Did you know fluoride already naturally occurs in our water supply? The term fluoridation simply means adding more to improve dental health.

While the main aim of water #fluoridation in #Hull is to reduce tooth decay in children’s teeth, fluoridation is beneficial for adults too.

Water #fluoridation has been proven to improve oral health in various areas around the UK, including the West Midlands.

#Hull is in the top 10% worst areas in England for dental health. Fluoridation could help to improve our statistics, especially in children.

North Lincolnshire and North East Lincolnshire local authorities currently have water #fluoridation schemes in place.

Has #Fluoridation been shown to increase mortality?

Is toothpaste and #fluoride varnish not enough?

Does #Fluoridation only have a topical effect?

Is #fluoride a poison?

Can children overdose on #fluoride?

Does #Fluoridation cause Down Syndrome?

Has #Fluoridation been linked with any medical conditions?

Does Fluoridation lower your IQ?

As well as showing reductions in tooth decay as a whole, #fluoridation has increased the amount of children who have never had tooth decay.

#Fluoridation and the use of fluoride toothpastes shouldn’t be mutually exclusive. They can work together to improve Hull’s dental health.

In poorer areas of #Hull, tooth decay for 5 year olds is up to 16.8%. A #fluoridation scheme could improve their dental health.

A recent quote from Sara Hurley, Chief Dental Officer for England. #Fluoridation #Hull

Does #Fluoridation only have a topical effect?

Is #fluoride a poison?

Does #Fluoridation cause Down Syndrome?