Decline in Tooth decay 40 year trend in 18 countries
Posted by freedomforall 7 years, 11 months ago to Business
I have not prepared this chart, nor do I have the original data. I post it to encourage discussion and examination of the data. The claim is it comes from World Health Organization database.
I cannot vouch for whether the preparation is unbiased.
I cannot vouch for whether the preparation is unbiased.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bioglass
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To get the toothpaste with Bioglass in it, you want a non-American version of Sensodyne Repair and Protect. If you want an American version, you have the FDA to blame. While Bioglass has been approved for surgery since 1994, the FDA stands in the way of better teeth here in America.
Just on this data, yes, there has been a marked improvement in dental health, but why?
The explanation could be simply more flossing, brushing, and education. (thanks, salta and Danno).
However, there is also data on dental health comparing areas with naturally occurring fluoride with areas with low fluoride in water supplies, the data show better dental health in the areas with natural fluoride.
Memo- The selection of data to fit a preconceived result is a big topic. The work of researcher Ancel Keys showed the health risks of high cholesterol. Bit if data was used from all countries which had data -not just the seven countries Keys used- the story is ambiguous.
As for the Hockey Stick of Michael Mann, 'the mind boggles'.
the last trip was brush up and down then sideways, after every meal and carry a folding tooth brush for eating out. small bottle of mouth wash also, and entire inside of mouth using paste and mouthwash what I forget? electric toothbrush. I don't manual makes me concentrate more on getting the job done.
But the teeth are wearing thin so I'm guessing false teeth are inevitable. oh yes root canals are no where near as bad as I thouoght and where I live $400 or so. in the US more like $1400. I use what used to be Delta Dental and it covers everything.
Also, the chart shows a similar decline in the non-flouridated countries, so maybe all the improvement was down to better education, better toothpaste, etc.