Well water can affect your teeth depending on the pH level of the well water, any contaminants that may be in the well water, minerals and hard water.
Well water that has a pH level below 7 is acidic and can erode your tooth enamel and make your teeth more sensitive and more prone to tooth decay.
Well water that contains contaminants such as arsenic and lead can impact your dental health and teeth.
Certain minerals like metals including magnesium and copper in well water can also impact your tooth enamel and cause tooth enamel erosion.
Well water that is hard and has high mineral content such as magnesium and calcium can also affect your teeth negatively.
Your well water is hard if it has a white, chalky residue around the faucet or in your sinks.
Most well water is safe for teeth but in some cases well water can be bad for your teeth depending on the well.
Well water can vary from place to place.
Well water can also naturally contain fluoride which is good for your teeth.
Fluoride is naturally found in rocks deep underground and all natural waters and is added to public drinking water to reduce tooth decay.