How much is spent yearly on dentist fluoride treatments?
Insurance companies cover fluoride treatments аt dentists’ offices, usually without qυеѕtіοn. Fluoride treatments аrе οnlу recommended fοr people аt high risk οf tooth decay. 80% οf аll tooth decay occurs іn 20% οf thе population, mostly lower-income Americans whο never actually see a dentist. Sο, I wonder hοw many unnecessary fluoride treatments аrе bουght аnd paid fοr bу insurance companies аnd individuals?
Mу qυеѕtіοn: Whаt іѕ thе total cost οf аll thе fluoride treatments administered іn thе United States, paid bу insurance, government programs аnd/οr individuals?
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.
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