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Utah becomes the first state to ban fluoride in public drinking water (apnews.com)

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Utah became the first state to ban fluoride in public drinking water after Republican Gov. Spencer Cox signed legislation prohibiting local decisions on fluoridation.

Cox cited cost and personal choice, likening fluoride to government “medication.”

The ban faces opposition from dentists and health experts, who argue fluoride prevents cavities and benefits low-income communities.

Nearly two-thirds of Americans receive fluoridated water. Some cities have already removed fluoride, and a recent court order requires the EPA to regulate high levels that may affect children’s intellectual development.

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[–] [email protected] 21 points 6 days ago (1 children)

Looks like conservatives are going to start feeling actual, physical pain due to their poor decisions.

Have fun with rotted teeth.

[–] [email protected] 13 points 6 days ago (1 children)

As a Brit, I can't wait to move up a place in the public sphere about our teeth!

[–] [email protected] 13 points 5 days ago* (last edited 5 days ago) (1 children)

Amusingly enough, our dental health is actually better than Americans already 👍

It's a funny thing about living in a country where healthcare doesn't bankrupt you.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 5 days ago

Americans have been busy convincing the world that anyone British who doesn't wear a suit (or isn't married to someone who does) has awful teeth. It's been a staple of movies and TV since the beginning. They're jealous of the NHS