Considerations for Adults

							Considerations for Adults

Can prolonged exposure to high levels of fluoride cause skeletal
fluorosis. However, these levels far exceed those suffered by Canadian
daily average. Skeletal fluorosis is a progressive disease, but not fatal,
increase in bone density and become more brittle. In mild cases,
symptoms may include pain and stiffness in the joints and in more
severe cases, the range of motion is reduced and increased risk of
fractures.

Risk reduction


Here are some steps that must be taken to keep the fluoride intake
meets the recommended optimal level for the health of your teeth:

Do not give Rinse mouth mouthwash or fluoride for children under
six years: they may swallow.
Talk to a professional dentist before using fluoride mouthwash.
Do not use fluoride supplements (in the form of drops or tablets)
unless you do a dental specialist recommend them.
These recommendations are consistent with those made by other
organizations and health associations.

The role of regional governments and municipal

Provincial and territorial governments to regulate the quality of
drinking water in their jurisdiction. Fluoridation of drinking water is
a decision that is due each municipality, in cooperation with the
competent authority of local or regional. You can also take this
decision after consultation with residents. Established for
communities wishing to fluoride in drinking water, and the maximum
concentration of fluoride in drinking water to maintain the dental
health of 0.7 mg / l.

The role of the Government of Canada


Government of Canada established the Office of the Chief Dental
Officer in October 2004 to improve the oral health of Canadians and
raise awareness of the importance of the prevention of oral diseases.
Fluoridation is to adjust the fluoride concentration at a level more
than the benefits for dental health. This is called an optimal level and
the concentration is generally much less than the maximum
acceptable concentration. The Ministry of Health recommends the
Canadian maximum acceptable concentration of 1.5 mg / L of
fluoride in drinking water. Water contains fluoride level is equal to or
less than the maximum acceptable concentration does not involve risk
to human health.



Health Canada is working with provinces and territories to maintain
and improve the quality of drinking water. Together, the federal
government and provincial governments to develop guidelines for
drinking water quality in Canada. These recommendations are
reviewed periodically to take into account new scientific data.