Middle East Conflict Causes U.S. Fluoride Shortage.
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Some U.S. water companies have problems with fluoride. The war in the Middle East causes these problems. This makes it hard to keep enough fluoride in drinking water. Fluoride helps keep teeth strong and healthy.
Israel sends fluoride chemicals to many countries. The U.S. buys a lot of this important chemical. War has caused fewer workers in Israel. So, less fluoride is made for U.S. water.
Not many water companies are affected yet. But hundreds of thousands of people feel this problem. Some places are putting less fluoride in the water. The water is still safe to drink.
A short time with less fluoride is not a big problem. But years of low fluoride can hurt teeth. Young children might get more tooth decay. Fluoride helps their new teeth grow strong.
Adding fluoride to water helps people have healthy teeth. It has helped many children and adults. The amount of fluoride used is very safe. Experts say there are no bad health effects.
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What is the problem with fluoride in U.S. water companies?
The war in the Middle East causes problems with keeping enough fluoride in drinking water.
Why is there less fluoride made for U.S. water?
War has caused fewer workers in Israel, so less fluoride is made for the U.S.
What can happen if there is low fluoride for many years?
Years of low fluoride can hurt teeth, especially in young children who might get more tooth decay.
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