Water fluoridation protects our kids and saves money
Tooth decay is the #1 childhood chronic condition, and it can cause lifelong health complications. The good news is that it is preventable. Community water fluoridation helps kids grow up with fewer cavities and healthier teeth. It's a simple, affordable public health intervention that has protected oral health in U.S. communities for over 85 years.
Good oral health is essential to overall health. Research links poor oral health to conditions like diabetes, heart disease, stroke, and pregnancy complications. The American Academy of Pediatrics and leading health organizations strongly support water fluoridation to protect health and promote health equity. Fluoride works like a shield to protect teeth from decay and sets children up for healthier lives.
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Why community fluoridation matters
Fewer cavities
25% reduction in tooth decay
Smart investment
Every $1 invested saves $20 in dental care costs for families.
Healthier communities
Good oral health is essential to overall health.
Cheney has a 50-year history of protecting community oral health
Cheney has been fluoridating our water for over 50 years, protecting generations of families and kids from costly, painful tooth decay.
Our commitment to water fluoridation helps Cheney families save money and have brighter futures. Research shows each person in fluoridated communities saves $32.19 per year on dental care – that's $130 in annual savings for a family of four.
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Fluoride occurs naturally everywhere in nature – from our rivers and lakes to the ocean.
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The right balance of fluoride is essential for dental health and overall wellbeing.
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Decades of scientific evidence confirms fluoridation benefits both children and adults.
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Communities that have abandoned fluoridation saw increased dental costs, particularly impacting lower-income families.
Don’t push costs on to families
If we remove fluoride, those savings disappear. Instead, the costs shift to families and emergency rooms. People who can’t afford a dentist will have more tooth decay, more infections, and more dental pain. And when they can’t get regular care, they end up in the ER, which is one of the most expensive places to treat tooth problems.
We also know that oral health is an important part of your overall health. Poor oral health can make other chronic health issues worse, including heart disease, stroke, and pregnancy complications.
Many people struggle to access dental care because of cost concerns and lack of providers that accept their coverage.If we take away fluoride, we’re taking away one of the only forms of protection that’s available to everyone, no matter their income, insurance, or background.
Think about it like this: removing fluoride from the water is like choosing to stop putting oil in your car just to save a few bucks. You might not see a problem right away, but the damage builds up, and fixing it later costs a lot more.
Hear from the experts
Protecting our community's health
Did you know? The US military makes sure that all major military bases (including Fairchild Air Force Base) have the right balance of fluoride to keep our troops and their families healthy.
The balance of fluoride in our water safeguards our children's futures and our families' well-being. Maintaining our current water fluoridation system is a small investment that yields significant returns in dental health and cost savings. Let's make the smart choice for Cheney's future.
