Explained: what is fluoride and why is it in drinking water?
Briefly

Kennedy's claims about fluoride being an industrial waste contradict decades of scientific evidence supporting its addition to water for health benefits, including tooth decay prevention.
Prof. Oliver Jones emphasized that fluoride is a natural substance found in various environments, not a byproduct of industrial processes. This counters the claims about its safety.
According to Prof. Loc Do, fluoride enhances tooth enamel, making it more resistant to decay-causing bacteria, which shows its significant role in public health.
Historically, the correlation between high natural fluoride levels and reduced tooth decay led to the adoption of water fluoridation in the mid-20th century.
Read at www.theguardian.com
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