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In reply to the discussion: Texas attacks fluoride toothpastes as "dangerous," probes makers [View all]yardwork
(67,341 posts)43. There are numerous falsehoods in this post.
Here is a link to FDA guidance on fluoride for children. I have idea what lies might be on the FDA site today. This is from 2024:
https://www.fda.gov/food/nutrition-food-labeling-and-critical-foods/health-claim-notification-fluoridated-water-and-reduced-risk-dental-caries
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More anti-science to protect Reich Wingers "precious bodily fluids". ref. John Birch Society kooks
Bernardo de La Paz
May 2
#29
Insanity. Just ask any oral cancer survivor who's trying to save their teeth from radiation what they do every night.
sinkingfeeling
May 2
#37
Will the GOP just get this shit over with and declare that the world is flat already? Getting really fucking tired of
Karasu
May 3
#39
You do know that fluoride is naturally occurring and some areas have higher levels than others
travelingthrulife
May 3
#44
Those dangerous fluorides sneak around your teeth, go to your innocent brains and make you a Commonist.
Ping Tung
May 3
#41