Fluoride in Water Debate

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Why is fluoride added to drinking water?

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In 1945 , Grand Rapids , Michigan , became the first city in the world to approve a pilot water fluoridation program.

A review of over 150 studies showed that fluoridated toothpaste may not be as effective at preventing cavities as it was in the 1970s .

Fluoridated water provides a baseline level of protection for lower-income people who may not have consistent access to fluoride toothpaste.

Dental fluorosis and skeletal fluorosis generally occur in regions with abnormally high levels of natural fluoride deposits that leach into the water supply.

Skeletal fluorosis requires extremely high amounts of fluoride exposure, but dental fluorosis can occur due to low-level fluoride exposure through artificially fluoridated water.

A study by the U.S. National Toxicology Program found fluoride exposure was associated with lower IQ in children.

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