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Study Reveals What a Lifetime of Exposure to Fluoride in Drinking Water Does to Cognition
Fluoride does a world of good for your teeth, but its inclusion in drinking water is not without controversy .
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Fluoride does a world of good for your teeth, but its inclusion in drinking water is not without controversy . While there's little doubt about its ability to help prevent tooth decay , public concerns about fluoride's potential harms have fueled opposition to water fluoridation for decades, with Utah and Florida becoming the first US states to ban water fluoridation last year.
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