ER visits for tooth problems unrelated to physical injuries rose by 60% recently. New policy changes may worsen this trend.
Supporters view fluoridation as forced medication, while opponents cite scientific consensus on its safety and effectiveness.
It’s something most people never think about, their water running from their kitchen faucet.
Local health experts say they expect to see more dental issues, especially in very young children, now that Pasco has stopped ...
You're not alone if you have questions about fluoride in your water supply. We reached out to experts to get answers. Anna Gragert (she/her/hers) was previously the lifestyle editor at HelloGiggles, ...
The bill, SB0162, would bar suppliers from adding fluoride to public water systems, according to the bill text on the ...
Commissioner Amanda Ballard wants the county to consider removing fluoride from drinking water. Annemiek1962 Getty Images/iStockphoto Manatee County officials are set to discuss the possibility of ...
Oroville to discontinue fluoride in its municipal water supply, managed by Cal Water. Cal Water will begin working with the ...
The local debate intensified after the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services began reviewing its guidance on water fluoridation. This prompted some communities, including Oroville, to ...
Senate Bill four would remove Louisiana's requirement for fluoride in its public water. Instead, the decision would be left up to community voters. Some dentists say, though, that this could be ...
(NEXSTAR) – On Monday U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is calling for an end to fluoridation in American communities, but when – and why – did the practice start? Grand Rapids, Michigan ...
Contaminated groundwater containing arsenic, fluoride and heavy metals may contribute to chronic kidney disease in India. Experts warn long-term exposure to unsafe drinking water can gradually damage ...