We support community water fluoridation because it builds #healthycommunities.
Questions about fluoride? We are here to help navigate the science to find the credible answers you are looking for.
- I read something on the internet about a condition called Dental Fluorosis. What exactly is it?
- Is adding fluoride to water a violation of individual rights?
- Is ending fluoridation a good way to save tax dollars?
- Why do we need fluoride?
- Is fluoridated water safe for me and my children to drink?
- Does drinking fluoridated water prevent tooth decay?
- What is fluoride, and what are its uses?
- We brush our teeth with fluoride toothpaste every day. Do we still need fluoridated water?
- Should I be concerned about fluorosis from drinking fluoridated water?
- Who supports community water fluoridation?
- Are the types of fluoride used in drinking water safe?
- So, fluoridated drinking water is safe?
- Why should I support community water fluoridation?
- Where can I find out if there is fluoride in my drinking water?
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Exploring a 2Gen Approach to Improve Dental Health
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The Campaign for Dental Health (CDH) was created to ensure that people of all ages have access to the most effective and affordable way to protect teeth from decay — community water fluoridation (CWF). Why? Not that long ago, run-away cavities and gap-toothed smiles were commonplace. Thankfully, the past half century has seen lots of progress. Better dental care and widespread fluoridation have vastly improved our oral health.
But this progress has been uneven. Millions of people, especially poor and minority children, suffer needlessly from dental problems. Poor oral health leads to missed hours of school and work, more costly and involved treatment, and sometimes life-threatening infections. Community water fluoridation is the safest, most effective and equitable way to help reduce and prevent dental disease for people of all ages.
The CDH is a broad network of oral health advocates, health professionals, child and family organizations, and scientists working together to preserve our nation’s gains in oral health. Our mission is to provide the public and policy makers with the evidence-based information and tools they need to promote and protect fluoridation. Read more about the CDH here.
We encourage you to read more about how fluoride works, the debate over fluoridation, and common myths and facts. Find resources to help you act now to promote oral health. Learn and share accurate, science-based information about CWF. We have answers to common questions about fluoride and guidance on how to protect children’s teeth. Or type your questions directly into the search box.
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