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My water is very hard and it actually affects faucets,etc.is this safe to drink, etc?is it going to damage teeth or cause developmental dental issues?
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Generally...no: Have the water tested to make sure the mineral content isn't extreme though...too much iron can discolor teeth
Answered 9/25/2016
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Depends: need to determine the chemicals causing source of hardness. some can become part of teeth during formative years.
Answered 1/26/2018
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