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USA - Great Fluoride Debate In Ocean Springs

Great Fluoride Debate In Ocean Springs
Posted: Feb 19, 2008 11:47 PM
Updated: Feb 20, 2008 12:27 AM Dentists like Dr. Robbie Everett have long recognized the benefits of fluoride. Many communities have added it to their public water systems.
Ocean Springs is the latest city in South Mississippi to consider adding fluoride to the city's water system. Supporters call it a cost effective way to prevent cavities, especially among children.
"Some studies have shown the benefits of fluoride in the water systems has reduced decay anywhere from 20 to 40 percent," said Dr. Everett.
"I always had fluoride in the water wherever we lived," says Ocean Springs mother of two, Gina Cartwright. She's heard only about the benefits of fluoride and seemed surprised Ocean Springs water wasn't already fluoridated.
"Fewer cavities and it's better for kids' teeth and everything. It's just that, it's good all around. I don't see any detriment to having it for the children," said Cartwright.
The Centers for Disease Control once called the fluoridation of drinking water one of the ten great public health achievements of the 20th century.
But these days, there is growing debate and dispute about the benefits of adding fluoride to public water systems.
"Overexposure of fluoride causes dental flurosis, which is the white and brown stains or mottling of the teeth. They've also determined there is a link between overexposure to fluoride and osteoporosis," said attorney Brent Dunnaway.
Dunnaway is an Ocean Springs father of three who encourages everyone to do some research. He says adding fluoride amounts to putting a hazardous substance in your drinking water.
"People don't realize that they're trying to medicate to prevent something here. We're not talking about a water quality or water purification issue. We're talking about a medication of the water system. And it's a deprivation of rights," he said.
The Mississippi Department of Health advocates putting fluoride in the city's drinking water. In fact, the department promises to pay part of the start up cost if the city decides to go forward with the project.
By Steve Phillips

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