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  1. James Polera James Polera

    Anybody have thoughts on fluoride for children? I'm leaning towards no. The benefits do not seem to outweigh the risks...

    Wednesday, 04-Aug-10 21:52:09 UTC from twidroid
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      Amy H. Amy H.

      @uncryptic: I had fluoride all throughout my childhood and no ill effects. If you're in the city, it's in the water...

      Wednesday, 04-Aug-10 21:56:28 UTC
    • James Polera James Polera Amy H.

      @gamerchick02 yeah, me too. I just can't get over the fact that something over 50 years old is still up for debate.

      Wednesday, 04-Aug-10 22:01:40 UTC
    • James Polera James Polera Amy H.

      @gamerchick02 I long for the time when the doctor was able to definitively give a yes or no answer on things. Stupid litigious society!

      Wednesday, 04-Aug-10 22:02:59 UTC
    • Craig Maloney Craig Maloney

      @uncryptic: I'm not a fan of fluoride treatments. There's already fluoride in the water. Some dental insurance won't even cover it.

      Wednesday, 04-Aug-10 22:06:30 UTC
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      Amy H. Amy H.

      @uncryptic: I'm glad I had it done. I guess my teeth are better for it? I dunno. I figure if t…

      Wednesday, 04-Aug-10 22:10:02 UTC
    • James Polera James Polera Craig Maloney

      @snapl yeah, we don't have it in our water. The idea of putting things in the water is somewhat offputting too, though!

      Wednesday, 04-Aug-10 22:10:20 UTC
    • Rich Johnson Rich Johnson Craig Maloney

      @snapl only water that comes from a well will have fluoride added to it. here in chicago we get lake michigan water and fluoride isn't added

      Wednesday, 04-Aug-10 22:12:24 UTC
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      Amy H. Amy H.

      @uncryptic: I do agree with you about the straight answers. I think most people would prefer a straight answer rather than waffling.

      Wednesday, 04-Aug-10 22:14:33 UTC
    • Craig Maloney Craig Maloney Rich Johnson

      @nixternal: Right, found out that flouride-addition is region-specific. But don't worry, we're putting more goodies in your water. :) <3 MI

      Wednesday, 04-Aug-10 22:23:44 UTC

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