Community water fluoridation is beneficial to oral health.

Rosa Martinez

Benefits of natural water fluoridation were noticed in 1930 by Dr. Frederick Mckay.

In 1945, Grand Rapids, Michigan became the first city in the world to fluoridate its drinking water.

After the15 yr. study the results had proved that fluoride hardened tooth enamel making teeth less susceptible to decay.

What is fluoride?Fluoride is the ionic form of the element

fluorine.Fluoride is the 13th most abundant element

on the earth’s crust, and widely distributed in nature.

Fluoride is added to drinking water because :It reduces the prevalence of tooth decay in

local populations.Fluoride is added to the water in

communities who wish to fluoridate. It is only added where the content of fluoride is less than the recommended amount of 0.7 to 1.2 ppm.

This concentration provides the optimal health benefit, to protect from adverse effects.

Fluoride vs. no Fluoride

Facts on fluorideFruits, vegetable, and cereals have small

amounts of fluorideSea foods and tea leaves have rich amounts

of fluoride.Fluoride hardens tooth enamel by converting

HYDROXYAPATITE CRYSTALS to FLUORAPATITE.

Fluorapatite is less vulnerable to damage from plaque acids.

Teeth are less prone to cavities, providing a healthy and beautiful smile.

SourcesChief source of fluoride: water, topical agents.Small amounts: fresh fruits, eggs, and

Vegetables. Rich amounts: sea foods,And tea leaves.

Sources Of

Fluoride

toothpaste w/fluoride

Fluoride supplemen

ts

Fl water supplies

Foods processed

w/fluoridatedwater

Mouthwash w/fluoride

Dental fluorosis?Dental fluorosis is caused by the

inappropriate use of fluoride.Fluorosis is a defect of tooth enamel caused

by fluoride’s interference with tooth-forming cells.

Mild dental fluorosis Severe dental fluorosis

Mild Fluorosis Severe Fluorosis

The American Dental Association recommends water fluoridation of community water supplies because it is safe, effective and necessary in preventing tooth decay.

Water fluoridation is one of the most effective public measure for the prevention of dental carries. Everyone can take advantage of this benefit from the convenience of their own home by simply choosing to drink and cook with fluoridated tap water.

sourceswww.cdc.gov/fluoridation/basics/hppt://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/preview/

mmwrhtml/rr5014a1.htm