“As a doctor, I support community fluoridation because I know that good dental health is connected to overall health. In fact, children with dental disease are more likely to face other serious health problems. In my mind, fluoridation is a no-brainer for the better health of our community.”
It's teeth-grinding news to read that more Americans are heading to hospital emergency departments for dental care. Well, not for dental care, exactly, since it's a hospital, not a dental office. Rather, more Americans are heading to hospital emergency departments for complications from not receiving any dental care, such as infections and pain.
(CBS/AP) Toothaches can be incredibly painful, but painful enough to send you to the emergency room? For a growing number of Americans, the hospital is the first line of treatment for dental care, according to new research from the Pew Center.
More than two-thirds of Americans live in communities with fluoridated drinking water and receive the benefits of this safe, naturally occurring element.
A commitment to fluoridation in your community means less tooth decay, better oral health and improved overall health for you and your family.
Learn more about this safe, natural and effective way to fight dental disease.