Therates of tooth decay in Washington children
are higher today than they were in 1994 and 2000.
45 percent of preschool and 60 percent of
elementary school children have decay.
Community water fluoridation reduces decay
by up to 40 percent.
Fluoridation's benefits
Fluoride has been shown to be both safe and highly effective at
preventing oral disease in children and adults - especially seniors.
More than 60 years of experience and 170 million people benefiting from
fluoridated water provides living proof that fluoridation is the most
effective tool for fighting oral disease.
Water fluoridation
means real savings for families, businesses and taxpayers. A
non-profit foundation will pay for the costs of fluoridation equipment.
Water fluoridation will cost just pennies per person per month.
We all could enjoy a lifetime of health benefits for less than the
cost of a soda each year.
The following are materials are available for supporting
community water fluoridation.
