fluoride

It is important that you spit out any excess toothpaste after you have brushed, however do not necessarily rinse, as this is counterproductive. Doing so will reduce the preventive measures of the fluoride.

While there are some state initiatives in place to curb the excess of fluoride in the water, researchers at the Indian Institute of Technology-Hyderabad (IIT-H) have developed a Jamun (black plum) seed-based ‘activated carbon’ to remove fluoride to the levels considered acceptable by the WHO.