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Community Water Fluoridation
A simple, safe, and cost-effective way to keep Coloradans healthy.
The optimal fluoride level to help prevent tooth decay is 0.7 mg/L. gradient accent
That’s like one drop in 16 gallons of water.
Community water fluoridation is a simple, safe, and cost-effective way to keep Coloradans healthy.
What Is It? gradient accent
It’s the science of testing how much fluoride is already in the local water supply and simply adjusting it to the optimal and safe level. Fluoride is a naturally occurring mineral and exists in all water supplies, including rivers, streams, lakes and oceans.
Why Is It Important? gradient accent
- It’s safe. Hundreds of studies prove it’s safe.
- It’s effective. It keeps teeth strong and reduces tooth decay by 25%.
- It saves money. For every $1 invested by Colorado in drinking water fortification with fluoride, $61 is saved in oral health care costs.
- It’s accessible to everyone. No matter age, education or income level, everyone can stay healthy by drinking tap water.
Optimal water flouridation is 0.7 mg/L.
By drinking a glass of optimally fluoridated water individuals in your community can benefit from cavity protection whether they are at home, work, or school.
Know Your Water Fluoride Level
Visit My Water’s Fluoride (opens in a new window) to look up the fluoride level in your area.
CDPHE, American Academy of Pediatrics and American Dental Association support this important public health strategy to prevent cavities.
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