Should we try to drink water with fluoride to prevent tooth decay?

It is said that too much flouride is bad for your teeth health but the dentists say not enough causes problems also. Is there a flouride drop or should we search for topical flouride to apply to teeth externally more often.

Should we try to drink water with fluoride to prevent tooth decay?
Too much fluoride is only bad for those teeth that have not erupted yet. If all your teeth have erupted, there is no chance of getting dental fluorosis. Dental fluorosis is a developmental defect of the enamel that occurs when an excessive amount of fluoride is ingested during the period of enamel formation. Drinking fluoridated water is not bad for you. The concentration of fluoride in toothpastes and fluoride rinses and gels is way higher than what is in fluoridated water. That's why you shouldn't swallow toothpaste or rinses. There have been numerous scientific studies that show the benefits of topical fluoride (fluoride that is in our toothpastes and rinses or gels). And fluoride does not have to stay in your mouth for hours to work. Just rinsing with a fluoride rinse for one minute will an anti-cavity effect. The fluoride particles are still in your mouth and continue to work even after you spit it out. If you have concerns that you need fluoride supplements, ask your dentist or hygienist. They know the condition of your mouth and can make recommendations. I have a link listed below in case you want to read further about the use of fluoride in water.
Reply:We were told by our doc about too much being bad. When the kids were little and on the flouride drops, he asked us to find out if our city put flouride in the water. If so, we didn't need the drops.





So you should find out if they are treating your water with flouride, then call your dentist. Tell him what you know and find out what her recommends.
Reply:You really want to limit fluoride consumption because it can be bad for your health. Properly brushing your teeth with a fluoride toothpaste at least twice a day is sufficient to evade cavities (floss too, Plax is a plus).
Reply:no, if you brush your teeth regularly, floss and use mouthwash you should have no problems with having not enough / too much flouride
Reply:flouride is already in tap water. Water companies add it in, just enough not to be harmful.
Reply:NO NO NO......in fact fluoride is highly toxic...it is a total conspiracy with the whole fluoride in drinking water thing...meant only for profit for the makers of it..... I have asked many dr's this and they all agree that normal brushing is fine....In fact i dont drionk fluoridated water. Do some research on it...it may astound you. LAso...why ya think it says to contact an emergency room if you swallow even a little toothpaste! Yikes
Reply:Fluoride needs to sit on your teeth to work. Toothpastes and such really don't benefit you because your teeth don't have a chance to absorb it. After the age of 12 fluoride doesn't do much.
Reply:no drinking fluoride is bad for you and will make you very sick. the legal amount of fluoride is already in tap water.
Reply:There is enough flouride in regular tap water to take care of what little you need on a daily basis. You can use a toothpaste with flouride and skip on adding any extra to your daily routine.
Reply:I agree with the other answers but also I believe that flouride is only needed when you are developing your milk and permanent teeth. Once all your teeth have come through that is they cannot get any better than what they are only worse.
Reply:The enamel in your teeth is a chemical known as hydroxylapatite, Ca10(PO4)6(OH)2, which, due to the presence of the hydroxy groups, is susceptible to attack by acids generated from the foods you eat. Using fluoride in different forms replaces the hydroxides with fluorides, giving you Ca10(PO4)6F2, which is much less susceptible.





Given that most toothpastes these days contain sufficient fluoride, if used properly, fluoridated water isn't entirely necessary.
Reply:There is no simple answer to this question. This has been researched by towns and physicians for years. There is so much prejudice against flouride that there is much made of possible side affects. Do what your dentists recommends. He knows what is best for you.
Reply:No, fluoride is actually poisonous at high levels, drink bottled or filtered water, most cities add fluoride to the water systems, if you live in a city that doesn't, then simply brush 2-3 times a day with a tooth paste that contains fluoride.
Reply:With fluoride toothpaste being sold everywhere, there is no reason whatsoever to spend money putting it into our tap water. As far as the toxicity of fluoride is concerned, just read the warning on every tube of toothpaste containing this poisonous compound. If anyone swallows more than is needed to brush their teeth, for example a small child who likes the taste, you must call the poison control center or 9-1-1 immediately!
Reply:Fluoride is waste from the production of aluminum. Scientist aren't even sure what the actual mechanism of fluoride is on the teeth. It even says on the tube. The company will usually state something like: This product MAY help in the prevention of cavities. Alot of things may "do something." That doesn't mean it does what we think it does. Toothpaste is also toxic, that's why it says not to swallow it, especially children. I know people who stopped using toothpaste with fluoride and they state that their oral hygeine has improved upon removal of fluoride from their brushing.