USA - By Dick Diercks, executive director, Minnesota Dental Association Minneapolis
Letter: Fluoride in water supply a good thing for our health By Dick Diercks, executive director, Minnesota Dental Association Minneapolis
St. Cloud-area member dentists of the Minnesota Dental Association want readers to know that fluoridation of community water supplies is considered one of the most significant public health advances of the 20th century and one of the safest, most cost-effective ways to increase overall health. Community water fluoridation benefits everyone, especially those without access to regular dental care. It is the most efficient way to prevent one of the most common childhood diseases — tooth decay.The MDA also wants parents to be mindful of properly caring for their young children to make sure their children receive the proper amount of fluoride. For fluoride toothpaste, parents and caregivers should ensure that young children use an appropriate size toothbrush with a small brushing surface and only a pea-sized amount of fluoride toothpaste at each brushing. Unless advised to do so by a dentist or other health professional, parents should not use fluoride toothpaste for children younger than age 2. Children should only receive dietary supplemental fluoride tablets or drops as prescribed by their physician or dentist based on the dietary fluoride supplement schedule approved by the American Academy of Pediatrics and the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry. Supplements are not recommended for children younger than 6 months.The MDA supports community water fluoridation as the single most effective public health measure to prevent tooth decay. It is a powerful strategy to reduce disparities in tooth decay among different populations and is more cost effective than other forms of fluoride treatments or applications. More than 100 organizations recognize the public health benefit. including the U.S. Public Health Service, American Medical Association, American Cancer Society, American Academy of Pediatrics and World Health Organization. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has listed community water fluoridation as one of 10 great public health achievements of the 20th century.
Completely safe, be assured.
St. Cloud-area member dentists of the Minnesota Dental Association want readers to know that fluoridation of community water supplies is considered one of the most significant public health advances of the 20th century and one of the safest, most cost-effective ways to increase overall health. Community water fluoridation benefits everyone, especially those without access to regular dental care. It is the most efficient way to prevent one of the most common childhood diseases — tooth decay.The MDA also wants parents to be mindful of properly caring for their young children to make sure their children receive the proper amount of fluoride. For fluoride toothpaste, parents and caregivers should ensure that young children use an appropriate size toothbrush with a small brushing surface and only a pea-sized amount of fluoride toothpaste at each brushing. Unless advised to do so by a dentist or other health professional, parents should not use fluoride toothpaste for children younger than age 2. Children should only receive dietary supplemental fluoride tablets or drops as prescribed by their physician or dentist based on the dietary fluoride supplement schedule approved by the American Academy of Pediatrics and the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry. Supplements are not recommended for children younger than 6 months.The MDA supports community water fluoridation as the single most effective public health measure to prevent tooth decay. It is a powerful strategy to reduce disparities in tooth decay among different populations and is more cost effective than other forms of fluoride treatments or applications. More than 100 organizations recognize the public health benefit. including the U.S. Public Health Service, American Medical Association, American Cancer Society, American Academy of Pediatrics and World Health Organization. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has listed community water fluoridation as one of 10 great public health achievements of the 20th century.
Completely safe, be assured.
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