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

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    2 months ago

    Thanks. The fluoride in the water itself is not directly relevant because I just don’t have it, but good evidence to raise the topic with my dentist as an adult. I definitely use fluoridated toothpaste.

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      2 months ago

      Yeah, if it’s in toothpaste you’re getting enough.

      If you wanted to add fluoride like after you doing well treatment…

      I honestly don’t know if that’s a good idea, because who knows how evenly it’ll stay mixed correctly.

      Like. You may end up getting a shit ton of fluoride when there’s no rain and your wells low, then barely any when it fills up.

      Fluoride toothpaste is likely your best bet for consistent doses.