As several states consider banning fluoride in public water, which originated with Utah and Florida's recent prohibitions, their detrimental effects on oral health are becoming a serious concern. A study in JAMA Health Forum forecasts a 7.5% increase in tooth decay could lead to 25 million more cavities, incurring an estimated $9.8 billion in additional dental costs over five years. The negative impact primarily affects low-income children, who already face barriers accessing dental care, highlighting the crucial role fluoride plays in public health.
States' moves to ban fluoride from public water threaten to increase cavities and dental costs, predominantly impacting low-income children dependent on public insurance.
Fluoridated water is an amazing public health intervention that comes straight from the tap... benefits adults, benefits children, but most importantly, low-income families.
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