Imagine if your barista added a shot of espresso to every drink, including your toddler’s apple juice. That’s basically what fluoridated water does. It doesn’t ask if you’re a 200-pound athlete or a 5-pound chihuahua. It just doses everyone with the same chemical, regardless of age, weight, or health.
This is like trying to fix a leaky faucet with a sledgehammer. Sure, it might stop the leak, but it’ll also smash your sink, your toes, and probably your neighbor’s cat. Overdose is a real risk here, especially for kids who might swallow toothpaste too.
And let’s not forget: we already get fluoride from toothpaste, mouthwash, and certain foods. Adding it to water is like double-dipping your chip at a party—nobody asked for that, and it’s kinda gross if you think about it.
