Ask the Dentist with Dr. Mark Burhenne

Episode #32: The “F” Treatment?

Oct 19, 2021

17:51

Approximately eight percent of the annual USA dentistry budget is spent on Fluoride treatments for children. Tune in today to hear why Dr. B feels this isn't worth the cost, and what you can do to avoid your kid needing one! We hear what fluoride is, what products it's found in, and how we are exposed to it daily. Find out how it causes fluorosis, and how you can raise kids without exposing them to it. Dr. B also discusses two of his favorite studies that show that fluoride is absorbed through the mucous membranes and that "F" treatments are not cost-effective prevention methods. We learn what the future of dentistry holds and what “F” treatments will hopefully be replaced with. Discover why functional dentists are the key to managing your dental health without fluoride, and where you can find one today!

Key Points From This Episode:

How you can give Dr. B some constructive feedback on his Ask the Dentist podcast
Today’s question: What are your thoughts on the “F” treatment for a 28-month-old?
What the “F” treatment is: The fluoride treatment
Why Dr. B doesn’t believe you should do the “F” treatment
What fluoride is, and why it’s in our water
How toothpaste can cause fluorosis
The absorption of fluoride and how even showering in fluoridated water is a risk
A study Dr. B recommends that showed “F” treatments were not cost-effective at preventing cavities
Why choosing a functional dentist is the best preventative measure against cavities
How the dynamic nature of the tooth means you can influence its health
Dr. B’s recommended toothpaste: Boka Hydroxyapatite Toothpaste
Why the field of dentistry needs a hydroxyapatite-based tooth varnish
Why it doesn’t matter how much hydroxyapatite is in your system
Raising your kids without fluoride: filtering water and changing toothpaste