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2024-08-16 04:36:27 UTC - NOT_HELPFUL
Rated by Participant: FB701D6B1BC149C2741F7456513C0F9A887F1C18B95CDA65FAE9E3DEC4D787B8
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Original Note:
While high levels of fluoride can be harmful, water fluoridation is considered safe and effective for preventing tooth decay. The characterization of fluoride as a “toxic waste” is an exaggerated claim that does not reflect the reality of fluoride's effects on health. https://www.dentalhealth.org/fluoride https://www.cdc.gov/fluoridation/about/statement-on-the-evidence-supporting-the-safety-and-effectiveness-of-community-water-fluoridation.html https://www.mcgill.ca/oss/article/health/fluoride-controversy https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/treatments/11195-fluoridehttps://www.dshs.texas.gov/dental-health/fluoride-water-fluoridation https://www.factcheck.org/2024/02/cdc-experts-say-fluoridated-water-is-safe-contrary-to-rfk-jr-s-warnings/ https://www.politifact.com/factchecks/2022/jul/12/facebook-posts/fluoride-safe-your-toothpaste-and-drinking-water-e/
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