Could it be Harming your Oral Health?

Water is an essential nutrient for human survival and well-being. Weight loss, an improved complexion and reduced toxins are some of the benefits that drinking eight glasses of water a day can give you!

However, we can not leave aside the fact that fluoride exists naturally in water sources and that it’s a decay-preventive element that maintains and improves your oral health. Thus, if your primary source of drinking water comes from bottled water, you might not be getting enough of this cavity-fighting mineral.

Five Facts about bottled water:

* The dental community’s concern over bottled water stems from the fact that most brands do not contain fluoride. This is due to the filtration or distillation process that most beverage companies use to improve the taste of water which eliminates some, if not all, of the natural occurring fluoride ions contained in ground water that fights cavities and tooth decay.
* Another major criticism of bottled water is the bottle itself. Plastic bottles are made out of Polyethylene terephthalate (PET), a material collected from curbside recycling which may contain a substantial quantity of estrogen-mimicking pollution or antioxidants which can affect our health.
* Moreover, researchers have found that the rate of total dissolved solids in bottled water is 4 times higher than in ground water.
* Further studies have shown the presence of contaminant levels for mercury, thallium and thorium in many bottled water brands. Exposure to these contaminants for a long period of time can cause liver and kidney damage.
* Finally, the purity level and mineral-containing ingredients of bottled waters depends on its particular manufacturing process. To make sure the water you drink is safe and contains the right levels of fluoride always read the label on the back or contact its supplier. Read the rest of this entry »