A member asked:
If city tap water usually has fluoride added to it for dental support, so if i never drink tap water do i need more additional fluoride?
4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
That depends: If you are an adult in good dental health then what you are getting in your toothpaste should be enough. If you are an adult who is prone to cavities and/or has decalcifications on your teeth, then yes you should have extra fluoride. Your profile says you live on port jefferson station on long island. Just so you know, there is no Fluoride in the tap water where you live.
Answered 12/25/2014
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NO: Fluoride in toothpaste is sufficient. Do not ingest.
Answered 6/25/2014
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