Kevin E. Hardy, DDS Weighs In On Fluoride Controversy

PHILADELPHIA, PA, October 17, 2012 (Press-News.org) MSN reports that the vote to fluoridate the water supply in Portland, Oregon, has sparked debate regarding the ethics behind adding such a substance to the drinking water of the general public. Kevin E. Hardy, DDS advocates for the measure, as he has seen, from his family's experience, the benefits that fluoridation can provide regarding a reduction in tooth decay and cavities.

The article asserts that, while the city council members in Portland voted in favor of the initiative, opponents of fluoridation "immediately vowed to collect the 20,000 signatures needed within 30 days to force a referendum to put fluoridation on hold." Dr. Hardy and other medical professionals, including those behind the Centers for Disease Control and the American Medical Association, support the effort to add fluoride to drinking water, as it can reduce instances of tooth decay and cavities in children.

"My mother and her family are an excellent case study for the effectiveness of water fluoridation," comments Kevin E. Hardy, DDS. "Citywide water fluoridation began in several pilot communities around the country in 1949, the year my mother was born. Interestingly enough, as a child she developed stronger teeth with fewer cavities than her older siblings, born three and seven years before her. They lived in the same house, ate the same homemade Polish-Lithuanian meals, and used the same brand of toothpaste. The only significant difference was the fluoridation of the water."

Dr. Hardy continues by explaining that some people contend that city water has become excessively fluoridated. Bottled sodas and reconstituted juices from the grocery store, he notes, are frequently produced using fluoridated water. The substance is also found in many processed foods, as well as black and red tea leaves. But the harm that such fluoridation causes to the general public is still up for debate. Dr. Hardy notes that its benefits regarding dental health are not being contested, but rather the principle of adding the substance to the general water supply is what has some individuals opposing the measure.

According to the article, "Opponents of adding fluoride to public water supplies say that the substance is unsafe and that it amounts to mandatory medication without consent. They contend the science remains sketchy, despite more than 65 years of research and experience in the U.S."

Dr. Hardy encourages individuals interested in the benefits of fluoridation to research the issue using resources from trusted medical organizations and professionals.

ABOUT:

Kevin E. Hardy, DDS is a dental professional. An advocate of natural dentistry, he specializes in providing pediatric dental services. A graduate of the University of Notre Dame, Kevin E. Hardy, DDS also holds a Master of Business Administration from Virginia Commonwealth University and his DDS from the Virginia Commonwealth School of Dentistry . Due to his broad education and ability to understand both the medical and business aspects of the dental industry, Kevin E. Hardy, DDS is able to perform both healthcare and business management tasks, thereby strengthening the abilities of his practice to meet and exceed the expectations and needs of patients.

Website: http://kevinehardydds.org/