3 ms·
Decades of science show it’s beneficial, and we keep seeing the outcomes validated in practice. Calgary removed fluoride from drinking water, saw a significant
by stevebmark 2y ago
Decades of science show it’s beneficial, and we keep seeing the outcomes validated in practice. Calgary removed fluoride from drinking water, saw a significant increase in dental carries in children, and is adding it back. [1]
Hawaii does not fluoridate and has high rates of children’s tooth decay [2]
[1] https://www.npr.org/2024/12/13/nx-s1-5224138/calgary-removed-fluoride-from-its-water-supply-a-decade-later-its-adding-it-back https://www.npr.org/2024/12/13/nx-s1-5224138/calgary-removed...
[2] https://www.civilbeat.org/2016/10/hawaii-children-have-highest-prevalence-of-tooth-decay-in-us/ https://www.civilbeat.org/2016/10/hawaii-children-have-highe...
- sothatsit 2y agoThanks, that changes my view on this :)