Chasing Life Does Your “Filtered” Water Still Have Fluoride?
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Jun 10, 2025 Filtered water might still contain fluoride—find out why conventional methods may fall short. Discover the surprising impact of diet on brain health as Dr. Sanjay Gupta shares brain-boosting foods. From omega-3s to colorful fruits and veggies, learn how your meals can enhance memory and cognitive function. Tune in for valuable insights on maintaining dental health and sharpening your mind!
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Fluoride Hard to Filter Out
- Most conventional water filters do not remove fluoride because it is a dissolved mineral and hard to filter out.
- Reverse osmosis and distillation are effective methods to remove fluoride from water.
Effective Use of Fluoridated Toothpaste
- Use a pea-sized amount of fluoridated toothpaste for adults and a rice grain size for children under three.
- Do not rinse or eat for 10 to 15 minutes after brushing to allow fluoride to remineralize teeth.
Fluoride Removal Risks More Cavities
- Removing fluoride from water could lead to millions of additional cavities over years.
- Fluoridated toothpaste protects teeth well, but water fluoridation still has a measurable public health impact.