Fluoride intake recommendations

Fluoride was added to drinking water around 1945 in most of the United States, so that children were either exposed to it in the water they drank or were not exposed at all. In the 1970s, fluoride toothpaste became widely available, and since then topical fluoride products and fluoride supplements have become available to both dental professionals and the public. Today, most of the total daily intake of fluoride comes from a combination of water and fluoridated toothpaste. Although fluoride toothpastes are definitely beneficial in preventing caries, their use by young children has been shown to be a potential risk factor for the development of fluorosis.
Source: Dental Abstracts - Category: Dentistry Tags: Hands On Source Type: research