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fluoride is good stuff in limited quantity, like many other things.





drinking fluoride in small quantities doesn't have a ton of evidence of benefit. Brushing your teeth with fluoride does.

They at least partly figured out fluoride for brushing teeth and in drinking water was a net positive based on teeth health and natural fluoride levels in wells around the world. CDC estimates it reduces cavities by 25%.



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