Does fluoride in water help prevent tooth decay?
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American Dental Association answered:Community water fluoridation is an extremely effective and inexpensive means of obtaining the fluoride necessary to prevent tooth decay. Studies prove that water fluoridation continues to be effective in reducing tooth decay by 20 to 40 percent.
Leading health organizations, including the American Dental Association, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry support community water fluoridation based on the overwhelming weight of scientific evidence, which continues to establish that it is safe and effective. Water fluoridation reduces tooth decay in both children and adults.Community water fluoridation is an extremely effective and inexpensive means of obtaining the fluoride necessary to prevent tooth decay. Studies prove that water fluoridation continues to be effective in reducing tooth decay by 20 to 40... More -
Dr. William Litaker answered:Fluoride in water helps prevent tooth decay. The fluoride bonds with the enamel making it stronger. The fluoride treated enamel is more resistant to acids from dental plaque. By being stronger and more resistant to acids, teeth treated with fluoride are more resistant to getting cavities.
Fluoride in water helps prevent tooth decay. The fluoride bonds with the enamel making it stronger. The fluoride treated enamel is more resistant to acids from dental plaque. By being stronger and more resistant to acids, teeth treated with fluoride... More
