All community water systems in the United States are currently fluoridated.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
False
Today, in North America, the major source of fluoride is fluoridated water. Adding fluoride to the public water supply adjusts the fluoride level to 0.7 ppm or 0.7 mg/liter; this concentration is considered safe and optimal for the prevention of dental caries. However, not all public or private water sources are fluoridated (Fig. 15-20).
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