What is the best source of fluoride?

Answer 1

Let's see, digging way back into my subconscious. Back to dental hygiene school....

Fluoride is a natural occurring element, on the Periodic Table I believe it's chemical symbol is simply: F

It is found in ground water, soil, vegetables and some fish.

Commercially it is available in many forms namely toothpaste. Also available in rinses, chewable tablets, gels, foams, varnishes and creams.

Community water fluoridation is a controversial subject because some people believe that fluoride is a toxic substance.

This is true, most substances are toxic when ingested in high enough dosages.

When the teeth are exposed to optimum (low) levels of systemic fluoride during their development, they develop stronger and more cavity resistant.

When developed/mature teeth are exposed to optimum (low) levels of topical fluoride every day, cavities are prevented, stopped, or slowed down.

TOPCIAL fluoride application should not be confused with SYSTEMIC, or ingested (swallowed) fluoride as they are administered differently, for different purposes and behave in very different fashions.

While I am not going to weigh in on the controversial issue of community water fluoridation, I do firmly agree with the evidence that TOPICAL fluoride use is both beneficial and safe and it is one of the greatest public health achievements in history; right up there with hand washing and penicillin.

Answer 2

Fluoride can be found in tap water but in certain places there isn't fluoride in the water.

Answer 3

For your teeth - toothpaste

For your diet - it is supplemented in drinking water from the tap so that is probably all you need.