Removing fluoride from water could lead to millions more cavities and higher dental costs
TL;DR
A new study estimates that removing fluoride from water in the US could lead to a 7.5% increase in cavities among children, affecting 25.4 million teeth and costing approximately $9.8 billion, highlighting the public health benefits of water fluoridation despite ongoing political debates and concerns about potential risks.
- 25 million cavities and $9.8 billion: Study estimates the costs of removing fluoride from water statnews.com
- These countries don't fluoridate their water – here's why BBC
- A nationwide fluoride ban would increase kids' cavities by millions, new study finds NBC News
- Opinion | A Dentist’s Perspective on Water Fluoridation WSJ
- National fluoride ban would substantially increase children's tooth decay and dental costs, modeling study finds Medical Xpress
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