Why Your Southlake Dentist Maintains Fluoride-Free Practice

March 25, 2016

Dr. Preetha Thomas cares for patients’ oral health just like she does her own family’s. As a mother of three, she never exposes her children to fluoride — and the same goes for you, too. Your Southlake Dentist is keenly aware of the dangers of the overuse of this mineral, and that’s why she’s committed to maintaining a completely fluoride-free practice here at Enclave Dental. Keep reading to learn more about fluoride, the risks of its use and how you can still prevent tooth decay… naturally.....

Fluoride has been present in drinking water across the US since the middle of the last century. Here are some fast facts regarding fluoride and its potential impact on your health.

• US water fluoridation campaigns began in 1945 at the same time as food industry came under criticism for inadequate nutrition and too much sugar
• Overexposure to fluoride in children can lead to fluorosis, a cosmetic condition affecting the teeth
• Fluoride interferes with proper formation of collagen and inhibits enzymes essential to health and metabolism
• Fluoride found in water is not the same as fluoride found in toothpaste
• Fluoride use in drinking water has not been FDA approved for systemic use

Individuals and families should be aware of the risk of fluoride exposure, especially those who are frequently exposed to tap or unfiltered water. Remember that children whose teeth are still forming beneath the gums are at the greatest risk for overexposure to fluoride....