India, Aug. 30 -- Robert F. Kennedy Jr., while campaigning to eliminate fluoride from America's drinking water, is facing questions about his own dental health.

Kennedy repeatedly called fluoride "an unnecessary chemical intervention" despite decades of research showing that fluoride helps prevent cavities. Earlier this year, both Utah and Florida voted to ban the additive, and other states are now weighing similar measures.

While sitting for a recent Fox News interview, Kennedy admitted that without fluoride, "you're going to see probably slightly more cavities". But he defended his position, saying the rise in tooth decay was worth the trade-off if it meant eliminating chemicals from water supplies.

However, Barry Taylor, executive d...