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Fluoride is added to public drinking water to help prevent cavities.

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Do they have fluoride is in your water supply and what the concentration of fluoride in your drinking water is?

yes


Is there fluoride in the Cottonwood AZ drinking water supply?

No Sedona, Arizona does not put fluoride in it's water supply. In the US over 70 percent of cities and towns put fluoride in the drinking water.


Does water have fluoride?

Pure water does not contain fluoride, but much drinking water does contain fluoride that is deliberately added to reduce tooth decay of children who drink the water. Some drinking water supplies also contain fluoride naturally.


How does the fluoride get into human body?

Drinking water,toothpaste


What is the percentage of fluoride in water?

The percentage of fluoride in drinking water typically ranges from 0.1 to 1.5 parts per million (ppm) depending on the location and water source. This translates to about 0.01% to 0.15% fluoride content in water.


What are pros of fluoride in your drinking water?

Healthier Teeth is a pro, as a dentist I would suggest only brushing your teeth with toothpaste that has fluoride in it. Fluoride is actually a poison if swallowed in large amounts, so purify your water if it contains fluoride in it.


Where do you find fluoride on Earth?

Fluoride is commonly found in nature as the mineral fluorite (calcium fluoride). It is also present in certain rocks and minerals, as well as in bodies of water and soil. Additionally, fluoride is added to many dental products and drinking water for its oral health benefits.


Is drinking water containing fluoride worse for health than not drinking water at all?

If you stop drinking water altogether, you'll die, as it is essential for life. The only reason why fluoride is added to water is that it encourages the teeth and bones to grow stronger. Therefore, one could assume that fluoride is actual better for prolonged good health as it could possibly slow or prevent conditions such as osteoporosis and tooth decay.


Fluoride makes the enamel on teeth more resistant to disease?

ADDITIONAL FLUORIDE IS A POISON - - - YOU CAN FIND NORMAL AMOUNT IN DRINKING WATER


What was the first city to add fluoride to their drinking water?

The first city to add fluoride to their drinking water was Grand Rapids, Michigan in 1945. This initiative aimed to improve dental health by reducing tooth decay.


What substance is added to drinking water and most toothpastes to help harden tooth enamel?

An amount of fluoride is added to drinking water during the purification to harden the tooth enamel.The fluoride is also present in toothpastes for the same purpose


Does Pierre fonds have fluoride in their water?

No. Only drinking water supplied by Dorval and Point Claire is fluoridated.