Removing fluoride from public water systems in the US would lead to an estimated 25.4 million excess decayed teeth in children and adolescents within five years, along with $9.8 billion in healthcare costs.
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Removing fluoride from public water systems in the US would lead to an estimated 25.4 million excess decayed teeth in children and adolescents within five years, along with $9.8 billion in healthcare costs.