Flouride Check

Description

The U.S. Task Force on Community Preventive Services, a blue ribbon panel of experts, examined 21 studies and concluded that fluoridated water reduces tooth decay by a median rate of 29% among children of ages 4 to 17.

Today, studies prove water fluoridation continues to be effective in reducing tooth decay by 20-40%.

The EPA recommends that private well water be tested every year. While the EPA does not specifically recommend testing for the level of fluoride, health professionals will need this information prior to consideration of prescription of dietary fluoride supplements or to counsel patients about alternative water sources to reduce the risk of fluorosis if the fluoride levels are above 2 ppm.

The majority of bottled waters on the market do not contain optimal levels (0.7 – 1.2 ppm) of fluoride.

Strong evidence exists of an approximate population in the United States, such that the prevalence of severe enamel fluorosis would be reduced to nearly zero by bringing the water fluoride levels in these communities down to below 2 mg/L.

“Campaign for Dental Health” 2017 American Academy of Pediatrics ADA Statement Commemorating the 60th Anniversary of Community Water Fluoridation ADA Statement Commemorating the 60th Anniversary of Community Water Fluoridation ADA Statement Commemorating the 60th Anniversary of Community Water Fluoridation – 4 studies cited Fluoride in Drinking Water: A Scientific Review of EPA’s Standards (2006)