Sample Letter To Elected Officials

[DATE]

The Honorable [CITYOFFICIAL] [OFFICE ADDRESS OF CITYOFFICIAL]

Dear [CITYOFFICIAL],

I am writing to ask you to support Community Water Fluoridation (CWF) for [CITY/TOWN/VILLAGE].

Tooth decay is the number one preventable disease among children age 6-11 and adolescents age 12-19. Focusing on prevention is key to avoiding oral disease, and fluoride is the key to that prevention. A naturally occurring mineral in water, fluoride helps to develop more resilient teeth, preventing further decay by over 25%. Community Water Fluoridation adjusts the fluoride in our water to achieve concentration levels that strengthen teeth.

With oral health being integral to overall health, and with an increased number of people not having access to oral health care, CWF is an easy way to help prevent tooth decay among members of our community, and has been named one of the 10 great public health achievements of the 20th Century by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Endorsed by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the American Academy of Family Physicians, the World Health Organization, the American Dental Association, and other health and medical organizations, Community Water Fluoridation is affordable. For most cities, every $1 invested in water fluoridation saves $38 in dental treatment costs.

As a proud member of our community yourself, I am sure that you share my concern for the future of oral health here in [CITY/TOWN/VILLAGE]. Thank you for your time and efforts to protect and serve [CITY/TOWN/VILLAGE].

Sincerely, [YOUR NAME] [YOUR ADDRESS] [YOUR CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE] [YOUR E-MAIL] [YOUR PHONE NUMBER]