Let me begin my explaining that I am the kind of person who is practically obsessed with information about becoming healthier and switching to more natural alternatives to avoid toxins. Since I can control some of that, why not?
I started seeing information about fluoride being toxic and harmful about three years ago. I didn't make any changes at first since like everyone else, we've been told that fluoride helps our teeth and is good for us. Why else would they put it in baby water, drinking water, and many other sources we use daily? But, being the person I am, once I get a scent of a subject I can control in my life I find a way to investigate further until I decide if its something I want to change or pass on.
Here are just a few articles that I've read on the matter. Which to me are quite impressive with data leading me to feel that avoiding it would be potentially beneficial for me.You can find hundreds of compelling articles and sources supporting that fluoride is in fact a poison and something to logically be avoiding. So, it couldn't hurt to avoid it right?
Natural News: Fluoride Babies
Cheese Slave: Top 10 Dangers of Fluoride
About.com: Fluoride Controversy
I've always had issues with my teeth. Since I was little I've needed to
have cavities filled. I've always envied people who don't do anything
special with their teeth and never get cavities. I am not perfect with
my dental regiment but, I do brush daily and floss regularly. My
dentists have always given me fluoride rinses and tooth past to help me
with tooth decay and cavities. Its been a regular thing for me to visit
the dentist and get something done. So, I'm not new to the conversation
about how important fluoride is.
About two years ago I started buying fluoride free tooth paste and wash. I stopped using my fluoride rinse recommended by the dentist. I had been breastfeeding my son for about a year at this time and went to the dentist to have some work done. He found my teeth had a degeneration likely from a calcium deficiency and recommended I take Calcium, Magnesium, and D3 supplements, which I started immediately. We figured that it was due to the breastfeeding and not taking my prenatal vitamin the way I should. Because of the sensitive nature of my teeth knowing I don't have the best track record with them, I was religious about my vitamins after that.
I've been obsessing about finding ways to heal my teeth and better ways
to care for my teeth other than just tooth paste. I found information on
oil pulling, healing teeth through diet, and natural alternatives to traditional toothpaste. I did add oil pulling to my morning routine and I do feel that my mouth is cleaner. I am not able to commit to the recommended diet they claims heals your teeth, so that's out of the question. I've also not converted to DIY tooth paste as I still had some of the last tube or natural tooth paste I bought. But, I did plan to incorporate a mineral powder DIY toothpaste which is supposed to help restore or strengthen teeth.
Its has now been one year since I've gone to the dentist. I again need to go back to the dentist for serious work. I have three teeth that have cracked or chipped, at least one that will need a root canal, and who knows how many cavities or other unseen problems. I feel like my teeth are brittle and at the rate that's all happened, I fear I will need dentures soon. The progression rate at which my teeth have gone bad is much faster than I've experienced in the past.
I have no idea if removing fluoride from my dental regime had an affect on things, but, I cannot afford to risk it. I already have to prepare to pay another couple thousand to have the work done that I know I need, lets not forget the work I don't know I need. I have decided to reintroduce my fluoride rinse and a natural fluoride toothpaste. I'm also going to continue to do oil pulling and brush with a mineral DIY powder once a day. I will continue to take a Cal/Mag/D supplement and my prenatal. I suppose I will know if the next year has less tooth decay if fluoride does in fact help my teeth.
As much as I'd like to be all natural, in this instance I must go with moderation. Welcome back fluoride.
