As the debate over fluoride in water heats up, it’s important for the public to understand its benefits and concerns about overuse. A dentist explains.
Robert F. Kennedy Jr., U.S. President-elect Donald Trump's choice to head the Department of Health and Human Services, has said Trump will call for an end to adding fluoride to public water supplies.
Because the naturally occurring levels of fluoride are not enough to prevent tooth decay and cavities, community water systems have added fluoride to the local drinking water. Tap water is the ...