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Old 05-16-2025, 07:18 AM
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Originally Posted by RoboVil View Post
We have known for a decade or more that fluoride increases bone fracture risk. The higher the fluoride content in the water the more increased risk. Seems it affects the 3D structure of bone making them more brittle despite actually increasing bone density.
What have we learned in that decade or more about the concentration of fluoride associated with increased risk of bone fractures, the concentration associated with dental benefits and the concentration in US water systems?

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Originally Posted by Cliff Fr View Post
Just use flouride toothpaste if your concerned
Topical fluoride is much better than nothing but not the same as fluoride in the water.
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