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A member asked:
Why is fluoride toothpaste safe while fluorinated water is not?
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Both are safe: Don't know what you've read or heard, but both will help prevent tooth decay.
Answered 12/22/2014
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Wrong statement: Fluoride toothpaste and water is the most widely used and rigorously evaluated for safety. It is well known that fluoride helps prevent and even reverse the early stages of tooth decay.
Answered 4/3/2015
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