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SharonAnn

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2. My brother and I had lots of cavities growing up. Our 6 younger siblings did not.

Reply to MagaSmash (Original post)

Thu May 1, 2025, 12:21 PM

May 1

The difference? The younger ones grew up with fluoridated water. We were over 10 when it started.
That’s enough of a sample size for me.

Also, given the availability of vitamin and mineral supplements, should we stop enriching bread?

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What happened when Calgary removed Fluoride from its Water Supply. - PBS Newshour [View all] MagaSmash May 1 OP

Those teeth hurt my soul UpInArms May 1 #1

My brother and I had lots of cavities growing up. Our 6 younger siblings did not. SharonAnn May 1 #2

RFKJr is a threat to mankind - PERIOD. NoMoreRepugs May 1 #3

He's the worm in our collective brain Blue Owl May 1 #4

I've had a lot of hardware put into my mouth PJMcK May 1 #5

So, F in water is for 10% to not have cavities? Festivito May 2 #6

In Israel.... Behind the Aegis May 2 #7

When I was really young, my brother and I took fluoride pills daily along with our vitamin pill Rhiannon12866 May 2 #8