Fluoride helps protect teeth by making the hard outer layer—the enamel—more resistant to acid attacks by bacteria and sugars.

TUESDAY, Dec. 16, 2025 (HealthDay News) — For decades, fluoride in drinking water has helped protect kids’ teeth from ...

Utah became the first state to ban fluoride in public drinking water. The state’s governor, Spencer Cox, argued that it was too expensive to add the naturally occurring mineral to their water supply.

A national rollback could result in 7.5% more children with cavities and $9.8 billion in dental costs Experts fear science is being overshadowed by politics in the fluoride debate As some U.S. states ...

For generations, fluoridated drinking water has helped safeguard the teeth of most American children. Yet recently, ...

SO LISTEN TO THIS HERE. NEW CONCERNS ABOUT FLUORIDE IN DRINKING WATER. RESEARCHERS NOW SAY VERY HIGH LEVELS ARE LINKED TO LOWER IQS IN KIDS. HERE TO EXPLAIN IS DOCTOR SCOTT HADLAND, CHIEF OF ...

This article originally appeared on ProPublica. ProPublica is a Pulitzer Prize-winning investigative newsroom. Sign up for The Big Story newsletter to receive stories like this one in your inbox.

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Utah will become the first state to ban fluoride in public drinking water, despite widespread opposition from dentists and national health organizations. Republican Gov. Spencer ...

Utah ban follows appointment of US health secretary who opposes fluoride American Dental Association had urged veto About 63% of Americans have fluoride in their water systems March 11 (Reuters) - ...

As a Florida bill banning fluoride in tap water awaits Gov. Ron DeSantis’ approval, oral health advocates warn the move signifies a major public health setback. If DeSantis signs SB 700 into law, ...

Utah has become the first state to ban fluoride in public drinking water, over opposition from dentists and national health organizations who warn the move will lead to medical problems and ...