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Sunday, October, 25, 2009

What Is Fluoride

Low-dose fluoride may help osteoporosis

October 03, 2008
Low doses of fluoride may help combat postmenopausal osteoporosis, researchers say. Scientists have long known that fluoride builds bone density, but fluoride has not been found effective at preventing fractures. Now scientists in New Zealand say adding low doses of fluoride to estrogen therapy may be a way to build bone density while also reducing fracture risk. Read more »

Expert & Community Posts

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National Children's Dental Health Month
By Jan Gambino , Health Expert

...of evidence that children with Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) are at greater risk for... Read more »

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ME/CFS Breakthrough – Diagnostic Test Announced
By Karen Lee Richards , Health Expert

The highly respected ME/CFS researcher Dr. Kenny De Meirleir and his research team announced that... Read more »

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The Reflux Mom's Guide to Healthy Teeth, Part II: Recommended Treatments
By Jan Gambino , Health Expert

...series? Read Jan's first post, "When your Child Has Reflux," first.   When your toddler or... Read more »

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Chemo and Your Teeth
By Phyllis Johnson , Health Expert

...            By the third week in April, I knew that I had inflammatory breast cancer... Read more »

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Dental Phobia
By Jerry Kennard , Health Expert

...relationship with her dentist. She is of a generation where fluoride toothpaste and a complete... Read more »

Health Guide

Dental Problems in Children with GERD
Copyright Pediatric Adolescent Gastroesophageal Reflux Assocation (www.reflux.org). This document is medically reviewed and used with permission.  Question: Do children with acid reflux have more... Read more »
Frequently Ask Questions
...when eating. Also, sugarless gum and sugarless hard candy are beneficial because they stimulate saliva flow.What should I do if I have difficulty swallowing?You should cut your food in small... Read more »
Periodontal Disease: Prevention
...2000. For smokers, quitting is one of the most important steps toward regaining periodontal health.Fluoride TreatmentsFluoride treatment in children has helped to account for the decline in... Read more »
Dry Powder Inhalers
  Asthma is a chronic inflammatory condition that causes the airways (bronchi) to produce excess mucus and close, making breathing difficult. Treatment has two main objectives: first, to... Read more »
Fluoride in diet
Diet - fluoride Food Sources Fluoridated water, and food prepared in fluoridated water, contains fluoride. Natural sodium fluoride is in the... Read more »

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