Is Fluoride a Neurotoxin?
Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
August 1963: Fluoride is not essential to human nutrition
October 1990: Fluoride is not an essential nutrient
Four Studies Show Adding Fluoride to Drinking Water Unnecessarily Endangers Children's Brains
Article March 27, 2020
Study #1: Prenatal Fluoride Exposure and Cognitive Outcomes in Children at 4 and 6-12 Years of Age in Mexico
Study #2: Association between Maternal Fluoride Exposure during Pregnancy and IQ Scores in Offspring in Canada
Study #3: Association of Water Fluoride and Urinary Fluoride Concentrations with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder in Canadian Youth
Study #4: Fluoride Exposure from Infant Formula and Child IQ in a Canadian Birth Cohort
Fluoride in Court
11/22/2016: A petition is filed against the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) by the American Academy of Environmental Medicine (AAEM), Fluoride Action Network (FAN), Food & Water Watch (FWW), International Academy of Oral Medicine and Toxicology (IAOMT), Moms Against Fluoridation, Organic Consumers Association, Aubrey Adams, Jacqueline Denton, Valerie Green, Kristin Lavelle, and Brenda Staudenmaier to ban fluoridation chemicals being added to drinking water due to neurotoxin risks.
2/17/2017: EPA denies the petition
4/18/2017: Formal complaint is filed with the court
12/21/2017: Court denies the EPA motion to dismiss the petition
3/16/2023: A court order leads to the release of the National Toxicology Program's finalized systematic review of fluorides neurotoxicity. This review has been blocked by government officials and concealed from the public since May 2022. The NTP reported 52 of 55 studies found decrease in child IQ with increased fluoride.
Table of Contents
https://ntp.niehs.nih.gov/ntp/about_ntp/bsc/2023/fluoride/documents_provided_bsc_wg_031523.pdf
April 2023: IAOMT Press Release: Fluoride: Neurotoxic at ANY Level According to National Toxicology Program Report; Fluoridation Policy Threatened
Fluoride Resources
International Academy of Oral Medicine and Toxicology (IAOMT)
https://iaomt.org/resources/fluoride-facts/
Fact Sheet on Fluoride
Fluoride Position Paper
Fluoride Action Network
https://fluoridealert.org/
Topical Fluoride Alternatives
MI Paste without Fluoride
https://www.gcamerica.com/products/preventive/MI_Paste/index.php
-Helps guard against acid erosion
-Helps prevent plaque build up
-Helps reduce bacteria to lessen decay
-Helps reduce tooth sensitivity from exposed roots
-Helps prevent active white spot lesions from highly acidic drinks
-Helps to improve saliva flow
-Supplies and replenishes calcium and phosphate to help prevent mineral loss from teeth
Dr. Jen
Fluoride Free Remineralizing Toothpaste with 10% nHAp
https://drjennatural.com/
- Clinically Proven Protection
- Dentist Developed
- Clean and Non Toxic Ingredients
- 10% nano Hydroxyapatite
- Gluten Free
- pH Balancing
Date: April 13, 2023
We reached out to Dr. Jen to inquire further about their natural toothpaste. We asked the following questions:
1. What is the abrasive index in your Natural Remineralizing Toothpaste?
2. What is the pH of your Natural Remineralizing Toothpaste?
3. Does the glycerin in your Natural Remineralizing Toothpaste inhibit remineralization?
Date: April 13, 2023
1. RDA score came in at 44 for the Natural Remineralizing Toothpaste
2. Dr Jen made her Natural Remineralizing Toothpaste to be pH balancing. The pH is 7.1
3. This simple answer is No. Glycerine does not stop mineral uptake. Check out this podcast for more information: https://askthedentist.com/podcast/podcast-episode-65-glycerin-in-toothpaste-what-you-need-to-know/
Glycerin is water-soluble and used in premium natural toothpaste. Other humectant options are sorbitol (a laxative that causes diarrhea) or propylene glycol (the same ingredient in antifreeze). The theory suggesting glycerine stops mineral uptake can be applied to propylene glycol and sorbitol. We are unaware of any clinical studies supporting that humectants stop mineral uptake. You can even test this theory yourself. If you have patients who experience hypersensitivity, ask them to brush with Dr Jen's toothpaste containing 10% nano Hydroxyapatite, and they will immediately notice an improvement with little or no sensitivity. Every patient in Dr Jen's clinic using Sensodyne notices less sensitivity when switching to Dr. Jen's toothpaste with 10% nano Hydroxyapatite. If glycerine prevented mineral uptake, the nano Hydroxyapatite could not coat the exposed dentin and weak enamel to stop sensitivity.
What is more important than the humectant you choose in your remineralizing toothpaste is the concentration of nano Hydroxyapatite. When researching nano Hydroxyapatite brands, the better question patients should be asking is, "What concentration and particle size of Hydroxyapatite does your toothpaste contain"?
There are numerous non-sponsored clinical studies done by dental professionals supporting what correct concentration and particle size of hydroxyapatite are needed for optimal remineralization to occur. Yet, consumers do not consider this critical information when choosing a Hydroxyapatite toothpaste. For toothpaste to be as effective as fluoride at providing the same level of caries protection, it must contain at least 10% nHA. Because fluoride-free products are not regulated by the FDA, some Hydroxyapatite brands only use very small concentrations (1 to 3%) or cheaper larger particle size "Hydroxyapatite" too large to enter the pores for effective remineralization to occur. To support the above claims, here are some clinical studies addressing both concentration and particle size:
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/19498220/
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/19498220/
Dr Jen's Natural toothpaste is one of the few brands to follow the clinical studies guidelines using 10% nano Hydroxyapatite.
We have patients ask about the safety of nHAp. nHAp is non-toxic and biocompatible. For patients looking for clinical data supporting the safety of nHAp, here is a recent study:
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6667430/
Date: June 13, 2023
1. Is the citric acid in your product derived from mold?
Date: June 13, 2023
Hi Jami,
Thank you for your email and follow-up question. We have to applaud your office on your questions. The citric acid question is a relatively new one.
I am forwarding the question directly to the lab technician at the FDA-regulated facility in the USA that is currently manufacturing Dr Jen's Toothpaste to help us provide additional information.
In my last discussion with our manufacturer, it was explained to me that the most popular source of citric acid they used in toothpaste was derived from molasses. To create the citric acid using molasses, fermentation (mold) is required as part of the citric acid extraction process. In this case, the answer would be yes for using molasses fermentation (mold) as the source of citric acid.
As soon as I hear more from our lab technician I will forward any additional information I can share with you. Thanks to your question, we'll be doing additional research to see if there are different forms of citric acid along with their commercial applications in toothpaste.
I also added a link explaining how citric acid is derived from molasses to help your patients better understand the process involved in creating citric acid.
https://www.ijstr.org/final-print/june2019/Citric-Acid-Production-From-Molasses-Use-Biosynthesis-Aspergillus-Niger.pdf
Citric Acid Email PDF Version
Local Water Fluoridation
We reached out to the local water treatment facilities to ask the following questions:
1. What concentration do you fluoridate the water to?
2. What product are you using to fluoridate the water?
City of Fargo
Date: April 25, 2023
City of Fargo email - PDF
City of West Fargo
Date: April 27, 2023
City of West Fargo email - PDF
City of Moorhead
Date: April 25, 2023
City of Moorhead email - PDF
