Is Fluoride A Smart Choice Or A Dangerous One?
There’s fluoride in the water. They give it to your kids or your grandkids at school. Your doctor may prescribe it for your children. It’s in toothpastes and mouthwashes. So that leads many of my patients to ask. “Is fluoride safe?” and, “How much is too much?” Fluoride, in small amounts, can help protect your teeth from cavities and can even help to strengthen your bones. The problem is that if you get too much fluoride it can cause discoloration of the teeth and may even weaken the enamel. Fluorine, the base molecule of fluoride, is a very reactive molecule and there is a lot of controversy surrounding its use. Therefore, I would say whether or not you choose to use fluoride is a very personal choice. I do think it’s important to make an informed choice, so today I’m going to tell you a little about the benefits, the risks, and the best ways to use fluoride and some great alternatives to fluoride, too. The Benefits and Risks of Fluoride Use Fluoride is present in the earth’s crust an
