Protecting children and adults against tooth decay [citation needed] Repairing early white spot lesions found on the tooth surface that may develop into cavities. [citation needed] Helps prevent premature tooth loss of baby teeth due to decay and overall assists in guiding the adult teeth to correct tooth eruption. [citation needed] Aids in the prevention of invasive dental treatment therefore reducing the amount of money spent on dental treatment [citation needed] Provides an overall community advantage, especially individuals from low socioeconomic communities, who have less access to other forms of fluoride treatments [citation needed] Evidence confirms that water fluoridation is a safe and effective way to help protect teeth against decay [citation needed] The addition of fluoride to the water does not alter the taste or smell of the drinking water [citation needed]