Where can I get more information concerning fluoride and drinking water?
The following websites are useful sources of information: www.epa.gov/safewater www.depweb.state.pa.us www.cdc.gov/fluoridation/fact_sheets/index.htm For your reference, the following is taken directly from the CDC website at www.cdc.gov Background: Infant Formula and the Risk for Enamel Fluorosis The proper amount of fluoride from infancy through old age helps prevent and control tooth decay. In a minority of children, fluoride exposure during the ages when teeth are forming (from birth through age 8) also can result in a range of changes within the outer surface of the tooth called enamel fluorosis. Recent evidence suggests that mixing powdered or liquid infant formula concentrate with fluoridated water on a regular basis may increase the chance of a child developing the faint white markings of very mild or mild enamel fluorosis. This occurs on baby and permanent teeth while they are forming under the gums. Once the teeth come into the mouth, they are no longer able to develop this c
