Research
Fluoridation in the US has a 60-year record of success in improving dental health.
With so much information available today, it’s not always easy to distinguish the facts from fiction.
With fluoridation, it’s easy. Nearly every reputable organization that has studied fluoridation concludes that it is safe, natural and effective. These sources include the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the U.S. Surgeon General’s office, the American Dental Association and nearly all health and disease management organizations.
The truth about fluoride:
Fluoridation reduces dental decay by up to 40 percent. 11
Fluoride helps control and heal early signs of tooth decay. Teeth especially benefit when they are exposed to a tiny yet regular supply of fluoride (water fluoridated at 1 part per million).
Fluoride levels found in fluoridated water are well within the safe levels issued by the United States Public Health Service and Environmental Protection Agency.
All water sources naturally contain fluoride. Fluoridation is the adjustment of a water source’s fluoride content to the level proven for optimal dental health.
Fluoridation is regarded by experts as one of the most effective public health measures a community can take.
To make sure you’re getting factual information from reputable sources, review the full list of endorsing organizations.
To learn more about the research on the health effects of fluoridation, review the sources.
“Kids with poor dental health miss more school, can be more distracted and can even have speech problems. As a teacher, I see first-hand how dental health can affect a child’s ability to learn and succeed. Our children deserve every health protection available.”
- 6th Grade Teacher, Seattle, WA
