Here’s a wild thought: fluoride is a chemical. When it goes down your drain, it doesn’t just vanish. It ends up in our rivers and soil. Sure, it’s not nuclear waste, but do we really need to flush extra chemicals into the environment? Fish don’t need cavity protection.
And what about the cost? Fluoridation requires equipment, chemicals, and monitoring. That money could buy actual dental care for poor communities. You know, like toothbrushes and dentists. Not a pipe that squirts chemicals into every home.
But What About the Science?
I know, I know—someone will say "But science says it works!" And sure, in the past, it did reduce cavities. But the science has evolved. We now know fluoride is more effective when applied directly to teeth, not swallowed. Swallowing it is like pouring sunscreen on your coffee instead of your skin. Pointless.
Also, let’s talk about consent. You can’t consent to something in your water unless you’re a billionaire with a private well. The rest of us are just stuck with it. That doesn’t sit right with me. It feels pushy.
I’m not saying fluoride is pure evil. It’s a tool. But we’ve been using it like a sledgehammer when we need a scalpel. Remove it from water, and let people choose their own dental fate. Simple, right?
Fluoride Removal from Water Sources by Adsorption on MOFs
