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Cancel Continue. This advice reflects a thorough search and analysis of over 20 years of research, and consultation with the Australian public. NHMRC found that fluoridation reduces tooth decay by 26 to 44 per cent in children and teenagers and by 27 per cent in adults.
NHMRC found no reliable evidence that community water fluoridation at current Australian levels causes health problems. Detailed information on water fluoridation is also available on the NHMRC website external site , including:. Their position on fluoride in drinking water is set out on the TGA website external site. In most cases, the answer is No, although some bottled water products contain naturally occurring fluoride from the source. Australian food regulations do permit the voluntary addition of fluoride to bottled water, so long as the total amount of fluoride is within the range 0.
Any bottled water with added fluoride that is sold in Australia must be clearly labelled with a typical analysis and words stating that the product contains added fluoride. NHMRC recommends exclusive breastfeeding until around 6 months of age.
However, this is not always possible and, for infants who are not breastfed or who are partially breastfed, NHMRC recommends that infant formula be used as an alternative until 12 months of age.
It is safe for pregnant and breastfeeding mothers to drink water fluoridated at Australian levels. The level of fluoride in breast milk remains steady when a nursing mother drinks fluoridated water.
The optimum fluoride level in public drinking water supplies, which is less than 1 milligram per litre, is a safe and effective way of helping to protect teeth against dental decay, and it is not necessary or desirable to remove the fluoride.
Nevertheless, distillers and filtering systems containing ion exchange resins, activated aluminium or reverse-osmosis membranes have been shown to be effective and will remove most of the fluoride from water. These filters, however, are quite sophisticated and expensive to purchase, install and operate.
More information about removing fluoride from water can be obtained from a professional water treatment company. For more detailed information about fluoride and fluoridation, please visit the Department of Health Western Australia website external site to view a list of published reviews and journal articles, or visit the 'Related sites' listed at the end of this page. For further assistance, contact Environmental Health Services at your local government external site.
This publication is provided for education and information purposes only. All water suppliers should make the test results available to users and the public. Fluoride levels in Canadian drinking water have been adjusted for the past 70 years. Decades of extensive research show that water fluoridation is a safe, effective and low-cost way to improve oral health for everyone. Studies show that children who drink fluoridated water can expect up to 35 percent less tooth decay than those who drink non-fluoridated water.
By using fluoridated water, children develop strong teeth. As adults, they will have fewer cavities or missing teeth. Adults who drink fluoridated water can also expect to have less tooth decay or other cavity-related oral health problems. Since the s, scientific studies have shown that the use of fluoride for oral health has had no harmful effects. Leading experts have conducted extensive reviews on water fluoridation. They found no connection between fluoridation and cancer.
There is no evidence that suggests exposure to fluoride in drinking water at concentrations below the MAC causes any adverse health effects, reproductive issues or developmental issues. However, as with any naturally occurring element, high concentrations may be bad for your health. Fluoride is recommended to prevent tooth decay and to improve oral health. Water fluoridation is endorsed as a valuable and beneficial public health measure by:. Water fluoridation plays a key role in oral health.
Water fluoridation requires a community vote of more than 50 percent to be installed or removed.
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