Purified water goes through intense processes like reverse osmosis or distillation. It’s like sending your tap water to a fancy boot camp, where everything—including fluoride—gets evicted. No hard feelings, fluoride. You just weren’t invited to the party.
I once told a friend, “My water is so pure, it has no identity.” He replied, “So it’s the Miley Cyrus of beverages—shedding everything it used to be.” Fair point. But is that a bad thing? Let’s dig deeper.
Why Does Fluoride Even Matter?
Fluoride is that nerdy kid in class who helps your teeth resist cavities. Your tap water usually has a tiny, controlled dose—like a dental backpack of protection. But purified water? It’s the kid who forgot their backpack at home. Your teeth might feel a bit… vulnerable.
Still, most people aren’t chugging purified water all day. If you’re brushing your teeth like a responsible adult (twice a day, please), you’re probably fine. Unless you’re a cat—cats don’t brush. Then you’ve got bigger problems.
