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

Question

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

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Too much fluoride can damage teeth. The amount in most water is very small and it helps tooth enamel resist acids better, including those made by the bacteria in your mouth. Excessive fluoride consumption in adolescence causes fluorosis. Mild forms are just cosmetic, severe forms damage teeth development but normal water with fluoride won’t get there.