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Nature’s Way to Prevent Tooth Decay: Water Fluoridation
  
Abstract Fluoride, which is found in water, rocks, and soil, prevents tooth decay.  Fluoride is safe and benefits everyone in the community by saving money on costly dental treatments. Health managers and program administrators may use this information to demonstrate the benefits of drinking fluoridated water.
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Some communities are lucky enough to have naturally occurring optimal levels of fluoride in their water supplies. However, most are not. Adjusting the fluoride to an optimal level in the water supplies of these communities can help prevent tooth decay. Thousands of communities worldwide have reduced rates of tooth decay and improved oral health among their residents through water fluoridation. Full text» [PDF, 117 KB]

Nature’s Way to Prevent Tooth Decay: Water Fluoridation. HHS/CDC. 2006. English. [PDF, 117 KB].