Re: Purified water versus tap water

dcholiman@xxxxxxx wrote:

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Not so.  Tap water is full of minerals and trace
chemicals.  What you lose in purified water is
the fluoride which slows or prevents dental
cavities.  To compensate, brush with a medically
recommended  fluoride compound.  One more
thing.  Don't rinse your mouth after brushing.
You can spit but not rinse.


I do not recommend this, and caution especially not to allow young children (under 10 or so) to follow this practice, even in the presence of significant decay. There is too high a potential to develop dental fluorosis.

This allows extra fluoride 
ions to penetrate  the enamel.  Ask your dentist for a
sample.  The standard tube costs $12.

I'm assuming you are referring to prescription products such as Prevident 2000 or Gel-Kam. These are fine for adults with high caries rates, esp. patients with a history of periodontal disease.

Steve 

David H
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