https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Sat, 01 Aug 2026 05:25:12 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-drink-fluoridated-water#post-338372 Fri, 12 Oct 2012 12:40:47 +0000 boiledpnut 338372@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@tororojo: It was my dentist who told me to drink one glass of fluoridated water a day. Our county doesn't have fluorine in the water. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-drink-fluoridated-water#post-338227 Fri, 12 Oct 2012 11:40:03 +0000 Honeybee 338227@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I don't think flouride transfers into breastmilk?</p> <p>ETA: According to the American Dental Association, very little flouride is transferred through breastmilk. What is transferred is consider to be safe levels for infants:</p> <p><a href="http://www.ada.org/4052.aspx" rel="nofollow">http://www.ada.org/4052.aspx</a></p> <p>(Check out the question: "What can I do to decrease the chances that my child’s teeth will develop fluorosis?") </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-drink-fluoridated-water#post-338211 Fri, 12 Oct 2012 11:36:35 +0000 Mrs. Pen 338211@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I've heard the opposite - Fluoride is actually really bad for you. It's in city water and a reason why you should use filters for city water. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-drink-fluoridated-water#post-338209 Fri, 12 Oct 2012 11:35:43 +0000 tororojo 338209@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I drink fluoridated water, but I don't know how that would affect a baby (I'm assuming you breastfeed? even then it seems like a long shot). I think that when they're really young, too much fluoride can cause staining of the enamel so you may want to check with a dentist and pediatrician about that. For people with mature teeth, fluoride in water is generally a good thing. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-drink-fluoridated-water#post-337495 Fri, 12 Oct 2012 06:26:59 +0000 boiledpnut 337495@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I was told yesterday that I should drink fluoridated water because it will help prevent cavities in the baby's teeth. Anyone else heard this? Do you drink fluoridated water? </p>