Greetings!

 

NH House Bill 1416 would prevent communities from fluoridating their local water, denying thousands of New Hampshire children and adults access to this proven strategy for preventing tooth decay. Tell NH legislators to oppose this bill - it's an attack on a proven health practice and it interferes with local communities' rights to continue fluoridating their water.

 

Actions Needed:          

1. Attend the hearing next Tuesday January 10 at 10:45am in LOB 305 to show strong support for community water flouridation in New Hampshire.

2. Pass this information on to friends, family and others in your network and encourage them to attend the hearing.  Let's have a strong showing of community support for flouridation and for children's oral health!

Message: Community water flouridation is a proven strategy for preventing tooth decay - thereby improving children's overall health.  Numerous studies have shown it to be safe and effective and it saves families money by reducing the need to treat diseased teeth.

Background: Numerous studies show that fluoride counteracts tooth decay and strengthens the teeth by fighting harmful acids and drawing calcium back into the teeth.  Studies demonstrate that fluoridated water protects teeth, even in adults.  Community water fluoridation can reduce tooth decay in children by up to 60 percent, and it costs as little as $1 per person, per year.   For more information visit http://nh.ilikemyteeth.org/ and http://www.pewcenteronthestates.org/initiatives_detail.aspx?initiativeID=56534