Over the past several years, I've been noticing more and more parents expressing concerns over fluoride use for their children. So what's the story with fluoride, is it safe? Do we need it?...
To begin, it's important to understand that fluoride is a naturally occurring element. It exists in combination with other elements as fluoride compounds and is found as a constituent of minerals in rocks and soil. When water passes through soil and over rock formations it dissolves these compounds. This results in small amounts of soluble fluoride being present in virtually all natural water sources.
In some areas fluoride is added to the public water. Water fluoridation involves adjusting the natural level of fluoride in the water to levels recommended for the prevention of tooth decay. At optimal levels, there is no demonstrated difference in health effects between naturally occurring fluoride and that which is added to municipal drinking sources. Using fluoride for the prevention and control of tooth decay has been consistently and repeatedly well established to be both safe and effective for decades.
Next Time in Part 2 - So what's the downside...
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