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Although fluoride is safe for dental health at low concentrations, [1] sustained consumption of large amounts of soluble fluoride salts is dangerous. Referring to a common salt of fluoride, sodium fluoride (NaF), the lethal dose for most adult humans is estimated at 5 to 10 g (which is equivalent to 32 to 64 mg elemental fluoride/kg body weight).
In most cases, fluorosis is cosmetic and isn't harmful to your health. According to Henderson, it's more common when children use multiple sources of fluoride over a long period of time.
The U.S. Public Health Service’s recommendation is a fluoride concentration of 0.7 mg/L of drinking water—and there were not enough data to determine if 0.7 mg/L of fluoride exposure in ...
But at certain concentration levels, fluoride can cause harm. The World Health Organization says that while fluoride reduces the incidence of dental caries (cavities) it does have negative effects ...
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. says fluoride should be removed from drinking water, but experts say the naturally occurring mineral is safe and improves oral health
While the report was not designed to evaluate the health effects of fluoride in drinking water alone, it is a striking acknowledgment of a potential neurological risk from high levels of fluoride.
Fluoride is a naturally occurring mineral that’s “crucial for our dental health because it helps to prevent tooth decay” and reduces your risk for cavities, says Cheryline Pezzullo, D.D.S ...
In 2015, the U.S. Public Health Service, under the Department of Health and Human Services, set the optimal level of fluoride in water at 0.7 milligrams per liter — a level that, after decades ...