When it comes to managing our body health, water plays an essential role and it also makes a difference in our oral health. We are advised to take proper intake of water to prevent dehydration, but many people are confused about what to consume: Bottled water or tap water? Now both of them have their pros and cons, but when it comes to considering their effect on dental health, the ingredient creating difference is Fluoride.

Bottled water and tap water: pros and cons

Bottled water has been a savior whenever we go out and crave to consume chilled drops of water. These bottles are at least better than the soda or other sugary drinks and are appropriately sealed, making them safe to drink. Moreover, they are handy and can be taken anywhere along.

However, if we consider the environmental effects of these bottles, we can have numerous reasons to avoid them. They enter the food chain by breaking in the environment, having adverse impacts on wildlife and humans as well. Plus, these bottles are made of plastics having chemicals like BPA, which can cause harm to the body. In addition to this, knowing the fact that anything kept in plastic for long may turn toxic due to the leaching effect of the plastic, we cannot put ourselves at risk.

In comparison to bottled water, tap water is inexpensive and has no added chemicals like that of plastic packaging. Along with this, tap water is treated for the microorganisms at various phases, unlike the water in packed bottles, for which there is no strict law and check. However, in emergencies and during natural disasters like cyclones, we depend upon bottled water to quench our thirst and do necessary water-related activities.

Comparing in terms of Fluoride

When it comes to measuring the value of water for the teeth, the best parameter is the amount of Fluoride, which is a crucial mineral for healthy teeth. One needs to know that the soil and water naturally contain this mineral. Still, when the bottled water is prepared, the Fluoride and other minerals are treated to bring the desired taste, which devoids it of the required value. But this is not the case with the tap water. Even after the essential treatments, some amount of Fluoride remains in the water, which makes it an appropriate choice for our teeth.

Now talking about the intake of water in terms of oral health, the type makes no significant difference except the amount of Fluoride in it. That is why, when you buy a bottle to drink water next time, check the label for the Fluoride content. An average of 0.7 to 1.7 ppm is enough. You can even call the toll free number provided in the label to query about the same. Otherwise, it is always better to carry the water, which is home filtered.

With the above piece of information, you can judge the suitability of water for oral health and decide which one to consume: bottled water or tap water?

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