Does a home water treatment system affect the level of fluoride?

American Dental Association

There are several types of home water treatment systems, some of which remove fluoride from the water. Counter top filters and sink mounted filtration systems do not remove fluoride from the water, so you will still receive the benefits of fluoride. Fluoride helps to prevent tooth decay by 30-50%.

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Water

Plenty of water in your diet helps digestion, skin, and muscle tone. It can help prevent cramping during exercise and even relive stress. Many times we are low on water - dehydrated, and don't realize it. Being dehydrated can manifest with symptoms like fatigue and depression. In fact, by the time we are feeling thirsty, we're already slightly dehydrated. That's one reason that we hear the recommendation to drink eight standard glasses of water daily. Adequate water helps you digest food an helps your body get rid of wastes. Your kidneys need to process water for you to eliminate waste by urination, and getting enough water ensures that these wastes are diluted. Not getting enough water can encourage the formation of painful kidney stones.

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