Turning off fluoride tap in Rocky takes interesting twist

THE fluoride debate has taken an interesting twist on The Bulletin's website.

People have been commenting on the story about the Yeppoon dentist, John Christensen, saying taking fluoride out of Rockhampton's water supply would be a mistake.

One of the arguments that have been raised is the impact of fluoridated water on people with hypersensitive skin.
Another is the savings to the Rockhampton Regional Council by dumping this program.

The immunisation debate has even been thrown in to this debate in reference to people Googling and thinking they were now experts on the matter.

SupernaturGal from The Range says - "Panicky people hear a nonsense story, Google it, read only that side of the story, panic and decide that they are then 'experts' on the subject, apparently more knowledged than any of the experts and dentists. It's the same mindset as the immunisation debate and I'd bet that most who oppose fluoride oppose that too."

Zetec51 from Gracemere says "For fluoride to work, kids have to drink water. How may kids drink water??? And if parents got their children to brush their teeth, kids would get fluoride. No need for forced medication. What's next add Prozac to stop us going crazy??????"

Meanwhile, 151 people have cast votes in The Bulletin's poll as of today.

We asked: Do you believe fluoride in water supplies reduces tooth decay?

As of 8am today, 45% of voters say Yes, 50% say no and 3% are undecided.