Reuters news agency reported children living in Alaska Native villages are four times more prone to tooth decay than those living elsewhere in the U.S. The study conducted by the federal Centers for Disease Control and the Alaska Department of Health and Social Services found harmful contributing factors may be the lack of fluoridated waters and the high-sugar carbonated soft drinks. According to Dr. Brad Whistler, co-author of the research, this may not be an issue at an early age, but it may cause serious teeth problems later on.

In many villages, the water-system infrastructure is underdeveloped and drinking water lacks fluoride, a preventive tooth decay factor. The study co-author added: ‘The number one emphasis of this article that we’re looking at is the role of fluoridation. Most parts of rural Alaska are not fluoridated.’ The reason is that not many technicians agree to work on developing it in these distant areas and at such low temperatures. The advice given by the CDC is that children should at least regularly use fluoride toothpaste. Furthermore, following an analysis of the dietary pattern of 248 children revealed they have unhealthy habits, consuming many sugary foods and beverages. ‘When they smile, you see a lot of silver teeth,’ Whistler said.

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