Fluoride Water Filters have become a popular item to help you filter your own tap water. The claims by many people who buy them are that increased intake of fluoride can actually prevent tooth decay. Too much fluoride during childhood can also lead to enamel fluorosis, discoloration or mottling of your permanent teeth. Even when using fluoride treatments, adding fluoride to tap water can exceed the recommended maximum concentration level set by your municipality.

There are several types of fluoride water filters available on the market today. You can find activated carbon, ion exchange, reverse osmosis and sub-micron filtration. Most of these systems will provide better quality than deionization, but some will perform better than others. Let's look at each type of filtration.

Activated Carbon - These filters use activated carbon to trap unwanted particles in your system. They claim that the activated carbon has high absorption rates and can remove heavy metals, VOCs and lead. There are, however, some cons to this type of filtration. The main pro is that they are less expensive over the long run, but they are not particularly effective. In addition, they do not remove VOCs.

Granular Activated Carbon - These filters use granular activated carbon to trap impurities. They claim that it does not lose water but they do have reduced effectiveness compared to ion exchange or reverse osmosis filters. One disadvantage is that if you leave the pitcher sitting for too long, the filter will lose its effectiveness. However, the trade off is that this filter costs more and does not take up much space.

Full Clear System - This is one of the most effective water filters, since it doesn't use granular activated carbon. It also claims to work well on undersides and on countertop filters. The replacement filters need a lot of slack to get to the contaminants.

Multi-stage Filters - These filters work by using various types of media to filter the water. The filtration takes place on three different stages: pre-filter, media filter and post-filter. These filters provide the most effective results when used with a full clear system. However, the cost is high and you will have to replace the filters every couple of months.

Propur Promax - This is the best selling water filter in Australia. It uses the revolutionary Propuriform technology to reduce the fluoride concentration in tap water. It works perfectly with a full clear or sub-micron filtration system. However, it costs a little more than other types of water filters.

As for the best fluoride water filter in Australia, one has to choose between reverse osmosis systems and ion exchange. Both have their advantages and disadvantages, but only reverse osmosis systems are certified by the Department of Health. Ion exchange works very well with a full clear and sub-micron filtration system, but it does not get as good of a result as reverse osmosis systems do. If you want the healthiest water for drinking, then go for the reverse osmosis systems.

One of the most popular types of water filters is the countertop pitcher filter. The countertop model comes with a two year warranty, and the filter itself does a great job of eliminating fluoride. These pitchers work great for both drinking and cooking. They can be quite heavy, though, so you may want to make sure that you have a countertop with a stable surface. Many of these countertop pitchers also have a built in water faucet connection.

Countertop water filters remove fluoride from tap using an activated carbon filter with multiple stages. This method is better than other types of water filters because it removes chlorine, minerals and microbes, which can be harmful if consumed. The only disadvantage is that it takes a little longer than the other types of water filtration system, but on the plus side, it does an excellent job. The majority of these pitchers come with a three year guarantee.

Fluoride water filters are popular because they are effective. Most of the units will remove fluoride from tap and most of the other contaminants. You do have to make sure that the pitcher filter systems you are considering actually remove fluoride. Some systems will say that they remove fluoride, but when you get to the bottom of the filter, you discover that it does not, in fact, remove fluoride. Other systems will remove some of the other

 contaminants, but still leave the important electrolytes and minerals in your drinking water.

You will need to take all of the factors into consideration before purchasing any of these products. If you have any fear of consuming any harmful contaminants, then it may be better to purchase one of the full clear bottled water bottle methods. If you are going to drink most of your water, then a good, reliable system is probably best. Remember that the price does not necessarily reflect the quality.