Can home water treatment systems (e.g., water filters) affect optimally fluoridated water supplies?
Yes. Some types of home water treatment systems can reduce the fluoride levels in water supplies potentially decreasing the decay-preventive effects of optimally fluoridated water. For more detailed explanations, read the ADA’s Fluoridation Facts booklet. It is a 70-page comprehensive encyclopedia of fluoridation facts with over 200 scientific references. Order your copy of ADA’s Fluoridation Facts (Item No. J120) from the ADA Catalog .
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