Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has expressed strong opposition to fluoride, a mineral used to prevent dental decay when added to drinking water. Despite scientific consensus on its safety and benefits, he supports bans in states like Utah and Florida. His comments suggest an acceptance of more cavities, which has garnered criticism from dental professionals, who emphasize the disease aspect of cavities and the wider implications for public health. The American Dental Association has voiced significant concerns about the repercussions for communities lacking fluoridated water.
Without fluoride in the water, "you're going to see probably slightly more cavities," RFK Jr. recently admitted on Fox News.
Cavities aren't trivial—they can result in a lot of pain. "Dental decay is a disease," Barry Taylor, executive director of Oregon Dental Association, told me.
The American Dental Association "is very concerned for people of all ages and socioeconomic status" in communities stopping water fluoridation.
He needs to brush his teeth," Taylor said regarding RFK Jr.'s dental health.
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