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In Illinois, where fluoridation is state-mandated: "55 percent of third graders have experienced cavities, 30 percent have untreated cavities, and four percent have urgent treatment needs. In Cook County, 64 percent of third graders have experienced cavities and 38 percent have untreated cavities."

49% of people in Illinois, over 65, have lost six or more teeth due to decay or gum disease, according to the Centers for Disease Control