What if I Don't Want Fluoride and Fluoridation?

The ADA, American Dental Association has provided information on fluoride. The document reviews when fluoride was put into the water and dental health issues associated with adding fluoride to the water and to oral products with and without fluoride.

To help prevent tooth decay, water should contain 0.7 to 1.2 ppm of fluoride. One ppm is equal to 1 mg/L

JADA, the Journal of the American Dental Association states that, If bottled water is your main source of drinking water, you could be missing the decay-preventative benefits of fluoride, a naturally occurring mineral that helps prevent tooth decay.  This is especially a consideration for children who are subjects of bottled drinking water. In mid-October 2006, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a new health claim notification allowing manufacturers of bottled water with fluoride to claim that drinking fluoridated water may reduce the risk of dental caries. Numerous bottled water companies have begun adding fluoride to their bottled water. To determine which ones, check with the bottle water companies website or give them a call.

Enamel is the hardest substance in the body

Toothpastes and mouthwashes are another way to to strengthen tooth enamel and remineralize tooth decay by adding fluoride. The U.S. is not the only country to add fluoride to toothpaste, matter-of-fact, China adds fluoride. China also adds a poisonous chemical, diethylene glycol (DEG), to some of their toothpastes. The FDA, U.S. Federal Drug Administration, warns consumers to avoid using tubes of toothpaste labeled as made in China, while stopping all suspect toothpastes from entering the United States.

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