WSSC restores fluoride levels in drinking water | Local dentist explains impact on teeth
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Why it matters for dental
Restoration of fluoride in Washington-area municipal water may modestly reduce caries incidence, but the effect is strongest in practices serving children and low-income patients; owners and Medicaid-heavy clinics should monitor local caries trends to gauge any shift in restorative workload.
Key points
- WSSC (Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission) has returned fluoride to drinking water after an unspecified interruption.
- Local dentist quoted by WUSA9 attributes the change to measurable cavity reduction in pediatric patients.
- Source does not provide an effective date or concentration level restored; impact on private-pay or adult populations not addressed.
Who should care
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