Dr. Mercola on the Dangers of Fluoridated Toothpaste

Regular readers of our website, along with our patients, are well aware of the dangers of ingested fluoride. Less frequently we discuss the downsides to topical fluoride (like what you find in most toothpaste). Research that’s been done is spotty at best, but for the most part, research has shown that large doses of topical fluoride MAY have a positive effect on decay. Of course, at those large doses, fluoride is toxic (as Dr. Mercola points out, even the toothpaste label says it’s toxic).

Without too much preamble, here is Dr. Mercola’s video. I maintain that the potential benefits of topical fluoride do not out weigh the potential dangers. Especially when there are plenty of other products out there that can do the same thing without the same risk… why take that chance?

PS: We recently had a weighty discussion on this topic over at Dangers of Topical Fluoride — Discussion. Check it out in the comments section at the bottom.

What’s in Your Water? Should You Be Concerned?

Episode 14 of Dangers in Dentistry, originally aired on KPRZ in San Diego.

Fluoride. It’s a medication, and you may be forced to take it without even being aware of it.

For years cities have been adding fluoride into public water supplies in an effort to improve dental health. Sounds good right? But there’s a problem: while topical fluoride can indeed help prevent cavities when applied directly to your teeth, ingesting fluoride has never been proven to be beneficial. In fact, many studies suggest connections between fluoride and bone cancer, among other things.

Find out why you may be forced to ingest a medication against your will, what you can do about it, and if you should be concerned at all in this week’s episode of Dangers in Dentistry, with America’s Holistic Dentist, Dr. Marvin.

Enjoy!
Dr. Marvin
San Diego, Encinitas Holistic and Natural Dentist

How to Cure Sensitive Teeth

Are your teeth sensitive to hot and cold? Do you have sensitive spots along your gum line? Does it hurt every time you bite into a spoonful of ice cream? It doesn’t have to!

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Millions of people suffer from tooth sensitivity when they don’t have to. There are several over the counter options available to help reduce tooth sensitivity. Unfortunately, most rely on fluoride to reduce the symptoms (while topical fluoride is fine for your teeth, it’s not good for your body).

Fortunately, there’s an alternative that works VERY well and helps to re-mineralize your teeth. Find out about it by watching the video, above.

Thanks!
Dr. Marvin

PS: After you’ve watched the video, you can pick up this product in our holistic dental web store (click here).