USA - Video includes NYSC spokesman

Should your drinking water be required to have fluoride in it? It's an issue that's actually been debated for quite some time, but is now gaining some steam after a California study shows one out of four children in that state have tooth decay. Albany is one of just a few communities in the Capital Region that don't have fluoride in its drinking water. Seventy percent of communities in New York add fluoride to the water, and dentists say that's a good thing. Dentists in favor say that areas that have fluoridation have a lower rate of dental decay. The New York State Coalition opposed to fluoridation says that children get enough fluoride in everyday products like soda, fruit juices, tea, infant formula, bottled water, and salt. The coalition argues that over consumption of fluoride can lead to a condition called Dental Fluorisis. Symptoms include white spots on the enamel, discoloration, or decay. There is apparently no clear winner on the issue. Dr. Gabreil McGarry suggests that while fluoride has positive effects it is important to focus on overall dental health. This includes taking children to the dentist for regular cleanings and making sure they brush regularly.