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Fluoride is neither a nutrient nor essential for healthy teeth. It cures nothing and heals nothing and has never been tested or approved by FDA as safe and effective for human ingestion.
There are many large scientific studies to show that drinking fluoridated water has no positive effect on cavity reduction and to show that it causes cancer, thyroid damage, broken hips, lowered IQ and other health problems. The best source for scientific information on fluoridation can be found here: (
www.fluoridealert.org ).
If fluoride were "proven," there should be evidence of its success in the U.S. state, Kentucky, which has been 100% fluoridated for over 40 years. However, government records show that Kentucky leads the nation in the number of dental cavities in children, and in the number of completely toothless adults. The same ineffectiveness is evident in many states and cities.
Most of Europe (16 countries) has considered and has rejected fluoridation and is 98% fluoride free. The World Health Organization reports that these countries have a better tooth decay rate than any fluoridated country.