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Florida becomes the 2nd State to ban flouride in the drinking water

Discussion in 'Too Hot for Swamp Gas' started by g8orbill, May 15, 2025 at 3:18 PM.

  1. G8tas

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    It would be smart to just accept the research and science as it advances. And if the harms outweigh the benefits to act accordingly.

    Unfortunately medical dogma is hard to overcome. Especially when it becomes political.

    We treat with fluoride based on the patient. Most patients we try not to use it on. As it kills the good bacteria as well as the bad. It can have a negative impact on the microbiome.

    I will say I do not think there should be a law banning the use of fluoride. At the same time I don’t think it should be a requirement that water be treated with fluoride. And as science continues to learn about the issue. I would say Europe and most of the world for that matter is on the correct side as of now.
     
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    It’s in your best financial interest to oppose the ADA, CDC, and AAP. Follow the money.
     
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    3-pack a day smokers on this thread: This fluoride stuff is bad for you. o_O
     
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    Fluoride lowers IQ. Topical fluoride (mouthwash, dentist) is the way to go. That conveys most of the benefits without harming your kid's brain---per RFK Jr
     
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  6. FutureGatorMom

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    Have you seen a Brit's teeth?
     
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  7. FutureGatorMom

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    You should also be concerned about the plastic in that bottled water.
     
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    Not a single one of those bullet points makes it a good thing.
     
  10. Gatorrick22

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    These Leftists want Fluoride as much as they want the "Maryland dad" back. Winning... Lol. :rolleyes::eek:
     
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    Many European countries have high naturally occurring high fluoride levels in water that make it unnecessary to add fluoride to their water.
     
  12. Gatorrick22

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    That person that laughed at your post must think he's supposed to drink the mouthwash... Lol. :rolleyes:o_O:D;)
     
  13. tilly

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    SOME studies...and I agree. But not enough to make a clear determination yet.
     
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    How in the world is Fluoride political?
    Do only liberal dentists use it?

    C. Everett Koop was a strong proponent of fluoride in water...was he a leftist?
     
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    I really dont think that says what you think it does
     
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  17. Gatorrick22

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    Same intelligence used for one and the other. And I don't know one Critical Thinking person that wants Fluoride in their drinking water.
     
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    No reason to drink free tap water when you can pay for water in a plastic bottle
     
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    The ADA and AAP are the money in Washington. So sure. Follow the money.

    The CDC is a worthless joke.
     
  20. QGator2414

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    Have seen socialized medicine?