I NOTICE that a multinational drinks firm is now advertising the fact that it is making its drinks less harmful to children's teeth by reducing sugar levels and fruit acid content.

It is not, however, adding that most beneficial substance for children's teeth, sodium fluoride.

I wonder why?

G SMITH, Bold Street, Blackburn.

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