Table 3 Costs by current fluoridation status (20-year horizon)
Comparator | Intervention | Fluoridation cost | Dental care cost | Net costa |
|---|---|---|---|---|
No fluoride | Current fluoride | $32 m | -$790 m | -$758 m |
Current fluoride | All fluoride | $144 m | -$788 m | -$644 m |
No fluoride | All fluoride | $177 m | -$1578 m | -$1401 m |