{"id":294,"date":"2024-09-02T22:42:47","date_gmt":"2024-09-02T22:42:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bricedental.com\/blog\/?p=294"},"modified":"2024-09-24T22:44:20","modified_gmt":"2024-09-24T22:44:20","slug":"reasons-not-to-worry-about-fluoride-water","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bricedental.com\/blog\/reasons-not-to-worry-about-fluoride-water\/","title":{"rendered":"Reasons NOT to Be Worried About Fluoride Water"},"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.bricedental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/image-300x200.png\" alt=\"Close up of someone filling their glass with tap water\" class=\"wp-image-295\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bricedental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/image-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/www.bricedental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/image.png 580w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Have you heard that fluoride is in drinking water? It\u2019s true, but this is far from a nightmarish sci-fi movie scenario. In fact, the American Dental Association (ADA) supports water fluoridation, as studies have shown it it\u2019s beneficial for your teeth. As a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bricedental.com\/preventive-dentistry.html\">preventative dental care<\/a> measure, it\u2019s quite effective! To learn more about why fluoride water is <em>not <\/em>a cause for concern, just keep reading.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What is Fluoride?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>It wouldn\u2019t be quite accurate to call fluoride a chemical compound. Actually, it\u2019s a naturally occurring mineral commonly found in water \u2013 as in rivers, streams, rain, the ocean, etc. It\u2019s even in a lot of vegetables, because plants absorb it when they drink. Basically, it\u2019s not something that was invented in a lab, and you\u2019d likely ingest trace amounts of it even if you stopped drinking tap water.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Fluoride Agenda: Cavity Protection<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The main reason fluoride is added to community water is for cavity protection. This mineral has an excellent reaction with tooth enamel that\u2019s appropriately known as \u201cremineralization\u201d. Fluoride will more or less integrate with your enamel, fortifying your teeth against bacteria and decay. Incidentally, this is also why it\u2019s a common ingredient in toothpaste and, naturally, your dentist\u2019s fluoride treatments. &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Fluoride\u2019s Extensive Scientific Backing<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Plenty of research has been done on the impact of adding fluoride to drinking water. And for nearly 75 years, the general consensus has been that water fluoridation is safe and effective. Many health organizations, not just the ADA, still believe that it\u2019s a beneficial additive. Some even compare fluoride water to vitamin-enriched products such as milk with enhanced vitamin D or calcium-fortified orange juice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Overall, fluoride is simply another tool for preventive dental care. It won\u2019t make you grow an extra limb or lose braincells, but it will give your teeth an edge in fighting off tooth decay and cavities. If that sounds like an advantage you\u2019d like to have, let your dentist know at your next checkup and cleaning. Almost all dentists provide fluoride treatments during routine care \u2013 they\u2019d be more than happy to support your oral health diligence!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About the Dentist<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bricedental.com\/meet-your-dentist.html\">Dr. Zachary Brice<\/a> earned his dental degree from the University of Texas Health Science Center San Antonio Dental School. He diligently and earnestly keeps up with the latest dental technology and research, so if you have questions about fluoride\u2019s effects on your teeth, he has answers! To <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bricedental.com\/contact.html\">contact<\/a> Dr. Brice\u2019s office with questions or to schedule an appointment, call 210-903-5565.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Have you heard that fluoride is in drinking water? It\u2019s true, but this is far from a nightmarish sci-fi movie scenario. In fact, the American Dental Association (ADA) supports water fluoridation, as studies have shown it it\u2019s beneficial for your teeth. As a preventative dental care measure, it\u2019s quite effective! 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