The IAOMT is concerned about the many sources of fluoride and health risks from this exposure.
Sources of human exposure to fluoride have drastically increased since community water fluoridation began in the U.S. in the 1940’s. In addition to water, these sources now include food, air, soil, pesticides, fertilizers, dental products used at home and in the dental office, pharmaceutical drugs, cookware (non-stick Teflon), and an array of other consumer items used on a regular basis. Most people are not aware of important fluoride facts about these sources.
Exposure to fluoride is suspected of impacting nearly every part of the human body, and the potential for harm has been clearly established in scientific research. A 2006 report by the National Research Council (NRC) identified a number of health risks associated with fluoride exposure. Susceptible subpopulations, such as infants, children, and individuals with diabetes or renal or thyroid problems, are known to be more severely impacted by intake of fluoride. Since such populations and all people can potentially be impacted by fluoride exposure, consumers need to know these crucial fluoride facts.
Given the current levels of exposure, policies should reduce and work toward eliminating avoidable sources of fluoride, including water fluoridation, fluoride-containing dental materials, and other fluoridated products, as a means to promote overall health.
Learn the Fluoride Facts!
Learn the important fluoride facts by accessing these resources from the IAOMT:
Increased sources of fluoride including water fluoridation, dental materials, and other fluoridated products, are accompanied by increased human health risks.
Fluoride pollution in the environment harms wildlife and occurs because fluoride is used in water fluoridation, dental products and other items.
There is an alarming lack of safety, efficacy, and ethics for the numerous applications of the chemical fluoride in water and commonly used dental products.
There are many risks related to artificial water fluoridation including potential health effects, its impact on children, and its interaction with other chemicals.
Fluoride dangers are associated with dental products, such as toothpaste, mouthwash, and floss, as well as other products used in the dental office.
Many dentists prescribe fluoride supplements, also known as tablets, drops, lozenges, rinses, and vitamins, these products are potentially harmful.
The first sign of fluoride toxicity is dental fluorosis, which is on the rise in the USA. Examples of fluoride toxicity demonstrate its serious threat.
Fluoride exposure levels from sources have increased since 1945, so it’s necessary to eliminate & avoid fluoride from all sources.
This document contains over 500 citations & represents the current science regarding the sources, exposure & health effects of fluoride.
This slideshow, in PDF format, is a short, easy-to- read summary of the IAOMT’s Fluoride Position Paper.
The detailed chart identifies various routes of fluoride exposure from common sources.
This chart contains quotes from scientific literature with warnings about fluoride.
It’s time to learn fluoride facts because fluoride exposure has increased due to dental products, food, water, beverages, medicines, and other fluoride sources.
