Community Water Fluoridation
Fluoride is present naturally in all water
sources. Community water fluoridation, has been in affect
for over 50 years,
and is the process
of adjusting
the fluoride content of fluoride-deficient water to the
recommended level for
optimal dental
health. The recommended level is 0.7 - 1.2 parts of fluoride
per million parts water. Water fluoridation
has been proven to reduce
decay in
both children and adults. While water fluoridation is
an extremely effective
and inexpensive
means
of obtaining the fluoride necessary for optimal tooth
decay prevention, not everyone lives in a community
with a centralized, public
or private water
source
that
can be fluoridated. If you do not have community fluoridated
water, consult your dentist for alternative
sources. Manchester’s community
water supply
is fluoridated.
