In Juneau, Alaska, the decision to stop fluoridating water in 2007 led to a significant increase in cavity-related procedures among adolescents, disproving anti-fluoride claims.
A 2018 study found that adolescents in Juneau had a 25% higher chance of needing dental procedures post-fluoride ban, highlighting the consequences of removing fluoride.
Dental care costs soared by 73% after the fluoride ban in Juneau, indicating that removing fluoride not only increased tooth decay but also financial burdens on families.
Fluoridated water is credited with a 25% reduction in tooth decay among Americans, making its potential ban a concerning public health threat.
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