Spring Water Fluoride

I agree with the use of fluoride in water and other products, therefore, I will recommend fluoride containing products to my patients. Unfortunately, home water treatment systems may remove the fluoride. However, there are certain home filter systems that do not remove the fluoride from the water. The same is intended with bottled water, some may have fluoride and others may not. If the bottle water contains fluoride it will be listed as an added ingredient on the bottle. Spring water is naturally occurring and contains trace minerals, therefore, it is possible that spring water does contain fluoride. I think the lack of knowledge about fluoride can affect the dentition, however, we can educate our patients to understand the uses of fluoride