It’s In The Water: The Debate Over Fluoridation Lives On

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Many people take for granted the addition of fluoride into public drinking water systems that aims to prevent tooth decay. It’s a seven-decade-old public health effort. But it’s not nearly as universally accepted as one might think.
At least seven cities or towns across the country debated it just this summer.
For example, Wellington, Fla., decided to add fluoride back into the water in July after the city council voted two years ago to remov