What do health professionals say about fluoride?
Medical and dental experts endorse water fluoridation as the single most effective public health measure to improve oral health. For over 65 years, drinking fluoridated water has been scientifically proven to be safe and effective.

Local, state, and national health organizations emphasize the benefits of fluoridation for community prevention of tooth decay and maintain that fluoride poses no health threat. The Center for Disease Control and Prevention proclaimed fluoridation to be one of the top ten greatest public health achievements of the 20th century.

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1. Does ACWD fluoridate its water?
2. Why do you fluoridate the drinking water?
3. What is fluoride?
4. How much fluoride is added to my water?
5. How does ACWD monitor the fluoride level in my water?
6. What do health professionals say about fluoride?
7. What are the regulations on fluoridating drinking water?
8. Do statewide regulations regarding fluoridation apply to ACWD?
9. Should I use fluoride supplements?
10. Is fluoride okay for my pets?
11. If I have water filter, is it removing the fluoride?
12. If I do not want to drink fluoridated tap water, how can I remove the fluoride?
13. Which organizations endorse water fluoridation?