Florida has approved a bill banning fluoride in public drinking water, making it the second state after Utah to do so. This move, backed by Republican lawmakers and the administration of Governor Ron DeSantis, is rooted in concerns about fluoride's effects on children's development. Although fluoride is acknowledged by health authorities as beneficial for dental health, detractors argue that removing it could lead to increased cavities and economic costs. Notably, the bill does not directly name fluoride but mandates the removal of certain health-related additives from water sources.
As dentists, we see the direct consequences fluoride removal has on our patients and it's a real tragedy when policymakers' decisions hurt vulnerable kids and adults in the long term.
It's anything that has to do with health. So fluoride, vitamins, whatever else it is.
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