Fluoride ‘safe and effective’, says study

A study has said fluoride can improve the dental health of children, just days after the Government launched a review into whether the chemical should be banned from Ireland’s water supply.

The conclusion has been drawn by Britain’s health advisory body, Public Health England, as part of the first ever national report on the issue in the NHS.

According to the detailed research, which can be read in full at www.irishexaminer.com, children living in areas where water fluoridation schemes are in place are far less likely to have tooth decay than those in other locations.