Is your family one of the many families that relies on
bottled water as a primary source of drinking water? If so, Please take a
moment to read this very important information.
Bottled water often does not have fluoride added to it. Or,
if it has been purified through reverse osmosis or distillation, the
fluoride may have been removed. The majority of bottled waters on the
market do not contain optimal levels (0.7-1.2 ppm) of fluoride. And, some
types of home water treatment systems can reduce the fluoride levels in
water supplies potentially decreasing the decay-preventive effects of
optimally fluoridated water. People who drink mostly bottled water,
especially those who have children, need to be aware of this. They may
need to use supplemental fluoride that is available by prescription from
dentists or doctors. The supplements are usually recommended for children
ages 7 to 16. Fluoride supplements are inexpensive and cost around $15 for
a three-month supply.
The IBWA, International Bottled Water Association says
there are more than 20 brands of bottled water with added fluoride
available to consumers today. When fluoride is added to bottled water, the
FDA requires that the term "fluoridated," "fluoride added," or "with added
fluoride" be used on the label. It is still very important for you to know
how much fluoride bottled water contains. You can usually find that out by
contacting individual companies directly.
From a regulatory standpoint, the FDA describes bottled
water as water that is intended for human consumption and that is sealed
in bottles or other containers with no added ingredients, except that it
may contain a safe and suitable antimicrobial agent. Fluoride may also be
added within the limits set by the FDA.
If you have more questions regarding this article or any
other general dental health related questions, please feel free to call me
at 510-796-1656.
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