I just bought a home water filter system for my family. Can water filters reduce the benefits a fluoridated water system would otherwise offer to my childrens teeth?
Ans:The answer to your question is YES. Some types of water treatment systems that are installed in one’s home can decrease the fluoride levels, thus potentially reducing the cavity-preventing effects of a water supply that has been optimally fluoridated. It has been documented that the reverse osmosis systems and distillation units remove significant amounts of fluoride. However, studies have also shown that water softeners do not cause a significant loss in fluoride levels. The concentration of fluoride found in your water will depend on the type and quality of the water filter you purchased, the current status of the filter and its age.
