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> Losing fluoride would eliminate billable parts of appointments and even some dental visits costing association members. Isn't this the opposite? Removing fl

> Losing fluoride would eliminate billable parts of appointments and even some dental visits costing association members. Isn't this the opposite? Removing fluoride from drinking water would presumably increase cavities, which would increase business for dentists.

ipaddr 3y ago
Cavities would increase but your checkup appointment becomes unnecessary
- woodruffw 3y ago
  This is contorted. But even if it was true: I’m pretty sure the cost of repairing caries significantly outstrips the cost (both to you and your insurance) for regular checkups.
- sarchertech 3y ago
  Why?
- throw0101d 3y ago
  Typical costs in Ontario, Canada for checkup and cleaning is CA$ 150 (what I've generally paid the last few years†): * https://thedentalteam.ca/cost-of-dental-cleaning-in-ontario/ https://thedentalteam.ca/cost-of-dental-cleaning-in-ontario/ * https://www.archerdental.ca/oda-fee-guide-recommended-prices-for-dental-service/ https://www.archerdental.ca/oda-fee-guide-recommended-prices... I don't think dealing with "cavities" (plural) would be cheaper. And as the folks in the city of Calgary (AB) found up, cavity rates will go up: * https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/calgary/tooth-decay-calgary-fluoride-water-1.3450616 https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/calgary/tooth-decay-calgary-f... Windsor (ON) decided to start adding it back in for public health reasons: > According to the latest oral health report[1] from WECHU, the percentage of children with "decay and/or requiring urgent care" in 2016/2017 increased by 51 per cent compared to 2011/2012. > "The most alarming trend was the three-fold increase in the proportion of children eligible for topical fluorides," the report reads. * https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/windsor/fluoride-water-system-windsor-essex-1.6309405 https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/windsor/fluoride-water-system... † Many years I only go once a year, even though official advice is twice, since I've thankfully generally not experienced many dental problems.

ipaddr 3y ago

Cavities would increase but your checkup appointment becomes unnecessary

woodruffw 3y ago
This is contorted. But even if it was true: I’m pretty sure the cost of repairing caries significantly outstrips the cost (both to you and your insurance) for regular checkups.
sarchertech 3y ago
Why?
throw0101d 3y ago
Typical costs in Ontario, Canada for checkup and cleaning is CA$ 150 (what I've generally paid the last few years†): * https://thedentalteam.ca/cost-of-dental-cleaning-in-ontario/ https://thedentalteam.ca/cost-of-dental-cleaning-in-ontario/ * https://www.archerdental.ca/oda-fee-guide-recommended-prices-for-dental-service/ https://www.archerdental.ca/oda-fee-guide-recommended-prices... I don't think dealing with "cavities" (plural) would be cheaper. And as the folks in the city of Calgary (AB) found up, cavity rates will go up: * https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/calgary/tooth-decay-calgary-fluoride-water-1.3450616 https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/calgary/tooth-decay-calgary-f... Windsor (ON) decided to start adding it back in for public health reasons: > According to the latest oral health report[1] from WECHU, the percentage of children with "decay and/or requiring urgent care" in 2016/2017 increased by 51 per cent compared to 2011/2012. > "The most alarming trend was the three-fold increase in the proportion of children eligible for topical fluorides," the report reads. * https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/windsor/fluoride-water-system-windsor-essex-1.6309405 https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/windsor/fluoride-water-system... † Many years I only go once a year, even though official advice is twice, since I've thankfully generally not experienced many dental problems.