Fluoride can be a benefit, but it can also be a risk especially for our water system. I've always been told to start off with the good part of the story before the ugly so let’s begin. The reason why Fluoride is put into our water is to reduce tooth decay, and enhance cavity protection. Now you may be wondering what is Fluoride. Well Fluoride is an inorganic, monatomic anion. Fluoride is the anion of Fluorine and its salts and minerals are important chemical reagents. Also having fluoridated drinking water as a child can strengthen your permanent teeth as an adult. If you are an adult drinking water with fluoride in it the fluoride will help support the tooth enamel, keeping your teeth strong. Now that you kind of have an idea of what Fluoride
