How much is spent yearly on dentist fluoride treatments?
Insurance companies cover fluoride treatments at dentists' offices, usually without question. Fluoride treatments are only recommended for people at high risk of tooth decay. 80% of all tooth decay occurs in 20% of the population, mostly lower-income Americans who never actually see a dentist. So, I wonder how many unnecessary fluoride treatments are bought and paid for by insurance companies and individuals?
My question: What is the total cost of all the fluoride treatments administered in the United States, paid by insurance, government programs and/or individuals?
fluoride treatments are not that costly, and very few individuals would not benefit from one. Especially lower income uninformed people. So if there is one treatment the insurance or state will provide it is a drop in a deep pit but its a step up for those who need it. Why do you think toothpaste has fluoride,it strengthens teeth it penetrates to protect from starting decay and also keeps the growth and spreading down. Fluoride is one of the most inexpensive and effective ways to lessen decay and lesions in undeveloped populations. Fluoride is not a misused treatment its a beneficial one we can all use without question
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April 17th, 2009 at 7:08 pm
Neglect of the teeth and unhygenic ways lead the way to the dentist. Its the US govts fault for not educating the people on the necessities to a better healthy life. All the people think about is drugs and guns and crime and abuse and rape and murder. Today there was another shoot out in Cleveland by a 14 yrs old. This is what they do in schools. Its a regular affair.
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April 17th, 2009 at 7:55 pm
fluoride treatments are not that costly, and very few individuals would not benefit from one. Especially lower income uninformed people. So if there is one treatment the insurance or state will provide it is a drop in a deep pit but its a step up for those who need it. Why do you think toothpaste has fluoride,it strengthens teeth it penetrates to protect from starting decay and also keeps the growth and spreading down. Fluoride is one of the most inexpensive and effective ways to lessen decay and lesions in undeveloped populations. Fluoride is not a misused treatment its a beneficial one we can all use without question
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