Fluoride has been a part of Australian drinking water since the 1960s. It is added to the water to help lower the amount of dental decay we suffer from.
Study by the National Health and Medical Research Council
Recently, the National Health and Medical Research Council undertook a study regarding the safety of fluoride in drinking water. The results showed:
- Current levels of fluoride are safe
- It is an effective way of reducing dental decay in both kids and adults
- There is no evidence to show that fluoride consumption at these levels causes cancer or thyroid dysfunction
- Fluoride in water has been endorsed by the World Health Organisation, the Australian Medical Association, the Australian Dental Association and the American Academy of Paediatrics
By adding fluoride to our water, children born from the 1970s have over half the level of dental decay that their parents’ had. A level of between 0.6 to 1.1 mg/L has been stated as the most beneficial level for our drinking water.
Learn more on the Ministry of Health’s website
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