The Great Dental Lie – Rethinking Fluoride in Modern Dentistry

For decades, fluoride has been promoted as an essential part of dental health—a trusted tool in the fight against cavities. But the truth is more complicated, and in many cases, more concerning than what most patients have been told.

At Midwest BioHealth, we’ve taken a hard look at the science behind fluoride and found a story not of prevention, but of pollution. The fluoride used in municipal water and dental products isn’t the gentle mineral you might imagine. It’s synthetic sodium fluoride, a byproduct of aluminum and fertilizer manufacturing—an industrial waste compound that’s been marketed as medicine.

Mounting evidence now links fluoride to a long list of systemic health issues, including neurotoxicity, lowered IQ in children, thyroid dysfunction, brittle bones, and even certain cancers. Yet despite these risks, fluoride remains widely used, largely due to outdated studies and institutional inertia.

What’s worse, fluoride exposure goes far beyond toothpaste. It’s found in bottled beverages, processed foods, nonstick cookware, and even many prescription drugs—including common antidepressants and cholesterol medications. We’re being exposed to fluoride through multiple channels, often without knowing it.

The good news? There are safer, smarter ways to support oral health.

At Midwest BioHealth, we focus on whole-body prevention—supporting the oral microbiome, encouraging remineralization with hydroxyapatite, and promoting systemic balance through proper nutrition and airway health. When the body is healthy, the teeth take care of themselves.

It’s time to move beyond the fluoride myth. Dentistry should be about healing—not outdated chemicals and industrial shortcuts.