Removing fluoride from water could increase dental care costs

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• New research suggests removing fluoride from US water would increase tooth decay and dental costs.
• The study estimates over 25 million additional cases of tooth decay and $9.8 billion in costs over five years. 13s
• Fluoride is especially beneficial for children, strengthening developing teeth and helping those with limited dental care access. 1m 51s
• Health officials like Robert F. Kennedy Jr. have raised concerns about fluoride, but dental experts disagree, citing a lack of evidence for harm at current levels. 30s
• The study did not include negative health outcomes, as leading health agencies find no evidence of harm at the levels used in water supplies. 2m 54s