1. The introductory statement that fluoridation prevents dental caveties is
    Janet Nagel Janet Nagel United States says:
    August 17, 2016 at 5:02 PM

    The introductory statement that fluoridation prevents dental caveties is gratuitous and scientifically false. Tooth decay rates in fluoridated and non-fluoridated localities are the same. The CDC admits that fluoride acts on tooth surfaces to prevent decay. Ingested fluoride has no beneficial effect.  Ingesting it is like swallowing suntan lotion to prevent sunburn. If you're going to claim to be medical news you really need to get up to speed.

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    • Janet, as usual, there is not a grain of truth in your comment. 1.
      Steven Slott Steven Slott United States says:
      August 17, 2016 at 10:06 PM

      Janet, as usual, there is not a grain of truth in your comment.  

      1.  Countless peer-reviewed scientific studies clearly demonstrate the effectiveness of fluoridation.

      2.  Attempting to assess one preventive measure, fluoridation,  based on snapshots of data from different countries, controlling for none of the numerous variables involved in dental decay is, obviously, ludicrous.

      3.  The CDC has not "admitted" anything.  It has duly reported the scientific evidence showing that the effect of fluoride is both topical and systemic....and made its recommendations accordingly.

      4.  If suntan lotion has been demonstrated by peer-reviewed science to prevent sunburn systemically, while causing no adverse effects, your analogy might make some semblance of sense.  Otherwise it is as ridiculous as the rest of your unsubstantiated nonsense.

      Steven D. Slott, DDS

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