Presentation
Although only anecdotal at present, the cases presented seem to indicate that children who had previously suffered from recurrent herpes entered into a period of partial or complete remission when receiving daily fluoride tablet supplementation. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
The result is that small amounts of soluble fluoride ions are present in all water sources, including the oceans. "Fluoride is present to some extent in all foods and beverages, but the concentrations vary widely. [scientificamerican.com]
Entire Body System
- Pain
Skin contact with hydrogen fluoride may not cause immediate pain or visible skin damage(signs of exposure). Often, patients exposed to low concentrations of hydrogen fluoride on the skin do not show effects or experience pain immediately. [emergency.cdc.gov]
A 62-year-old man with a history of osteoporosis had an F-sodium fluoride PET/CT scan for accessing chest pain caused by an accident. The images showed multiple fractures. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
- Falling
A 68-year-old man with history of heavy smoking was admitted for increasing falls during the past 4 weeks. Chest x-ray revealed a right upper lobe mass. Biopsy demonstrated poorly differentiated non-small-cell carcinoma. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
[…] and preventing harm from falls Food safety Heart disease Home oxygen therapy Hospital infections Immunisation Infectious diseases Medical tests Medicines Mental health and mental illness Multiple System Atrophy Pain Pelvic mesh Poisons Pressure ulcers [sahealth.sa.gov.au]
Fluoride in Denver Water's treated water Fluoride is supplemented at Denver Water’s treatment plants only when the concentrations fall below the levels recommended by the U.S. [denverwater.org]
Don't fall for this heal-wrecking sham. [fluoride.mercola.com]
- Inflammation
Besides its toxicity, fluoride has also been examined for its beneficial effects like prevention and treatment of tooth decay, microbial infection, inflammation, cancer, occurrence of renal stone and many more. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
Gastrointestinal
- Nausea
Other clinical features included gastrointestinal symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, and weight loss; lower extremity pain sometimes associated with stress fractures of the lower extremities; renal insufficiency; and elevated alkaline phosphatase levels [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
Acute Fluoride Toxicity Acute fluoride toxicity can cause stomach upset, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea. In some cases, especially with young children, the effects can progress to become life-threatening. [verywellhealth.com]
Fluoride poisoning Acute, high-level exposure to fluoride can lead to: abdominal pain excessive saliva nausea and vomiting seizures and muscle spasms This will not result from drinking tap water. [medicalnewstoday.com]
Symptoms of fluoride poisoning may include nausea, diarrhea, vomiting, abdominal pain, increased salivation, or increased thirst. Symptoms begin 30 minutes after ingestion and can last up to 24 hours. [kidshealth.org]
Jaw & Teeth
- Dental Caries
The purpose of this study was to assess the perceptions of registered dental hygienists in alternative practice (RDHAP) regarding the use of SDF to treat dental caries. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
Effects on development of dental caries in primary dentition. Caries Res 2008;42(2):141-7. Sjogren, K., Birkhed, D., Rangmar, B. Effect of a modified toothpaste technique on approximal caries in preschool children. Caries Res 1995;29(6):435-41. [suukool.ee]
Skin
- Eruptions
Author information 1 Dermatology Department, The Canberra Hospital, ACT Health, Garran, ACT 2904. [email protected] Abstract Perioral dermatitis is a papulopustular eruption, commonly related to the inappropriate application of topical corticosteroids [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
Dental fluorosis can only occur if developing teeth (teeth that have not yet erupted from the gums) are exposed to high levels of fluoride. [actonwater.com]
Primary (baby) teeth were examined at approximately age 5, remaining primary teeth and early-erupting permanent teeth (mixed dentition) were examined at approximately age 9, and permanent teeth were examined at about age 13 and 17. [dentistry.uiowa.edu]
In areas… Read More In nutritional disease: Tooth decay Fluoride is extremely effective at protecting tooth enamel from decay, especially while enamel is being formed in the jaws before the permanent teeth erupt. [britannica.com]
Right Place, Right Time Dean and his colleagues assumed that fluoride’s protection against cavities was because of its incorporation into developing teeth, before they erupt into the mouth — a so-called systemic (through the body) effect. [deardoctor.com]
- Eczema
According to the Physicians Desk Reference, "in hypersensitive individuals, fluorides occasionally cause skin eruptions such as atopic dermatitis, eczema, or urticaria. Gastric distress, headache, and weakness have also been reported. [mbschachter.com]
Treatment
After 4 wk, the ΔIML in treatment group B was significantly higher than in treatment group B+PRG. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
Prognosis
Prolonged post-injury dry extra-oral conditions worsen the prognosis and increase the risk of root resorption. Fluoride has the potential to delay replacement resorption. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
Prognosis Death may result from ingesting as little as 2 g of fluoride in an adult and 16 mg/kg in children. Symptoms may appear with 3-5 mg/kg of fluoride. Estimated toxic dose for fluoride ingestion is 5-10 mg/kg. [emedicine.medscape.com]
Etiology
Author information 1 Center for Endemic Disease Control, Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Harbin Medical University, Harbin 150081, Heilongjiang Province, China; Key Lab of Etiology and Epidemiology, Education Bureau of Heilongjiang [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
[…] bone mineral density and increase skeletal fragility, leading to increased fracture risk. [5] In addition to effects on bone, a decrease in insulin sensitivity and insulin signaling has been reported in an animal model of chronic fluoride toxicity. [6] Etiology [emedicine.medscape.com]
Epidemiology
Author information 1 Center for Endemic Disease Control, Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Harbin Medical University, Harbin 150081, Heilongjiang Province, China; Key Lab of Etiology and Epidemiology, Education Bureau of Heilongjiang [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
[…] human epidemiologic data reported to date (5). [cancer.gov]
Pathophysiology
Pathophysiology Fluoride has several mechanisms of toxicity. Upon ingestion, the GI tract is the earliest and most commonly affected organ system. [emedicine.medscape.com]
Prevention
In Texas, the state saved $24 per child, per year in Medicaid expenditures because of the cavities that were prevented by drinking fluoridated water. [ilikemyteeth.org]
AgF+SnF2 used to arrest and prevent caries in children can be modified to provide effective but minimally invasive care for an ageing and frail population. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
[…] helps prevent tooth decay. [canada.ca]
Thousands of studies have found fluoridated tap water is safe to drink and effective at preventing tooth decay. [eclkc.ohs.acf.hhs.gov]