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Re:94% of Tap Water in the U.S. Is Contaminated by Microplas... by skyyler on Thursday September 15, 2022 @01:23PM (#32855407)
What's the problem with fluoride?
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Re:94% of Tap Water in the U.S. Is Contaminated by Microplas... by amanaplanacanal on Thursday September 15, 2022 @02:49PM (#32856718)
One possible issue is that flouride has antibacterial properties and changes the microbiology of the mouth. This has some obvious good effects (fewer cavities) but might have other unknown side effects.
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Re:94% of Tap Water in the U.S. Is Contaminated by Microplas... by tmn on Thursday September 15, 2022 @06:17PM (#32859154)
I’d personally rather avoid something toxic (even if only small doses). My teeth will be fine
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