Bottled water for kids= little flouride
April 19, 2009 by Marijke Durning, RN
Filed under Diseases & Conditions
If you live in a community where your water contains flouride but you give your children bottled water to drink – they’re not getting any of the fluoride benefits.
Dentists are, for the most part, in favor of flouridating drinking water. There has been a dramatic improvement in the teeth of children who drink flouridated water. The flouride plays an important role in preventing cavities and making teeth stronger. However, to benefit from the fluoride, you have to get it.
According to a press release issued by the Academy of General Dentistry ,
“With soda and energy drinks being as popular as they are, not to mention the attractiveness of sugary snacks, children’s mouths are constantly fighting cavity-causing bacteria. Something as simple as drinking water from the tap is a no-nonsense and cost-effective way to prevent cavities.”
If this concerns you, speak with your dentist to see how your children can get the fluoride they need to keep their teeth healthy not only for now, but well into their adulthood.
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