THE debate over whether we should add fluoride to the town's water or not is still rumbling on - years after the original proposal was made.
Bolton's children have some of the worst teeth in the country, but is it right to mass medicate everyone to stop the rot?
No, says Bolton MP David Crausby, who wants a referendum on the subject. Yes, say Bolton Primary Care Trust health chiefs and the majority of dentists.
Children's bad teeth are indicative of them being allowed to eat and drink too many sweets and fizzy drinks.
If parents reduced this intake the state of Bolton children's teeth would be much better, and the issue of fluoride might not be as divisive as it currently is.
There should be a full and final debate on the subject of whether fluoride should be added to the town's water supply or not. That should be followed by a referendum, the result of which should be final.
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