However, according to New Brunswick Dental Society president and dentist Kelly Manning, fluoridated water is absolutely crucial to preventing tooth decay, especially in kids. She tells CHSJ News she sees a shocking rate of tooth decay as it is.
She tells CHSJ News saving the $177,000 dollars the city spends yearly on fluoride is a poor reason to compromise on public health, and if we take fluoride out we can expect to see a spike in tooth decay. Further, Manning says provinces like Ontario fluoridate their water and have reported no ill effects.
