What Would Happen If We Removed Fluoride from Water?

Stat: “A new study tried to predict the consequences if the rest of the nation were to follow suit. In five years, the researchers estimated, 7.5% more U.S. children ages 0-19 would get cavities, affecting 25.4 million additional teeth and costing the country around $9.8 billion.”

“While these findings are worrisome, several experts said, they were unsure if the new data would move the needle on a debate that has become so heated and politicized.”