fluoridated
adjective
fluo·ri·dat·ed
ˈflu̇r-ə-ˌdā-təd 
ˈflȯr-
: having added fluoride
fluoridated toothpaste
Fish, fish products, and tea contain the highest concentration of fluorine. Cooking in fluoridated water raises the levels in many foods.—
Sue Rodwell Williams
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Access to fluoridated water — which helps prevent tooth decay — also varies by state.
—Alexis Simmerman, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
Numerous studies have showed that fluoridated water reduces the prevalence of cavities in children and adults, as the fluoride replaces minerals in tooth enamel that acid breaks down.
—Dan Gooding
gabe Whisnant, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 June 2025
This positive impact held true among school children of various ages in preschool through high school, in rural or urban areas and in communities with and without fluoridated tap water.
—Christina Scherrer, The Conversation, 25 June 2025
Thanks to fluoridated water, childhood and adult cavities have been reduced by about 25%.
—Samantha Korn, Sun Sentinel, 24 June 2025
According to a report by U.S. News, states with the highest proportion of residents receiving fluoridated drinking water were Minnesota, Illinois and Kentucky, as of December 2024.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 19 Feb. 2025
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 409 of Colorado’s 947 water systems have fluoridated water, though some, such as Colorado Springs, don’t need to add the mineral because the water picks up naturally occurring fluoride from the surrounding environment.
—Meg Wingerter, Denver Post, 9 June 2025
Water fluoridation is another preventative policy that saves money: In 2024, the CDC estimated that providing communities with fluoridated water for one year saves $6.5 billion in dental treatment costs and leads to 25% fewer cavities.
—Alana Semuels, Time, 5 June 2025
The Florida Dental Association is working on developing a page for its website with a variety of sources of fluoride, such as fluoridated bottled water and chewables.
—Cindy Krischer Goodman, Sun Sentinel, 17 May 2025
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Alexis Simmerman, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
Numerous studies have showed that fluoridated water reduces the prevalence of cavities in children and adults, as the fluoride replaces minerals in tooth enamel that acid breaks down.
—Dan Gooding
gabe Whisnant, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 June 2025
This positive impact held true among school children of various ages in preschool through high school, in rural or urban areas and in communities with and without fluoridated tap water.
—Christina Scherrer, The Conversation, 25 June 2025
Thanks to fluoridated water, childhood and adult cavities have been reduced by about 25%.
—Samantha Korn, Sun Sentinel, 24 June 2025
According to a report by U.S. News, states with the highest proportion of residents receiving fluoridated drinking water were Minnesota, Illinois and Kentucky, as of December 2024.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 19 Feb. 2025
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 409 of Colorado’s 947 water systems have fluoridated water, though some, such as Colorado Springs, don’t need to add the mineral because the water picks up naturally occurring fluoride from the surrounding environment.
—Meg Wingerter, Denver Post, 9 June 2025
Water fluoridation is another preventative policy that saves money: In 2024, the CDC estimated that providing communities with fluoridated water for one year saves $6.5 billion in dental treatment costs and leads to 25% fewer cavities.
—Alana Semuels, Time, 5 June 2025
The Florida Dental Association is working on developing a page for its website with a variety of sources of fluoride, such as fluoridated bottled water and chewables.
—Cindy Krischer Goodman, Sun Sentinel, 17 May 2025
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“Fluoridated.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fluoridated. Accessed 12 Jul. 2025.
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