Too Much Fluoride?

Is your child getting too much Fluoride? 1/3 of grade schoolers and 40% of teens have fluorosis, a discoloration of the teeth that's caused by too much fluoride. It's not dangerous but can cause white streaks. The EPA recently lowered their recommended fluoride levels in drinking water to .7 milligrams or less per liter. Go to apps.nccd.cdc.gov/mwf to find out how much fluoride is in your drinking water.

• Well Water can be too high in fluoride, so if you rely on it, serve kids bottled water instead.
• If your child already has noticeable fluorosis, your dentist can prescribe a remineralizing paste to help lessen white spots.