First let me be clear: I’m not a crazy conspiracy person (…on this) I just don’t rely on a municipal well. As far as I know adding fluoride to the private well at my houses is not a thing, good or bad. I did drink municipal water for two years when I lived on campus in college.

That said, is fluoride a benefit to adults or just children?

When I was a kid I got fluoride treatments at the dentist, but then aged out. I’ve never had a cavity in forty years, but I’d like to keep it that way. Should I still be doing it?

Also no, I’m not using the internet as a substitute for a dentist, just my next dental appointment is in four months. TIA

  • Usernameblankface@lemmy.world
    link
    fedilink
    arrow-up
    4
    ·
    6 months ago

    I’ve never heard of floride treating a well. But wouldn’t it be better to add floride after the filter etc, for more consistent dosage?

    • pb42184@lemmy.worldOP
      link
      fedilink
      arrow-up
      2
      ·
      6 months ago

      I would think so. I use fluoridated toothpaste, and another commenter recommended fluoridated mouthwash.

      Seems like the answer is yes and I’ll be discussing it with my dentist.