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2024-07-09 17:17:42 UTC - HELPFUL
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The chemicals used for water fluoridation are indeed derived from industrial processes, specifically the phosphate fertilizer industry. However, they are purified to meet safety standards and have been shown to be effective in reducing tooth decay. https://furrowpump.com/water-fluoridation-additives-cdc/ https://www.in.gov/health/eph/water-fluoridation-program/questions-and-answers-about-fluoridation/ https://www.nature.com/articles/4812863 https://ec.europa.eu/health/scientific_committees/opinions_layman/fluoridation/fr/l-3/2.htm https://www.ada.org/resources/community-initiatives/fluoride-in-water https://www.politifact.com/factchecks/2022/jul/12/facebook-posts/fluoride-safe-your-toothpaste-and-drinking-water-e/ https://theconversation.com/four-myths-about-water-fluoridation-and-why-theyre-wrong-80669 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Water_fluoridation
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