Fearless Parent Radio – Is Fluoride Safe? – 01.20.16

#94 — Is Fluoride Safe?January 20, 2016Guest // Susan KanenHost //  Lisa BloomquistWater fluoridation is the controlled addition of fluoride to a public water supply to control tooth decay. The CDC says that the safety and benefits of fluoride are well-documented. It’s also in our toothpaste. Dentists promote it. Maybe you took fluoride pills when you were a child or you give fluoride in vitamin drops to your baby. We’ve been fluoridating our water for over 70 years; so long, in fact, that few people question its wisdom.But there is much more to the story. The Fluoride Action Network shares some surprising facts, including:97% of Western Europe does does not fluoridate its waterFluoridated countries do not have less tooth decay than non-fluoridated countries40% of teens show visible effects of fluoride over-exposure (36 studies show a correlation between fluoride and lower IQ)Did you know that the fluoride t