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Facts about Fluoride in Water
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Previously, the only route of exposure to fluoride was by drinking water or food that contained natural sources of fluoride. Currently, exposure to fluoride comes from more sources including fluoridated dental products such as toothpaste and mouthwash, as well as the addition of fluoride to drinking water, for reducing tooth decay. Some bottled water products (such as spring water) can contain fluoride that is added or naturally present in the original source of the water. According to the CDC, in 2014 over 74% of the population has fluoridated drinking water.
How does fluoride get into my drinking water?
Fluoride is a natural element found in soil and bedrock. Some areas of the United States have high levels of naturally occurring fluoride which dissolves easily into ground water as it moves through cracks and pore spaces between the rocks. Fluoride is also added to public drinking water supplies as a public health measure for reducing cavities. Fluorides are compounds that combine the element fluorine with another substance, usually a metal. Sodium fluoride, stannous fluoride, and fluoride monofluorophosphate (MFP fluoride) are common additives.
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