Fluoridation Fails Illinois

In Illinois, where fluoridation is state-mandated and 98% of Illinois residents are served fluoridated water, Head Start children's (ages 3-5-years-old) decay rates went up for 3 years in a row. Untreated decay soared to 73%. https://dph.illinois.gov/content/dam/soi/en/web/idph/publications/idph/topics-and-services/prevention-wellness/oral-health/oral-health-data/oral-health-surveillance-brief-2018-2023.pdf