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This episode is brought to you by Birch Living, Bioptimizers, and AquaTru.\n\nFluoride has long been controversial, particularly among traditional dentists, while functional dentists have discouraged its use for many years. The debate has intensified with a recent ruling by a Federal Court in California. Today\u2019s guest joins us to break down the science, the controversy, and the verdict's impact on both dental and neurological health.\nToday on The Dhru Purohit Show, Dhru sits down with Dr. Mark Burhenne for a deep dive into fluoride and the potential dangers of excessive fluoride exposure. Dr. Burhenne discusses how the decision to use fluoride was made, the shaky science behind its continued use, and the arguments from critics and proponents. Additionally, he explains how fluoride can be effective, the importance of recognizing cumulative exposure, and alternative products to protect dental health.\xa0\n\nIn this episode, Dhru and Dr. Burhenne dive into:\xa0\n\nWhy should we care about the potential dangers of fluoride in our drinking water? (00:35)\n\nThe argument for fluoride and the trade-offs critics are willing to risk (02:20)\n\nThe implications of the Federal Court ruling (11:34)\n\nThe cumulative harm caused by fluoride (13:54)\n\nWhat does fluoride do to the developing brain? (17:14)\n\nTribalism and conspiracy theories surrounding fluoride (22:50)\n\nThe shaky science behind fluoride (26:40)\n\nAlternatives to fluoride (41:54)\n\nRecap on how to minimize total fluoride exposure (51:13)\n\nWhat parents should be doing (58:36)\n\nFinal thoughts (01:02:33)\n\n\nAlso mentioned in this episode:\n\nAsk the Dentist website\n\nFYGG\xa0\n\n\nFor more on Mark, follow him on Instagram, Twitter/X, LinkedIn, YouTube, or his website.\n\nThis episode is brought to you by Birch Living, Bioptimizers and AquaTru.\xa0\n\nTo get 20% off your Birch Living mattress plus two free eco-rest pillows, head over to birchliving.com/dhru today.\n\nUpgrade your digestion with enzymes! Go to bioptimizers.com/dhru now and enter promo code DHRU10 to get 10% off any order and free gifts for a limited time.\n\nAquaTru is a countertop reverse osmosis purifier with a four-stage filtration system that removes 15x more contaminants than the bestselling water filters out there. Go to dhrupurohit.com/filter/ and get $100 off when you try AquaTru for yourself.\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices