Florida is poised to become the second state to ban fluoride in public drinking water, over the concerns of dentists and public health advocates who say the mineral is a safe, effective way to protect people of all ages from developing cavities.

“Anything that relates to water quality, removing contaminants, things like that, we’re not touching that,” Tuck [the bill sponsor] said. “It’s anything that has to do with health. So fluoride, vitamins, whatever else it is.”

  • Lyudmila [she/her, comrade/them]@hexbear.netEnglish
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    4 hours ago

    k-pain

    This is grim. Water fluoridation was one of the biggest public health victories the US had gained.

    Keep your teeth safe, comrades. Try a fluoridated oral rinse if you have difficulty with consistent brushing.