{"id":374,"date":"2024-07-08T16:10:28","date_gmt":"2024-07-08T16:10:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dentistryinmillersville.com\/blog\/?p=374"},"modified":"2024-07-31T16:12:18","modified_gmt":"2024-07-31T16:12:18","slug":"fluoride-water-good-or-bad","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.dentistryinmillersville.com\/blog\/2024\/07\/08\/fluoride-water-good-or-bad\/","title":{"rendered":"Fluoride Water: Dental Aid or General Menace?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-medium\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dentistryinmillersville.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/image-300x200.png\" alt=\"Close up of hand filling glass with tap water\" class=\"wp-image-375\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.dentistryinmillersville.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/image-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/www.dentistryinmillersville.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/image.png 583w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Whether or not you\u2019ve heard before that fluoride is in drinking water, you\u2019re probably wondering what it\u2019s doing in there. After all, it sounds like a menacing compound that was cooked up in a chemistry lab!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Fortunately, there\u2019s no cause for alarm. The origins of fluoride are far less dramatic than this sci-fi movie scenario, and it actually benefits your teeth. To learn more about the how\u2019s and why\u2019s, just keep reading.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Isn\u2019t Fluoride A Chemical?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Fluoride indeed seems like something that you would find on the periodic table. In fact, that\u2019s where you\u2019ll see its distant cousin, <em>fluorine<\/em>. However, fluoride is actually a naturally occurring mineral. Want to guess where it likes to hang out? In water! That\u2019s right, fluoride is already in bodies of fresh water <em>and <\/em>salt water, and even falls with rain and is absorbed by thirsty plants.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why is Fluoride in My Tap Water?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If earth\u2019s waters already contain trace amounts of fluoride, why do some countries add it to their drinking water supplies? To help protect your teeth from cavities. The way fluoride does this is interesting but somewhat involved; suffice it to say that it fortifies your mouth\u2019s built-in defenses. It\u2019s definitely more of a dental aid than a dental hazard! &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Is the Fluoridation Process Harmful?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Nope \u2013 it\u2019s simply added and mixed into your drinking water during the purification process at the water treatment plant. Some scientists compare it to vitamin-enriched products like vitamin D milk or calcium orange juice. Since fluoride is a naturally occurring mineral, it can be put into tap water pretty easily.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Other Sources of Fluoride<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You can also get very small doses of fluoride from almost any vegetable, since they absorb this mineral through groundwater and rainwater. Plus, many over-the-counter toothpastes use fluoride in their mixtures. So you might be getting more fluoride than you think! However, while these sources will empower your teeth, most people need more than that to keep cavities at bay.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That\u2019s why almost all dentists offer fluoride treatments as part of their checkup and cleaning services. When you request fluoride as part of your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dentistryinmillersville.com\/preventive-dentistry.html\">preventative care<\/a>, they\u2019ll thoroughly brush your teeth with a special foaming toothpaste. Once again, you can count on your dentist to have the best tools and techniques for protecting your pearly whites!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About the Author<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Dr. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dentistryinmillersville.com\/meet-dr-vy-tran.html\">Vy Tran<\/a> wants patients to look forward to their dental appointments. She knows part of providing a positive experience is making sure you feel welcome, safe, and comfortable. When you meet Dr. Tran, she\u2019ll win you over with her friendly nature, and build trust by listening attentively to your concerns and keeping you well-informed. If protecting your teeth is your concern, she\u2019ll happily work with you to customize your preventative care! To <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dentistryinmillersville.com\/contact-us.html\">contact<\/a> Dr. Tran\u2019s office with questions or to book an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dentistryinmillersville.com\/request-an-appointment.html\">appointment<\/a>, call 410-729-9090.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Whether or not you\u2019ve heard before that fluoride is in drinking water, you\u2019re probably wondering what it\u2019s doing in there. After all, it sounds like a menacing compound that was cooked up in a chemistry lab! Fortunately, there\u2019s no cause for alarm. 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