Government health officials and dentists raised the awareness that bottled water does not contain fluoride, which protects against cavities, hence contributes to tooth decay, according to www.worlddental.org. To read the article, click here.
Editor’s Insight: This is a serious concern that the bottled water and refreshment services industry has to address. The International Bottled Water Association earlier this month released a statement claiming there is no direct relation between bottled water and higher cavity rates in children, and that bottled water does not contain sugar, which is known to cause cavities.
The refreshment services and bottled water industries will nonetheless have to develop some serious suggestions for parents concerned about their kids’ cavities. 03-26-12 By Elliot Maras
