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CDC: Water Fluoridation Promotional Resources.

These resources were developed to help partners communicate with their members and constituents about community water fluoridation. Each is downloadable and printable for electronic posting or distribution.

How Fluoride Works

How Fluoride Works shows how fluoride protects the teeth and mouth.

Fluoride in drinking water is taken in by teeth still developing below the gum to help create a strong surface, protecting the teeth from cavities. In children and adults teeth are bathed in fluoride when drinking water, giving teeth the fluoride they need all day long. Acid produced by bacteria in the mouth can create holes in the surface of the teeth. Fluoride helps protect and rebuild this surface, preventing about 25% of cavities.

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Fluoride in drinking water is taken in by teeth still developing below the gum to help create a strong surface, protecting the teeth from cavities. In children and adults teeth are bathed in fluoride when drinking water, giving teeth the fluoride they need all day long. Acid produced by bacteria in the mouth can create holes in the surface of the teeth. Fluoride helps protect and rebuild this surface, preventing about 25% of cavities.

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Messages for Social Media

Fluoride in drinking water is taken in by teeth still developing below the gum to help create a strong surface, protecting the teeth from cavities. In children and adults teeth are bathed in fluoride when drinking water, giving teeth the fluoride they need all day long. Acid produced by bacteria in the mouth can create holes in the surface of the teeth. Fluoride helps protect and rebuild this surface, preventing about 25% of cavities.

Creates a strong surface

In children and adults teeth are bathed in fluoride when drinking water, giving teeth the fluoride they need all day long. Image of a single molar dipping into a pool, smiling mouth with sparkling teeth.

Protects teeth all day long

Illustration of man building a brick wall. Text: Acid produced by bacteria in the mouth can create holes in the surface of the teeth. Fluoride helps protect and rebuild this surface, preventing about 25% of cavities.

Rebuilds tooth surfaces

Community Water Fluoridation

Community Water Fluoridation Facts

Community Water Fluoridation

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Communities Benefit from Water Fluoridation

Communities Benefit from Water Fluoridation

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Smile, Because You Can

Smile, Because You Can highlights the history of water fluoridation to improve oral health.

Fluoride in drinking water is taken in by teeth still developing below the gum to help create a strong surface, protecting the teeth from cavities. In children and adults teeth are bathed in fluoride when drinking water, giving teeth the fluoride they need all day long. Acid produced by bacteria in the mouth can create holes in the surface of the teeth. Fluoride helps protect and rebuild this surface, preventing about 25% of cavities.

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Water with Fluoride Builds a Foundation for Healthy Teeth

Water with Fluoride Builds a Foundation for Healthy Teeth highlights the importance of fluoridated water as part of a simple strategy for caring for your teeth.

Water with fluoride builds a foundation for healthy teeth

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Water with fluoride builds a foundation for healthy teeth

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Celebrating 75+ Years of Community Water Fluoridation

Over 75 years of community water fluoridation

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Meet John & Joe

Meet John & Joe recognizes how communities benefit from water fluoridation.

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Meet John & Joe poster

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Meet John & Joe poster

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Page last reviewed: May 4, 2021

Content source: Division of Oral Health, National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotionn