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We can argue about the relative safety of fluoride to the human body. Maybe there's a middle ground somewhere, but saying that it is hazardous to your health in
by DantesKite 5y ago
We can argue about the relative safety of fluoride to the human body. Maybe there's a middle ground somewhere, but saying that it is hazardous to your health in excess amounts and that those excess amounts can be found in tap-water isn't controversial nor is it misinformation.
For example, as a very basic, low-level example, exposing children to fluoride early on when teeth are forming causes dental fluorosis. This is well-known, well-studied, and not at all controversial. And in fact, tap water is the most common source of dental fluorosis.[1]
Now there are clear benefits to fluoride: It can be used in a variety of circumstances and probably has done humanity a net good, especially in areas where dental hygiene (for whatever reason) isn't well understood or well-practiced.
But there's clearly a level where it's not safe to expose to human beings.
[1] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dental_fluorosis https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dental_fluorosis