Study Predicts Severe Consequences Of Removing Fluoride From Water Supply

A recent Harvard study led by Sung Eun Choi and Dr. Lisa Simon analyzed the potential impact of eliminating fluoride from public water systems in the United States. The study, published in JAMA Health Forum, projected that over five years, 25.4 million additional decayed teeth would occur, costing the nation $9.8 billion in dental care. The research focused on children up to 19 years old, highlighting the protective effects of fluoride against tooth decay. Removing fluoride would disproportionately affect children with public insurance or no insurance, exacerbating existing health inequalities. The study also suggested that optimizing fluoride levels in under-fluoridated areas could prevent 22 million decayed teeth and save $9.3 billion over five years.(Studyfinds)