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Re:First 'tooth regrowth medicine' to be tested in Japan fro... by mrits on Sunday May 05, 2024 @12:52PM (#40266250)
My mom was obsessed with flouride in water so I actually asked my dentist about it. According to an actual health professional it is quite good for the teeth and excessive amounts only affect the appearance not structure.
Re:First 'tooth regrowth medicine' to be tested in Japan fro... by AuryGlenz on Sunday May 05, 2024 @01:27PM (#40266550)
Today’s the day you find out “actual health professionals” can be wrong or no longer up to date.

That’s why second opinions on important things are vital.

Re:First 'tooth regrowth medicine' to be tested in Japan fro... by mrits on Sunday May 05, 2024 @02:48PM (#40267187)
I'll take the word of the health professional, thanks
Re:First 'tooth regrowth medicine' to be tested in Japan fro... by aatd86 on Sunday May 05, 2024 @06:51PM (#40269347)
Good luck. I have had my fair share of wrong diagnostics myself.

Turns out health professionals are themselves skeptics... (covid showed us already)

Well it's science and at some point, science claimed that earth was flat so...

Good luck again :D

(point is, don't trust blindly)

Re:First 'tooth regrowth medicine' to be tested in Japan fro... by Sharlin on Sunday May 05, 2024 @01:19PM (#40266487)
Fluoride catalyzes remineralization of dissolved calcium and phosphate atoms back to hydroxyapatite; this also happens without fluoride, but less efficiently. In addition fluorine ions can substitute the hydroxide ions in hydroxyapatite, forming fluorapatite which is more resistant against acid.
Re:First 'tooth regrowth medicine' to be tested in Japan fro... by guerrilla on Sunday May 05, 2024 @01:20PM (#40266490)
That actual health professional was wrong. It depends on the exposure. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dental_fluorosis
Re:First 'tooth regrowth medicine' to be tested in Japan fro... by mrits on Sunday May 05, 2024 @02:49PM (#40267201)
I recommend reading that again, or better yet, ask your dentist to explain why you are wrong
Re:First 'tooth regrowth medicine' to be tested in Japan fro... by guerrilla on Sunday May 05, 2024 @03:28PM (#40267457)
> The severity of the condition is dependent on the dose, duration, and age of the individual during the exposure.

> Severe : 5 : All enamel surfaces are affected and hypoplasia is so marked that the general form of the tooth may be affected. The major diagnostic sign of this classification is discrete or confluent pitting. Brown stains are widespread and teeth often present a corroded-like appearance.