{"id":112,"date":"2024-06-25T13:40:28","date_gmt":"2024-06-25T13:40:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.winthropstreetdentistry.com\/blog\/?p=112"},"modified":"2024-06-25T13:40:29","modified_gmt":"2024-06-25T13:40:29","slug":"why-is-fluoride-in-drinking-water","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.winthropstreetdentistry.com\/blog\/why-is-fluoride-in-drinking-water\/","title":{"rendered":"You Asked, We Answered: Why Is Fluoride in Drinking Water?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.winthropstreetdentistry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Picture1-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Person filling up glass of water in sink\" class=\"wp-image-113\" style=\"width:310px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.winthropstreetdentistry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Picture1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.winthropstreetdentistry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Picture1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.winthropstreetdentistry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Picture1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.winthropstreetdentistry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Picture1-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.winthropstreetdentistry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Picture1-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>According to the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research, fluoride research began in 1901. At the time, a young dentist discovered the impact this naturally occurring mineral had on teeth. After decades of testing, studying, and researching, it was added to Grand Rapid\u2019s water supply in 1945. If you\u2019ve ever wondered why fluoride is in drinking water to this day, then read on!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3 Reasons Fluoride Is In Drinking Water<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are three noteworthy reasons why fluoride was added to drinking water:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>It helps prevent cavities<\/strong> \u2013 Did you know that roughly 51 million hours of school and 164 million hours of work are lost each year because of dental-related illness? Plus, roughly 91% of Americans have had a cavity by their 21<sup>st<\/sup> birthday. Fortunately, fluoride has proven to be effective at preventing tooth decay. So much so that the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention named it one of the 10 great public health achievements!<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>It\u2019s natural<\/strong> \u2013 You\u2019ve seen salt fortified with iodine, milk with vitamin D, and orange juice with calcium. This is the same principle! Adding fluoride, a naturally occurring mineral, to water helps you stay hydrated, rinse food particles from your teeth, and reduce your risk of cavities.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>It saves money<\/strong> \u2013 According to recent research, every $1 invested in water fluoridation saves $38 in dental treatment costs.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Other Ways to Protect Your Teeth from Decay<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Of course, drinking fluoridated water is just one of the many best practices that need to be in place to protect your teeth and gums from harm. So, if you aren\u2019t already, make sure that you:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Brush your teeth for a full two minutes twice a day<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Floss and rinse with mouthwash daily<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Use the right oral hygiene tools, like a soft-bristled toothbrush<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Get a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.winthropstreetdentistry.com\/preventive-dentistry.html\">dental checkup and teeth cleaning<\/a> twice a year<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Quit unhealthy dental habits, like smoking<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Wear a mouthguard while playing sports<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>If you want to learn more about how you can protect your teeth from decay, then reach out to your dental team. They are there to help!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About the Practice<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The foundation of any great smile is preventive care. That\u2019s why our team at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.winthropstreetdentistry.com\/\">Winthrop Street Dentistry<\/a> offers a wide range of treatments designed to keep your teeth and gums healthy, including routine checkups, dental sealants, and fluoride treatments. Plus, we are in-network with many PPO dental insurance plans and offer convenient hours, which makes maintaining your gorgeous grin more affordable and convenient than ever before. If you\u2019d like to schedule a consultation with us, then get in touch with our Worcester dental team via our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.winthropstreetdentistry.com\/contact.html\">website<\/a> or by phone at <strong>(508) 756-0990<\/strong>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>According to the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research, fluoride research began in 1901. At the time, a young dentist discovered the impact this naturally occurring mineral had on teeth. 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