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The American Dental Association says studies prove fluoridation reduces dental decay by at least a quarter in children and adults — even with widespread availability to fluoride toothpaste.

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whether dietary fluoride or through their toothpaste,” Ballard said. “I believe in people having the choice.” But health agencies and organizations stand by the decades-long practice ...

And through what you're doing, good hygiene, having fluoride in your water, using a fluoridated toothpaste, those are complementary.” Fluoridated water reduces cavities by 25% in children and ...

“You will have a lot less cavities and less severe cavities. And through what you're doing, good hygiene, having fluoride in your water, using a fluoridated toothpaste, those are complementary.” ...