New proposals on water fluoridation offers fresh hope for nation's oral health

The proposals are welcomed by the Oral Health Foundation who have been lobbying for water fluoridation to be extended for many years.

If implemented, this will help ease the process of water fluoridation for local communities and give the oral health of the nation a much needed boost.

The addition of fluoride to water has been researched for more than 75 years, and water fluoridation has been proven to reduce decay by 35%¹. Fluoride can greatly help dental health by strengthening the tooth enamel, making it more resistant to tooth decay.

The draft bill, entitled ‘Integration and Innovation: working together to improve health and social care for all’, lays out plans for the government to take responsibility for the funding and implementation of water fluoridation, putting it in a position to drive forward and implement schemes.