Fluoride dumbing down a generation of NZ kids?

“Both fluoridated water, and swallowed fluoride toothpaste, pose health risks to children. While child-strength toothpaste is available, to minimise risk, organisations such as the Ministry of Health, Plunket, and the NZ Dental Association tell parents to ignore warnings, give adult strength toothpaste to their children, and not rinse off the surplus but leave it on the teeth to be absorbed or swallowed. This is irresponsible to the point of criminal negligence” says Mr Atkin, a qualified lawyer, adding “law suits are being prepared in the USA and Australia – it is only a matter of time for NZ – just like Agent Orange claims.”