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A return of
$20
for every $1 invested
• Less expensive dental
treatments needed
• Saves communities and
families money
Water fluoridation improves oral health and reaches everyone in the community.
25%
fewer cavities
than communities without
water fluoridation
leading to:
• Less pain
• Less fillings and teeth pulled
• Less missed days of school
and work
Communities Benefit from Water Fluoridation
Water fluoridation is safe, effective, and saves communities money.
On average, communities with water
fluoridation experience:
Visit www.cdc.gov/fluoridation for information about
community water fluoridation.
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A return of
$20
for every $1 invested
• Less expensive dental
treatments needed
• Saves communities and
families money
Water fluoridation improves oral health and reaches everyone in the community.
25%
fewer cavities
than communities without
water fluoridation
leading to:
• Less pain
• Less fillings and teeth pulled
• Less missed days of school
and work
Communities Benefit from Water Fluoridation
Water fluoridation is safe, effective, and saves communities money.
On average, communities with water
fluoridation experience:
Visit www.cdc.gov/fluoridation for information about
community water fluoridation.
CS289123-C
