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Kennedy's Fluoride Ban Could Cost U.S. Billions in Cavities

5/30/2025

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Robert F. Kennedy Jr. plans to end water fluoridation, raising concerns about its impact on children's brain development. With Utah and Florida leading the charge against fluoride, a study warns that this move could result in 25.4 million more cavities among U.S. children, costing a staggering $9.8 billion. Experts urge a critical reevaluation of fluoride's safety and effectiveness.

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Robert F. Kennedy Jr. plans to end water fluoridation, raising concerns about its impact on children's brain development. With Utah and Florida leading the charge against fluoride, a study warns that this move could result in 25.4 million more cavities among U.S. children, costing a staggering $9.8 billion. Experts urge a critical reevaluation of fluoride's safety and effectiveness.