Most of us know that fluoride helps to prevent dental cavities. But do you know that too much fluoride will cause adverse health effects on our body?
Many different brands of toothpaste sold in the market currently contains fluoride. However, only certain brands of toothpaste will contain fluoride, others fluoride-free.
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| Toothpaste with fluoride content |
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| Toothpaste without fluoride content |
Why do some companies manufacture toothpaste with fluoride while some don't?
This brings us to the main part of this post -- The Pros and Cons of using toothpaste with fluoride content.
The PROS:
Fluoride toothpaste
- Aids in preventing dental decay by preventing bacteria in plaque to generate tooth-weakening acids
- Helps to re-mineralize the teeth in the areas affected by the teeth-weakening acids
- Keeps the tooth enamel sturdy by thwarting the loss of crucial minerals from the enamel
The CONS:
- Too much fluoride causes discoloured and crumbling teeth
- Fluoride increases the absorption of aluminum in the brain. Aluminum is what is found in the brains of patients with Alzheimer’s
- Excess fluoride has had detrimental effects on the musculoskeletal and nervous systems. This has lead to limited joint mobility, muscular degeneration, ligament calcification, and neurological deficits
- Men who are exposed to fluoride in the long term will develop a higher chance of suffering from bone cancer.
Consumers will choose whether they want to use toothpaste with fluoride content or not, after considering the benefits and impacts of fluoride toothpaste. Hence companies will manufacture different types of toothpaste for them.
