AGED nearly 80 and with a thyroid problem and no natural teeth, I cannot understand why I should be compelled to have fluoride in my drinking water.

I suggest solving bad dental health in the majority of cases, is education, and the use of toothbrush and paste combined with a sensible diet.

This would not involve those who do not need this dental treatment.

Those who are responsible for making the final decision to add fluoride to drinking water must be absolutely sure it will have no detrimental effect on health.

F DOWN, Sholing, Southampton.