Fluoride — What's in Drinking Water (and What It Does)

The Daniel Stih Podcast · Feb 18, 2025 · 7m

Fluoride has been added to drinking water for decades. Not all forms of fluoride are the same.

The real question is:

what is being added—and what does it do?

In this episode, I break down the chemistry and context behind fluoride in water systems.

We explore:

• The difference between naturally occurring and added fluoride compounds

• How fluoride is used in dentistry vs municipal water

• What these compounds do chemically

• Why interpretations vary

This isn't about taking a position.

It's about understanding what's actually being discussed and how to evaluate the claims around it.

Because…