US EditionFluoride Flap Demands More Study, Not State Bans
- Utah banned fluoride in public drinking water on May 7, 2025, becoming the first state, followed by Florida on May 15, 2025.
- These bans arise amid concerns over high fluoride doses potentially harming children's cognitive function and claims that fluoridation removes personal choice.
- Experts note water fluoridation reduces cavities by about 25%, benefits vulnerable populations, and has protected oral health in the U.S. since 1945.
- Researchers estimate removing fluoride nationwide would cause 25.4 million more cavities in children and raise dental costs by $9.8 billion over five years.
- The bans could increase cavities and costs especially among low-income children while prompting calls for more research rather than immediate fluoridation removal.
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The Institute of Public Health (ISP) issued a report in which it alerts citizens to the use of toothpastes containing tin fluoride, a form of fluoride used for its effectiveness in the prevention of caries, but which has been associated with possible adverse effects such as oral irritations and oral lesions. According to the document, in Chile toothpastes containing up to 0.15% fluorine (equivalent to 1500 parts per million) are classified as sp…
St. Petersburg To Halt Water Fluoridation Following Statewide Ban
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. – The City of St. Petersburg will cease adding fluoride to its public drinking water system starting the week of June 16, 2025, as it depletes its existing supplies. This action is a direct result of the newly enacted Florida Senate Bill 700, which mandates that all municipalities must stop the practice […] St. Petersburg To Halt Water Fluoridation Following Statewide Ban
If U.S. halted fluoride, kids’ cavities would grow by millions, study says
Fluoride — it’s in your toothpaste, your drinking water and now the occasional legislative bill. Two U.S. states have already decided to stop adding it to their water supplies — a trend concerning local dental experts. Now, a new study has discovered what banning the mineral on a larger scale could mean for children and their parents. The results? Billions in added dental bills and millions of ...
Removing fluoride from drinking water may lead to more cavities
(CNN, KYMA/KECY) – Removing fluoride from public drinking water could have costly consequences, including leading to more cavities in children. According to a new modeling study, fluoride is a mineral that can help prevent tooth decay. Public drinking water in the U.S. has been a public health practice since 1945, but now fluoride is facing bans in certain states such as Utah and Florida. Researchers from Harvard School of Dental Medicine assess…
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