Eli5, why would you add fluoride to water for babies? & why is it or is it not potentially dangerous for infants under 1?

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Hello friends, looking for facts about adding fluoride for babies. Is it it dangerous? And if so why?

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Fluoride is added to water to encourage remineralization in the enamel of human teeth. The amount is tiny, so it’s safe even to prepare food/formula or to drink municipal water supplies for even the youngest babies.

It’s also used in some dental products and other products in much higher concentration. These are safe when used as directed, but you should avoid, for example, swallowing the fluoride treatment at the dentist office. The dentist or hygienist will tell you not to swallow it, and will watch to make sure you spit it out, so this should not be a problem.