Five reasons to keep fluoride in city water sources

Recent discussion regarding the addition of fluoride in city water continues to be a debate with the Florida surgeon general’s guidance, leaving many children at risk of developing cavities. Fluoride has been used for years to protect and strengthen teeth and continues to be integrated into city water sources across the United States. However, misinformation may lead the state of Florida to remove fluoride from city water sources. Let’s look at how fluoride works and five reasons our team at Garazi Periodontics and Dental Implants of Miami, Florida, recommends leaving fluoride in city water sources.

What is fluoride, and how does it protect the teeth?

Fluoride is a naturally occurring mineral found in soil, water, and various foods. It strengthens the enamel of teeth, making them more resistant to acid attacks from bacteria and sugars in our diet. This helps prevent cavities and tooth decay. With fluoride in city water sources, we can take extra steps to protect our smiles.

Five reasons to keep fluoride in city water sources

• The American Dental Association, as well as the American Academy of Pediatrics and the Florida Dental Association, recommends water fluoridation.
• Water fluoridation is proven to be safe. It has been used for over seven decades, and when administered at proper levels, it can reduce tooth decay in children by approximately 25%.
• Since the 1950s, over 70% of communities nationwide have added fluoride to city drinking water. Fluoride in city water can strengthen children’s teeth as they grow.
• In the communities of Windsor and Essex in Canada, since the removal of fluoride in city water, the number of young children who had been treated for tooth decay or urgent dental treatments within a two-year period increased by 51%.
• Homes with lower incomes have shown that children in these households are less likely to brush their teeth as often as recommended, leaving fluoride in water as the only way they obtain fluoride for some individuals and families.

Who can I visit to learn more about fluoride and its use in dentistry?

If you are a resident of the Miami, Florida, area, we invite you to educate yourself further on the advantages of integrative fluoride into city drinking water and support legislation that ensures it remains in our water sources. Drs. Isaac and David Garazi of Garazi Periodontics and Dental Implants are dedicated to providing the health and wellness of patient smiles in the community. Call (305) 690-0611 today to request a visit to 20800 West Dixie Highway and get started taking care of your smile with the help of our experienced dental team.

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