flouride???

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i am thinking of switching to a non-flouride based toothpaste but am worried about not getting enough flouride that my teeth needs to avoid tooth decay. i know that that the water suppliers add flouride to the main water supply but i dont drink tap water but bottled spring water...can somebody explain please what i should do...thanks

Don't know - but I swapped to a non flouride toothpaste a few months back and my dentist asked me if I had because my teeth have gone soft in places and he said it was becomming highly common as lots of people were switching to non flouride toothpaste at the risk of our teeth. He ordered me to change back immediately and brush thoroughy to try and rectify the problem.

I would always choose one with Fluoride (am a dental nurse) as in many areas the water isn't fluoridated anymore.

If you drink bottled water, then yes, I would recommend a fluoride toothpaste or at least a fluoride rinse.