Drinking fluoridated tap water is good for your overall and oral health. Here are five facts that support water fluoridation as safe and beneficial.
- Prevents tooth decay. Fluoride remains the most efficient way to prevent cavities and oral disease – so much so that the CDC declared fluoridation as one of the 10 greatest public health achievements of the last century.
- Helps people of all ages and income levels. Studies show that drinking water with optimum levels of fluoride reduces cavities by at least 25 percent in children and adults. Another study found that older adults living in areas with fluoridated water are more likely to have all of their natural teeth Water fluoridation is especially beneficial in underserved communities, where access to oral health care may be limited.
- Is proven and effective. Water fluoridation is one of the most studied health measures. With more than 56,000 research papers and studies, few public health topics have been researched as thoroughly as community water fluoridation. More than 100 trusted health and scientific organizations, as well as the U.S. Surgeon General and local dental and medical providers, stand behind water fluoridation.
- Is a cost-effective public health tool. Preventing disease is preferable to treating an ailment. It also is less expensive. For most cities, every $1 invested in water fluoridation saves $38 in potential dental treatment costs, saving families, businesses and taxpayers money.
- Is natural. Fluoride is a naturally-occurring element found in groundwater. Similar to how vitamin D is added to milk or salt is fortified with iodine, community water fluoridation is the process of ensuring recommended levels of fluoride is added to drinking water to prevent tooth decay.
Oral Health Watch
15 hours ago
Today marks the first day of the Seattle/King County Clinic - a pop-up event providing free dental, vision, medical and other health care services at Seattle Center. Though organizers anticipate serving hundreds of people from King County and beyond each day through Sunday, tickets are limited. ...People are encouraged to arrive early and come prepared for a long day with food, comfortable clothes and any daily medication. #teethmatter
Patient Information Seattle/King County Clinic is a volunteer-driven, free health clinic that occurs for four days each year at Seattle Center. The...
seattlecenter.orgOral Health Watch
15 hours ago
Today marks the first day of the @seattlekingcountyclinic - a pop-up event providing free dental, vision, medical and other health care services at @seattlecenter. Though organizers anticipate serving hundreds of people from King County and beyond each day through Sunday, tickets are limited. ...People are encouraged to arrive early and come prepared for a long day with food, comfortable clothes and any daily medication. #teethmatter https://seattlecenter.org/skcclinic/patients/
Oral Health Watch
1 days ago
The Apple Health (Washington state's Medicaid) dental program is both good policy and the right thing to do, helping:
🦷Prevent more costly emergency room visits related to dental issues
🦷Improve oral & overall health
🦷Contribute to a healthier, more productive ...society
#teethmatter
Oral Health Watch
1 days ago
The Apple Health (Washington state's Medicaid) dental program is both good policy and the right thing to do, helping:
🦷Prevent more costly emergency room visits related to dental issues
🦷Improve oral & overall health
🦷Contribute to a healthier, more productive ...society
#teethmatter
Oral Health Watch
2 days ago
#DYK that Washington residents with Apple Health (the state's Medicaid program) coverage or no dental insurance can use the no-cost DentistLink directory at any time of the day? Click on the link below to get the dental care you need. #teethmatter
Oral Health Watch
2 days ago
#DYK that Washington residents with Apple Health (the state's Medicaid program) coverage or no dental insurance can use the no-cost DentistLink directory at any time of the day? Click on the link below to get the dental care you need. #teethmatter
...https://partners.dentistlink.org/dentist-finder?Miles=15