The Big Scary F Word
Today, we're talking about something that I've noticed is a fear among many parents. It is a fear that starts with the letter "F." But it's not a swear word, oh no. Today, we're talking about fluoride. You may think that fluoride is a somewhat closed case; limited to a minority of conspiracy theorists. But this is sadly not the case. Just recently, a study focusing on the effects of removing water fluoridation in the city of Juneau, Alaska was published. The short is that it caused a lot of cavities at great expense to the public. I also hear a lot from various sources that parents fear their kids coming into contact with fluoride. Generally, this comes from two sources: toothpaste and water. There seems to be much less fear surrounding toothpaste though; and all the arguments generally stem from the water fluoridation concerns. Based on that, I'd like to focus on water and discuss the fears, logical missteps, and data associated with them. From what...