Fluoridation Fails Texas

Despite a 71% fluoridation rate in Texas, " 53% of kindergarten students have experienced a cavity. Tooth decay for children at this age level is more common in low-income families. One in five kindergarten students in Texas has untreated decay. Oral health disparities exist in Texas, and this age is no exception. For example, Hispanic (58%) and Black (51%) children in Texas kindergarten classes are more likely to have experienced a cavity than White kids (46%)."

 https://txohc.org/communication/data-dashboard/community-water-fluoridation-report/

Fluoridation Fails South Dakota

 Despite a 94% fluoridation rate in South Dakota, "over half of children have experienced tooth decay, with higher rates among low-income, rural and tribal populations." https://newslj.com/oral-caries-prevention-south-dakota-challenges-and-opportunities