Fluoride in drinking water

[fft100]

I was looking at the toothpastes that the women in the house use and, following what appears to be a social media trend, they are all using herb toothpastes with a low fluoride content.

I can remember the drop in tooth decay (and visits to the dentist!) when fluoride was added to the tap water in the UK. Over here it is all bottled water. I read a research paper from 10 years ago that analysed bottled water sold in Bangkok and only a couple of brands had fluoride at a half decent level. The rest were all 0.02g per litre.

Has anyone ever tested any water bottles here ? Obviously the source can change over time. But even a snapshot is useful.

I am mulling over whether I need to buy fluoride tablets for the family.

[VincentD]

Fluoride is a highly toxic waste product of certain manufacturing processes including the nuclear industry. They had a problem of how to dispose of this waste until they convinced the public that fluoride is actually good for you.
Not.
I always look for toothpaste with zero fluoride content and avoid any that have a higher content.
YMMV.

[Lost]

I know nothing about fluoride so thought I'd google. Though... since the couple years of covid lies, deceit and mistakes, I can't say I have a lot of faith left in mainstream medical opinions.

'The most common misconception is that the small amounts of natural fluoride found in water are extremely harmful. This natural version of fluoride is called calcium fluoride and is usually found in soil.

Fluoride is a naturally occurring mineral found in water in varying amounts, depending on where in the UK you live.'

https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/fluoride/

[Lost]

And on fluoride free toothpaste...

'Are those toothpastes effective? Dr. Okano: In terms of prevention of tooth decay, no. The only benefit that you'll gain is a fresher mouth with the natural toothpaste, but you will not receive any benefit against tooth decay if it doesn't have fluoride within it.'

I'm not agreeing with any of these, was just interested. It appears the widely held opinion is that it's only toxic if over-ingested. Leading to fluorosis. So... don't eat your toothpaste.

[derek60]

Rabbit hole stuff!

Fluoride is a highly toxic waste product of certain manufacturing processes including the nuclear industry. They had a problem of how to dispose of this waste until they convinced the public that fluoride is actually good for you.
Not.
I always look for toothpaste with zero fluoride content and avoid any that have a higher content.
YMMV.

[VincentD]

I'm one of those guys presumably wearing a tinfoil hat.. but I've had this opinion for years and I still have most of my teeth..