Fluoridation of Watford’s water supply over the past 11 years has resulted in a “phenomenal” decrease in tooth decay among the town’s children.
This was revealed by the Secretary of State for Social Services, Mr Richard Crossman, at a conference on Wednesday.
The findings of the effects of fluoride in the town’s water are contained in a 43-page report released by the committee of research into fluoridation.
Mr Crossman described the report as “scientifically sensational”.
It reveals, particularly on figures based on the Watford area, that roughly half the tooth decay among children could be prevented if there was a national policy of fluoridation.
This would mean a reduction of 3½ million fillings for children’s teeth a year and a saving to the State of nearly £2½ million.
[From the Watford Observer of July 11, 1969]
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