Although fluoride has been raising concerns
as of late, you cannot argue with the research. In fact, studies have shown
that fluoride not only helps reduce dental caries in both children and adults,
but can also help repair and prevent tooth decay in its earliest stages, even
before the tooth decay is visible to the naked eye. According to your Farmington Hills Dentist,
fluoride is one of nature’s best cavity fighters and can help keep your entire
family’s teeth strong and resilient to tooth decay.
When a small township in Michigan added
fluoride to its municipal water supply more than 40 years ago, it became the
first in the United States to do so, with others falling suit, it because the
most effective and single public health measure, according to the ADA, to help
prevent tooth decay.
Therefore, why the big uproar now, well, it
seems that some people are beginning to doubt the safety of fluoride and how
effective it actually is. However, the American Dental Association stands by
its support of fluoride in community water supplies based on extensive
scientific research. The FDA discredits claims of its safety and recommends
that communities keep fluoride it their water supplies. The optimum level is
1.4 to 3.4 mg of fluoride per day for a single adult. It is possible to check the
levels of your own community’s water supply by contacting your water supplier.
If you have a well, you need to have a professional come out and test it for
you. If it contains less than 1ppm of fluoride, talk to your dentist who will
discuss other options.
With people opting for bottled water instead
of tap water, the recommended amount of fluoride is not being met as brands of
bottled water do not contain fluoride. If you only drink bottled water, you are
not getting any of the vital mineral for your teeth. If you insist on drinking
bottled water without fluoride make sure that you use a fluoridated toothpaste
and mouthwash or ask Gentle Touch Family Dentistry about fluoride supplements.
If you are more susceptible to cavities, talk
to your Gentle Touch Family Dentistry about fluoride treatments that will help
prevent tooth decay.
For more information regarding fluoride and
in-office fluoride treatments, schedule an appointment with Gentle Touch Family Dentistry today.
