Controversies in Science/Water fluoridation/A Critique of Community water fluoridation and caries prevention a critical review

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We Already Have Fewer Cavities
The use of toothpaste already exposes the teeth to appropriate amounts fluoride, without the inclusion of fluoride in water, although this can be effected simply by human routines and habits. Several studies conducted in fluoridated and non-fluoridated communities suggested that this method of delivering fluoride may be unnecessary for caries prevention, particularly in the industrialized countries where the caries level has became low.

Methods
Laboratory investigations show that saliva and plaque fluids with low levels of fluoride (0.03ppm or higher) reduces the rates of demineralization and caries in teeth. .

Results
Laboratory tests prove that in more established populations water fluoridation is not significant due to more frequent topical fluoridation, whereas in less established populations CWF is more effective in preventing caries due to less accessibility to topical fluoridation. .