To: Mayor Sam Adams, Mayor of Portland, Oregon., Randy Leonard, City Commissioner, and Nick Fish, City Commissioner
Fluoride free Portland
Stop the government of Portland, Oregon from putting Fluoride in our water.
Why is this important?
Fluoride is banned in almost all European countries (except Ireland & England). Many communities here in the US have fought against it as well. I know from experience that fluoride is ineffective in strengthening tooth enamel. After 1 1/2 years of using prescription concentrated fluoride paste, my teeth made no progress. After 5 months of not using fluoride, while increasing consumption of healthier foods (ie. green vegetables, whole grains), my enamel became significantly stronger.
Fluoride is a drug. By fluoridating our water, our government is not allowing Portlanders to have a choice in their own health decisions. Research has shown that fluoride is inconsequential in preventing tooth decay. Worse, it may hinder cognitive development in youth (according to a recent Harvard medical study).
Please join our efforts in making Portland fluoride free!
Fluoride is a drug. By fluoridating our water, our government is not allowing Portlanders to have a choice in their own health decisions. Research has shown that fluoride is inconsequential in preventing tooth decay. Worse, it may hinder cognitive development in youth (according to a recent Harvard medical study).
Please join our efforts in making Portland fluoride free!