Monday, March 15, 2004
Tribnet.com - News: "UTILITY CONSUMERS FLUORIDATION DATE ESTIMATED COST (Washington State)
Puyallup 34,000 Jan. 2005 $250,000
Sumner 8,500 March 31 $150,000
Milton 8,000 March 8 $69,500
Steilacoom 6,100 No date None yet
Parkland Light & Water * 22,000 Feb. 25 $160,000
Firgrove Mutual Water Co. 17,000 No date None yet
Southwood-Sound cos. 18,000 Summer 2004 $800,000"
Puyallup 34,000 Jan. 2005 $250,000
Sumner 8,500 March 31 $150,000
Milton 8,000 March 8 $69,500
Steilacoom 6,100 No date None yet
Parkland Light & Water * 22,000 Feb. 25 $160,000
Firgrove Mutual Water Co. 17,000 No date None yet
Southwood-Sound cos. 18,000 Summer 2004 $800,000"
Friday, March 12, 2004
Dental Advice - Tooth Erosion:
"Avoid tooth brushing immediately after eating or drinking something acidic as this is likely to speed up the erosion"
"Avoid tooth brushing immediately after eating or drinking something acidic as this is likely to speed up the erosion"
Fluoride has 'no effect' on tooth disease :
"A NEW study has found that children from homes with fluoridated water have similar levels of dental erosion to those with no fluoride. "
"A NEW study has found that children from homes with fluoridated water have similar levels of dental erosion to those with no fluoride. "
Prevention by means of fluoride of enamel erosion as caused by soft drinks and orange juice:
"In conclusion, the acidic soft drinks are capable of dissolving considerable amounts of calcium fluoride and the erosion-preventive effect of even high fluoride concentrations is limited."
"In conclusion, the acidic soft drinks are capable of dissolving considerable amounts of calcium fluoride and the erosion-preventive effect of even high fluoride concentrations is limited."
BBC NEWS | Health | Bad teeth blamed on fizzy drinks (soda):
"The risk of tooth erosion was 59% higher in 12-year-olds, and 220% higher in 14-year-olds who drank fizzy drinks.
Drinking at least four glasses a day was associated with an increased risk of 252% in 12-year-olds and a massive 513% increased risk in 14-year-olds."
"'The soft drinks industry recommends that consumers should brush their teeth twice a day with a fluoride toothpaste and avoid drinking soft drinks after they have cleaned their teeth at night. "
"The risk of tooth erosion was 59% higher in 12-year-olds, and 220% higher in 14-year-olds who drank fizzy drinks.
Drinking at least four glasses a day was associated with an increased risk of 252% in 12-year-olds and a massive 513% increased risk in 14-year-olds."
"'The soft drinks industry recommends that consumers should brush their teeth twice a day with a fluoride toothpaste and avoid drinking soft drinks after they have cleaned their teeth at night. "
