{"id":72,"date":"2018-01-15T19:01:12","date_gmt":"2018-01-15T19:01:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.drjulovich.com\/blog\/?p=72"},"modified":"2018-07-12T15:19:01","modified_gmt":"2018-07-12T15:19:01","slug":"dentist-in-zionsville-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.drjulovich.com\/blog\/dentist-in-zionsville-2\/","title":{"rendered":"From Your Dentist in Zionsville \u2013 The Effects of Avoiding Tap Water"},"content":{"rendered":"<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-73\" src=\"https:\/\/www.drjulovich.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/AdobeStock_59110392__1518202810_72978-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"picture of water flowing from tap\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.drjulovich.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/AdobeStock_59110392__1518202810_72978-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.drjulovich.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/AdobeStock_59110392__1518202810_72978-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.drjulovich.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/AdobeStock_59110392__1518202810_72978.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>At the start of the 21<sup>st<\/sup> century, something happened \u2013 the bottled water craze took off. Suddenly, it wasn\u2019t recommended that you drink from faucets. As a result, the sales of bottled water sky rocketed, and tap water was relegated to the role of being the catalyst for bathing and maybe boiling food. That means that the children who were still going through their developmental phases of life would miss out on drinking fluoridated water. Learn from your dentist in Zionsville how fluoride aids in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.drjulovich.com\/dental-sealants.html\">preventive care<\/a> and what the consequences of eliminating it are.\r\n\r\n<!--more-->\r\n<h2>Why is Fluoride Important?<\/h2>\r\nFluoride is a mineral responsible for strengthening your teeth\u2019s enamel, which is the protective layer on the outside that fights off bacteria, plaque and sugars. Because of fluoride\u2019s benefits, it is commonly added to your toothpaste and municipal water supplies (tap water).\r\n\r\nIt is especially helpful for children because they tend to eat less responsibly and don\u2019t practice the best dental hygiene. Thus, these treatments provide them with a little extra fortification.\r\n<h2>What Happens When Children Don\u2019t Drink Fluoridated Water?<\/h2>\r\nWith the rise in the popularity of bottled water over the past two decades, you can expect to see an impact on the condition of children\u2019s teeth. A recent study compared the effects of below level fluoride consumption with the increased levels of lead that came along with drinking tap water.\r\n\r\nHere are the results:\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li><strong>Abstinence from Drinking Tap Water <\/strong>\u2013 Among the group of children who didn\u2019t drink the tap water, there was a significantly higher prevalence of tooth decay, which is defined as the presence of one or more tooth surfaces affected by cavities.<\/li>\r\n \t<li><strong>Tap Water Consumption <\/strong>\u2013 Among those who drank from the municipal supply, they had a much higher lead level than those who didn\u2019t.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\nThe final numbers showed that while only 3% of the children tested had elevated lead levels in their blood, there were 49.8% who showed signs of tooth decay.\r\n\r\nThe study concluded by finding that although lead levels were found to be higher from tap water, the greater problem was tooth decay, as a larger portion of the population showed signs of suffering from this.\r\n<h2>The Big Picture<\/h2>\r\nThe big picture here is that fluoridated water is not the primary defense against dental caries (cavities), but it does play a significant role, along with the following:\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li><strong>Practicing Excellent Oral Hygiene <\/strong>\u2013 Teaching your children how to properly brush and floss their teeth is integral in removing bacteria and protecting their teeth.<\/li>\r\n \t<li><strong>Eating Healthier <\/strong>\u2013 A diet higher in fruits and vegetables also helps to prevent dental caries because there are less sugars for bacteria to feed on.<\/li>\r\n \t<li><strong>Visiting the Dentist <\/strong>\u2013 Another very valuable tool you have at your disposal is the semi-annual dental visit for your children. It allows them to get a thorough cleaning and examination, ensuring that their oral care stays on track.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\nYou want the absolute best health for your children, so reach out to your Zionsville dentist to learn more about what you can do at home to encourage this and how the two of you can form a partnership in dental health for years to come.\r\n\r\n<strong>About the Author<\/strong>\r\n\r\nDr. Angelo M. Julovich earned his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from the Indiana University School of Dentistry. A member of the American Dental Association, he practices at Trinity Dental and can be reached for more information through his <a href=\"https:\/\/www.drjulovich.com\/contact-us.html\">website<\/a>.","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"At the start of the 21st century, something happened \u2013 the bottled water craze took off. Suddenly, it wasn\u2019t recommended that you drink from faucets. As a result, the sales of bottled water sky rocketed, and tap water was relegated to the role of being the catalyst for bathing and maybe boiling food. That means that the children who were still going through their developmental phases of life would miss out on drinking fluoridated water. 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