… Yet despite Kennedy’s looming advisement, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration says the decision to fluoridate a water supply is made by state or local municipalities, and is not mandated by the Environmental Protection Agency or any other federal body. Fluoridation is common in California and throughout the country, while studies have shown it can help populations improve oral health, particularly in lower income areas. A CDC study suggested fluoridation saved an estimated $6.5 billion a year in dental treatment costs.

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