (+44 1858 438894, mailto:wddty@zoo.co.uk )
Dental Poisoning II - The Sequel: FLUORIDE
Much like the mercury in amalgam fillings, fluoride has been
foisted on the general public with little evidence of safety - or,
for that matter, effectiveness.
It is worrying that the British Dental Association - who represent
dentists in the UK - receive funding from the toothpaste industry
for promoting fluoride toothpastes (The Times).
In fact, one of the early studies which helped start fluoridation
carried out in Newburgh, New York, had flawed methodology according
to some experts.
Furthermore, the reduction in dental fillings seen after ten years
in that study, had disappeared when re-examined after 50 years.
A Deadly Poison Tony Lees, a UK dentist for 40 years
says:
"In the scale of toxicity, fluorides fall between arsenic and
lead."
'Fluorosis' is the first sign of fluoride poisoning. The
external signs of this are mottling of the surface of the teeth,
and it progresses into actual deterioration of the tooth
enamel.
For pictures of teeth showing fluorosis, see:
www.fluoridation.com/
A UK government-commissioned study shows that 48% of children who
drink fluoridated water show signs of fluorosis. (The Times, May
15th 2001)
But though overdosing on fluoride produces unsightly tooth
discolouration and deterioration, the real concern is what it is
doing inside the body.
In the skeleton itself, fluorosis damages bones and leads to
arthritis. There is no known cure or reversal for deterioration of
the skeleton due to fluorosis; it just has to be avoided in the
first place.
Cancer Causing Agent It is widely thought
that fluoride may cause cancer.
The National Toxicology Programme in America was commissioned by
the government to carry out a study into the relationship between
fluoride and cancer.
Several toxicologists have said that the findings of the report
show that there is a relationship - that fluoride does
appear to make you more likely to develop cancer.
www.nofluoride.com/newsweek.htm
www.healthyhome.net/fluoride.htm
Other Reactions To Fluorine There are plenty of anecdotal
cases of reactions to fluoride.
For example, 9-year old Alysia Cooke started to get leg pains,
flu-like symptoms, and headaches. Nothing could be found... until
brown mottling on her teeth was noticed. She stopped using fluoride
toothpaste - and the symptoms quickly disappeared.
Why Use A Chemical Whose Efficacy Is Questioned By
Experts? If you look at the evidence, fluoride has simply
not been shown to be effective. And there are massive question
marks over its safety.
However, it is so widely used now, that many people would lose face
if it was to be withdrawn.
In fifty to a hundred years, putting fluoride in water and adding
it to toothpaste will be seen - along with using mercury in
fillings - for the disastrous mistake it surely is.
Quack-silver By the way, the forerunners of today's
chemists were called 'quacks' - the term more often used today for
practitioners in natural medicine. The name 'quack' derived from
'quicksilver' - the common name for mercury.
Those early chemists has such trouble treating syphilis sores, that
they would try anything to cure them - even putting poisons such as
mercury, sulphur, and tar on the wounds.
It is ironic that practitioners in natural therapies are now called
the 'quacks', whereas the regular medical and dental professions
are still using poisons, such as mercury and the sulfonamide drugs
- based on sulphur.
An Expert's Opinion Phyllis J Mullenix Phd, a
pharmacologist and toxicologist, is Head of the Toxicology
Department at the Forsyth Dental Center, a world renowned dental
research institution affiliated with the Harvard Medical School.
She was angered by the inaccuracies contained in the Calgary
Regional Health Authority's "Position Statement on Fluoridation".
This statement reflects the sort of position taken by the
professional organisations and government in both the UK and
USA.
She wrote:
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"This letter expresses my concerns about
misstatements made by the Calgary Regional Health Authority
(CRHA) in their "Position Statement on Fluoridation". As a
toxicologist involved in fluoride research for over ten
years, I was stunned by the CRHA's glib comments proclaiming
water fluoridation safe. The "fifty years" of studies about
fluoride safety, do not exist. The "ongoing intensive
research on fluorides and fluoridation", does not exist,
certainly none investigating safety.
...Water fluoridation is not the safe public health measure we have
been led to believe. Concerns about uncontrolled dosage,
accumulation in the body over time and effects beyond the teeth
(brain as well as bones) have not been resolved for fluoride. The
health of the citizens of Calgary necessitates that you consider
all of the facts, not just those that are politically
expedient."
(Full letter www.fluoridation.com/calgaryl.htm ) | |
It would be wise to reflect on the views of this dental and
toxicology expert before accepting your government's or dentist's
insistence that you use fluoride for yourself or your family.
Fluoride has not been proven to be safe. It has been "assumed
innocent until proven guilty" - a dangerous position for a chemical
being force fed, in many cases, to an unaware
public.
Fluorosilicates? What Are These?
Americans have an additional problem to face. Years ago, many
authorities decided to substitute pharmaceutical grade sodium
fluoride with industrial grade fluorosilicates - by-products of
fertiliser production.
Why? Don't be silly - it's because it's much cheaper! Not
only is this 'fluoride' in a different form from usual - it
probably contains traces of other poisons such as arsenic and
lead.
Chiropractor Barry Forbes has an article about this - read it
at:
www.planetc1.com/cgi-bin/n/search.cgi?keyword=fluoride
Water Filters For Fluorine Removal? Standard carbon water
filters do not remove fluorine - the molecules are too small.
If it is added in your areas, you have to use a 'reverse osmosis'
filter, or distill your water. Or stick to bottled.
How Do I Reduce Fillings? And if you want to reduce
dental caries - holes in the teeth - the answer is pretty
simple:
- Clean your teeth after every meal, and most
importantly -
- Reduce or eliminate added
sugar!!!
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It is sugar that causes holes in the teeth.
Cut out added sugar and the occurrence of fillings almost
disappears. Get sensible - get healthy - cut down on sugars
in the diet.
I know it's hard to avoid refined sugar - I know it's even harder
for your children. But at least ration your kids; don't let them
have 'sucking' sweets, which expose the teeth to eroding sugars for
extended periods; and get them to clean their teeth immediately
afterwards as the cost of being allowed sweets.
My recommendation - whatever you do, don't ingest - or even apply -
fluoride. Even if fluoride did prevent fillings (which is
questionable) it would be better to have some fillings (non-mercury
ones!) than risk poisoning yourself with what is probably a
dangerous chemical.
And as for dentists - I know some lovely ones; but don't just
believe (without researching it for yourself) that fluoride is
safe. Remember, dentists also say that mercury (a known poison) is
completely inert when inserted in teeth. Why on earth should it be?
This, surely, is wishful thinking at its most extreme. Why take the
risk of using this poison in the mouth?
I strongly recommend you research this topic for yourself. I
predict you'll end up thinking the same as me.
Use the links above on this page...
...and the 'What Doctors Don't Tell You' issue for fluoridation is
good - Vol 9/12, March 1999 (+44 1858 438894,
mailto:wddty@zoo.co.uk ) We have no financial connection to them by
the way, we just think it's a valuable magazine with some great -
and well backed up - information.
Keep well - and keep those chemicals out of your body whenever you
can! Especially the deadly poisons.
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