Fluoride, Florida

Florida Starts Removing Fluoride From Drinking Water
Florida has started removing fluoride from drinking water following guidance from the state's surgeon general, Dr. Joseph Ladapo, at the end of last year. Fluoride is commonly added to drinking water to prevent tooth decay, as fluoride can strengthen teeth enamel.
Florida's fight against fluoride in water taking hold in communities
Florida's surgeon general has recommended communities rid their drinking water supplies of fluoride, now some are taking action.
Lee County removes fluoride from public drinking water
Lee County commissioners voted unanimously on Tuesday 4 to become the 40th Florida county to stop adding fluoride to drinking water. Spearheaded by Commissioner Cecil Pendergrass, the move flies against the advice of the American Dental Association and the American Medical Assocation.
Inside the battle to remove fluoride from Florida drinking water — and the effort’s RFK Jr.-aligned ally
The state's surgeon general has already convinced at least 11 municipalities to stop adding the naturally occurring mineral into the water, using his high profile as Florida’s top health officer and a recent official recommendation against fluoride use.
Will a Florida county remove fluoride from drinking water? What to know about the issue
In Buffalo, New York, city officials recently brought fluoride back online following a class action lawsuit from residents. The suit was filed after an investigative reporter found that the city had not been adding fluoride to its water for nine years, unbeknownst to residents.
FAREWELL FLUORIDE: Lee County removes mineral from drinking water
Fluoride is a mineral long proven to strengthen teeth and prevent cavities when added to water in small amounts. Local utilities across the country have been putting fluoride in water since 1945 to help fight tooth decay. The CDC considers the practice one of the great public health achievements of the 20th century.
Wisconsin Rapids Legislative Committee votes to remove fluoride from water
Some people in Wisconsin Rapids fear fluoride in the water could be linked to health risks. City leaders discussed a potential ban at a meeting Tuesday night at City Hall. In the meeting, the Legislative Committee voted to remove fluoride from the city’s water.

fluoride, Delray Beach

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Is fluoride in tap water safe? Florida officials raise concerns. Here's what the science says
It's been the subject of long-running conspiracy theories. Throughout Florida, cities have temporarily removed fluoride from their drinking water because of Florida Surgeon General Dr. Joseph ...
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If only fluoride could help brain rot in treating tooth decay | Letters
Tooth decay is a serious issue, and fluoride helps minimize the problem. Despite this, healthcare skeptics make widely ...