Tap water can be beneficial to oral health.

Individuals looking to avoid a trip to the emergency dentist’s office have been advised to regularly drink tap water.

Health Canal reported research carried out by the Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in the US that fluoridated tap water can help to strengthen tooth enamel and this in turn will help a person avoid decay and pain.

“Fluoride makes the entire tooth structure more resistant to decay and promotes remineralisation, which aids in repairing early decay before damage is even visible,” said C H Chu, lead author of the study.

Elsewhere, Dr Michael K Keating recently told the Auburn Pub that eating things that are high in sugar can be extremely damaging to teeth, as the bacteria in the mouth thrive on sugars and the acid they produce can erode tooth enamel if not brushed away regularly.

As a result, people should look to wash their mouths out with water after eating high-sugar foods and drinks.