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Was Mary Jo about to paint fluoride on my teeth?—Dana Goodyear, New Yorker, 22 Sep. 2025 An Illinois city with naturally occurring fluoride in its water was another point of comparison.—Anna Clark, ProPublica, 18 Sep. 2025 In addition to whitening agents, the formula includes stannous fluoride, a specific type of fluoride that has antimicrobial properties to help target gingivitis, bad breath, and plaque buildup.—Sophia Panych, Allure, 16 Sep. 2025 There is, however, some emerging evidence linking prenatal fluoride exposure to lower IQs in children, although more studies are needed.—Emily Kay Votruba, EverydayHealth.com, 12 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for fluoride
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