New York
City added fluoride to its water in 1964, around 1.0 ppm. This means
a liter of drinking water contains at least 1 mg of fluoride, the
adequate daily intake for children 4 to 8 years old.
Drinking
fluoridated water is a type of systemic fluoridation, where
fluoride makes its way into the system. Although fluoride is often
associated with dental health, virtually any type of bone can benefit
from it, but in trace amounts. As a result, precious fluoride that
could have benefitted teeth is diverted to other bone structures in
the body. This means you have to get your fluoride directly on your
pearly whites to make the most out of its benefits.
