Americans Exposed to Too Much Fluoride
 

Federal standards do not guard against excess fluoride in
drinking water damaging bones and teeth.

Enamel Fluorosis

Children exposed to water at or near the maximum fluoride limit set for
the government risk developing severe tooth enamel fluorosis, which
causes discoloration, enamel loss and pitting of the teeth. Enamel
fluorosis can be a serious problem, as tooth enamel protects the teeth
from decay and infection.

Fruit Juice and Infant Formula

Fluorosis can also occur in children who drink beverages made
from fluoridated water, including fruit juice and infant formula. This could be
due either to overconsumption of such drinks, or consumption of
drinks prepared with naturally high-fluoride water.

Bone Fractures

People who drink water with the level close to the federal limit for fluoride
also are likely to have a higher risk for bone fractures. Further, roughly
200,000 people in the United States may be drinking water that is actually above the national
standard limit, as a result of naturally occurring fluoride.

USA Today March 23, 2006

EurekAlert March 9, 2006

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