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Lee County commissioners plan to discuss fluoride in drinkable water during their Feb. 4 meeting. Florida Surgeon General Dr. Joseph Ladapo said there is a neuropsychiatric risk associated with fluoride exposure and believes there could be safety concerns, such as reduced IQ in children, cognitive impairment and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. So far, twelve cities and three counties in Florida, including Naples and Collier County, have rejected fluoride. Fluoride has been in tap water since the 1940s. The Florida Dental Association advocates fluoride in drinking water, with representatives saying it helps teeth develop by strengthening tooth enamel, which makes teeth less likely to get cavities, WINK News reports. 

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