This article highlights how Bristol is now the worst place for patients to undergo tooth extraction procedures. The author notes how patients in this particular area have a significantly higher amount of teeth taken out by dentists than other areas. Some contribute this factor to the levels of fluoride in the water, but others believe it is because patients simply aren’t going to the dentist or taking care of their teeth often enough.

Key Takeaways:

• “Because of this it’s vital that people have access to a dentist that can offer them appointments when they need it and first class care that prevents problems that, if untreated, could lead to tooth loss.”
• “Community water fluoridation schemes have operated for over 70 years; the first fluoridation scheme was introduced in the US in 1945.
• “The maximum concentration of fluoride allowed in the water is 1.5 mg/l. There is no minimum limit.

“New figures have revealed that Bristol is the worst place in the south west when it comes to needing teeth extractions.Patients in the city are said to be having more teeth taken out by dentists than the rest of the south west.”

https://www.bristolpost.co.uk/8203-why-is-bristol-having-the-most-teeth-out-in-the-south-west/story-30041912-detail/story.html