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The fluoride debate

Your Local Epidemiologist • 1979 implied HN points • 19 Nov 24
🏥 Health Politics Public Health Epidemiology Health Policy Community health Dental Health
  1. Fluoride helps strengthen our teeth and prevents cavities, which is why it's in toothpaste and is often added to public water supplies.
  2. Fluoridated water has been effective in reducing tooth decay overall, especially in communities with less access to dental care.
  3. The safety of fluoride is based on careful dosage; while high levels can be harmful, the amount used in drinking water is considered safe for everyone.

Getting a new tooth

Disaffected Newsletter • 1199 implied HN points • 19 Apr 24
🏥 Health & Wellness Dental Health Mental health Medical Procedures Personal Finance Aesthetics
  1. Getting a dental implant can help you feel better about your appearance if you've lost a tooth. It's important to consider both the physical and mental effects of tooth loss.
  2. Delaying dental work can lead to more problems later, like losing jaw bone. Taking care of your teeth right away can save you money and hassle in the long run.
  3. The dental implant process involves several steps, but it doesn't have to be painful. With modern techniques and anesthetics, many people experience minimal discomfort during and after the procedure.

Cavity and Periodontal Disease Prevention

Who is Robert Malone • 22 implied HN points • 27 Nov 24
🏥 Health & Wellness Dental Health Nutrition Public Health Disease Prevention Health Policy
  1. Fluoride used in drinking water may not be as helpful as once thought. Recent studies suggest that too much fluoride can actually harm children's IQ.
  2. To prevent cavities and gum disease, it's important to reduce sugar and simple carbs in our diets and to make sure we're getting enough vitamin D.
  3. Our oral health is linked to overall health, including heart disease. Keeping our teeth healthy can help reduce health problems down the line.

More Sugary Questions

The Heart Attack Diet • 79 implied HN points • 06 Nov 23
🏥 Health & Wellness Nutrition Dental Health Research History Diet
  1. Sucrose combined with streptococcus mutans can damage teeth by creating plaque that leads to acid buildup.
  2. Most animals have enzymes that break down sucrose, indicating it's been a common part of diets for a long time.
  3. Questions remain about why fruit-eating animals don't get tooth decay, the impact of high-fructose corn syrup, and the historical evolution of sucrose consumption and dental health.
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Evidence For Vitamin K2

Harnessing the Power of Nutrients • 0 implied HN points • 28 Apr 13
🏥 Health & Wellness Heart Health Metabolic health Dental Health Cancer
  1. Vitamin K plays a crucial role in blood clotting, which is essential for preventing hemorrhages and supporting critical clotting factors in the body.
  2. Vitamin K is important for controlling calcium distribution in the body, promoting healthy bone mineralization, preventing calcification of soft tissues, like in the heart and blood vessels, and supporting growth.
  3. Having adequate levels of Vitamin K is crucial for heart health, bone health, dental health, kidney health, and even may play a role in metabolic health, hormonal health, and cancer prevention.