[Jewelry making - Article 01484] - Re: [Orchid] Why Hydrofluoric acid is so dangerous

[Connie]

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Charles,

>     There is a major difference between HF and the Fluorides used to
>     protect teeth from acid. As a dentist who uses hydrofluoric acid
>     as well as fluoride rises, I know the dangers of each. 

    As a dental hygienist who has used fluoride rinses, and a former
    dental assistant who got the hydrofluoric acid bottle out of the
    fridge and assisted the dentist while he applied it, I admit I'm
    certainly am more informed now than I was before this discussion
    came up. 

    I remember when I used to have my patients rinse with fluoride in
    the office. Sometimes they would get sick right afterward. 

    We always knew it was toxic (even though the rinse is not the same
    as hydrofluoric acid, it is a weak fluoride rinse) but now I feel
    more comfortable working with a dentist who wants to work without
    it. We now recommend sugar discipline, general healthful habits and
    good oral hygiene without fluoride. We do recommend MI paste in some
    cases. 

    Even fluoride-hardened teeth are vulnerable to pinhole decay, which
    dentists say is harder to detect when all the enamel around the
    microscopic opening is so hard. 

    However I understand every chemical has a proper use and that
    concentration (dose) makes a huge difference between toxicity and
    therapeutic benefit. I anticipate more dental offices quietly moving
    away from fluoride as the years go on. 

    I am happy to be on this forum with you. Jewelry and dentistry have
    a special kinship in my opinion. 

Connie
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