According to spokesman on pediatric dentistry for the ADA (American Dental Association), Jonathan D. Shenkin, fluoride is an extremely important ingredient that promotes a healthy smile. It is important to brush the teeth at last twice a day using a fluoride toothpaste, visit the dentist every six months for a fluoride treatment and drink water that is fluoridated.
Government health officials and dentists raise the awareness that bottled water is the one that might be causing the tooth decay complications of your child.
Therefore, they suggest that parents should give their child tap water, because this contains fluoride, which protects against the cavities. Bottled water does not contain a sufficient amount of fluoride, so it is actually not protecting the oral health of your child; in fact, it seems it is doing more harm than good.
According to spokesman on pediatric dentistry for the ADA (American Dental Association), Jonathan D. Shenkin, fluoride is an extremely important ingredient that promotes a healthy smile.
Source: http://dentistry.about.com/b/2012/05/08/bottled-water-linked-to-tooth-decay.htm
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