Is fluoride in water bad?

There are some people that say fluoride is bad for you, but is it? In the past 50 years, many studies have shown that fluoride in drinking water is beneficial and that a small amount in the water helps children have healthy teeth. Dr. David Okano stops by to share what fluoride is and how it can affect us. read more

The fluoride in water does not typically cause fluorosis. Dental fluorosis is a minor change in the appearance of the teeth, usually resulting in faint white marks on the enamel. People anywhere can have fluorosis, even in communities that do not add fluoride to the water. read more