Does drinking bottled water without fluoride lead to more cavities?
Your oral health—specifically, how many cavities you have—depends on many factors, one of which is how much fluoride you receive in the form of toothpaste, mouthwash, water, food, and professional fluoride products applied by dental professionals. Other factors include how often and how thoroughly you brush your teeth and floss, what you eat, and whether you receive regular dental care. If you mainly drink bottled water with no or low fluoride, and you are not getting enough fluoride from other sources, you may get more cavities than you would if fluoridated tap water were your main water source. Will the fluoride content change if the bottled water is stored for a long time? Fluoride will not react with other minerals present in the water during storage, nor will it react with its plastic or glass container. The FDA considers bottled water to be safe indefinitely if produced in accordance with quality standard regulations, and if stored in an unopened, undamaged, and properly sealed c
