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Buffalo Stands Firm on Water Fluoridation 
Despite RFK Jr.'s Opposition: Local Dentists Weigh In.



Buffalo has decided to keep fluoride in its public water
 supply, despite recent recommendations from 
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. opposing water fluoridation. 
The city’s health officials reaffirmed their commitment to 
fluoridation, citing decades of research proving its benefits in 
preventing tooth decay, especially in children 
and underserved communities.



RFK Jr., a well-known critic of vaccines and certain public 
health policies, has expressed concerns over potential health 
risks linked to fluoride. His stance has gained traction 
in some circles, but Buffalo’s local government and
 dental professionals remain
 unconvinced.

Local Dentists have stated that fluoridated water is one of
 the greatest public health achievements of the 20th 
century. Removing it would only increase cavities, especially 
in lower-income communities with limited 
access to dental care.

Public opinion in Buffalo remains divided. 
Some residents worry about long-term health 
effects, while others trust the science behind fluoridation. 
For now, the city remains firm in its stance, ensuring that 
fluoride will continue to be part 
of Buffalo’s tap water.