BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) – Dentists are encouraging residents to find alternative ways to prevent tooth decay now that Birmingham’s water no longer contains fluoride.
Tooth decay cases are 15% higher in children in Alabama cities that don’t put fluoride in their water, according to Dr. Stephen Mitchell with the Sparks Dental Clinic at UAB.
“I think what we will see is a rise in tooth decay,” Mitchell said…