Fluoridation Fails Minnesota

Thousands of Minnesotans go without regular dental care - StarTribune.com



 Some 400,000 preschoolers turned up at Minnesota
hospitals with severe oral complaints from 2007 to 2012, according to the
Minnesota Department of Health. Overall, Minnesotans racked up $80 million in
hospital bills over five years for oral care that could have been avoided by
regular dental visits.

Fluoridation Fails Seniors

POINT OF VIEW: Seniors key to talks about dental plans for poor | www.palmbeachpost.com:



Florida is 78% fluoridated, Yet, "Nearly one-third of older adults have untreated tooth decay."



"The listing of dentists for basic dental
services (one to two cleanings per year, X-rays) in each plan may
include 20 dentists. But calling any listed provider reveals that
perhaps 10 percent accept adults. The rest serve only children. Frail,
impaired, under-educated and other seniors are not able to maneuver the
system to find out how to proceed."