Today we are seeing something that is directly related to dentistry by every means. Fluoride incorporation in water 0.8 ppm (0.7 to 1.12 ppm) . I toothpastes its amount is about 1000 ppm & there are some toothpaste coming that claimed to be anticariogenic toothpastes with 3000 ppm of fluorides.
We always see the impact of fluoride- is it get “adsorbed” on the surface of enamel replaces calcium ion to form fluor appatite instead of calcium appatite. Thus strengthens the enamel.
So if fluoride 0.8 ppm (0.7 to 1.12 ppm) in water will not cause any problem but if it increased it may be harmful
But it is not just fluoride that can contaminate water but other substance also.
| Carcinogens found in Tap water in 31cities of U.S. | - Here |
| For fluoridation of water | - here |
| Water fluoridation UNICEF’s Overview | - here |
| Scientific facts | - here |
| Fluoride health effect database | -Here |
| Water fluoridation controversy | - Here |
| Fluoride adverse health effect | - Here |
| Fluoride drinking water contaminants | - Here |
| Fluoride as toxic chemical in water |
- Here |
| Biological effect of fluoride | - Here |
| Neurotoxicity of fluoride | - Here |
So the main thing is- properly calculated amount of Dose that defines drug & if that amount is wrong the drug is poison.
If you still thinks that proper amount of fluoride is not necessary for you or you find that fluride amount is more in your drinking water – then there are methods to remove fluoride from water - Here
I believe - Making water contamination is crime. Those who found culprit in it must be punished. Because proper & calculated amount of fluoride is not toxic So those who are not using proper amount must be aware of the consequences.
