According to Health Canada, what is the optimal fluoride concentration in drinking water for communities that choose to fluoridate?

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    0.7 mg/L

  • 0.3 mg/L

  • 1.2 mg/L

  • 1.5 mg/L

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  • Health Canada considers 0.7 mg/L the optimal concentration for dental health. 1.5 mg/L is the maximum acceptable concentration, a safety limit, not a target.

    Source: Health Canada, Guidelines for Canadian Drinking Water Quality: Guideline Technical Document – Fluoride link — oneguy

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