fluoride in their drinking water, as he claims that fluoridated water can harm health, particularly for children. In Louisiana, a two-sentence bill has
been proposed that prohibits the addi- tion of fluoride to any public water system, and repeals a state law that provides funds for establishing fluori- dation systems for communities. In Wisconsin, nearly 80 municipali-
ties have recently chosen to remove it from their water supply. According to the Fluoride Action
Network (FAN), a nonpartisan organi- zation, over 1,400 communities have stopped adding fluoridation chemi- cals to their water systems since 2010.
Over 1,400 communities have stopped adding fluoridation chemicals to their water systems since 2010.
For many years, concerns about flu-
oride were considered fringe. Howev- er, according to Stuart Cooper, execu- tive director of FAN, new information emerged during a 2024 case brought by the organization that intensified the shift toward pure water. In his decision, Judge Edward
Chen outlined the scientific evidence linking fluoride exposure to harmful health outcomes while ordering the Environmental Protection Agency to take regulatory action against water fluoridation, citing an “unreasonable risk” to human health at recommend- ed levels, including a decrease in IQ among children. During the hearing, clinical scien-
tist and professor Dr. Bruce Lanphear, M.D., testified that there is no safe level of fluoride exposure concerning neuro- toxicity and that the effects observed in recent studies are “equal to what we observed with lead in children.” Furthermore, Casey Hannan, direc-
tor of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s oral health division, confirmed under oath that fluorides “interfere with the function of the brain and body by direct and indirect means.”
FACTS About Fluoride
The U.S. Public Health Service has recommended adding fluoride to tap water since 1962 to reduce the risk and severity of tooth decay. According to the CDC, “Communi-
I
t’s a mineral that occurs naturally in water, soil, and air. Proponents say it has been
demonstrated to strengthen tooth enamel — its hard outer surface — making it more resistant to the acid produced by bacteria that cause tooth decay. Detractors, among them Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., say it is associated with numerous health issues including cancer. In 1945, Grand Rapids, Michigan, became the first city to add fluoride to its water. No federal law mandates fluoridation of water supplies. The decision to fluoridate water is typically made by municipal governments, city councils, or local water authorities. About 63% of all Americans have fluoride in their community water systems, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. In most of the world, fluoride is not added to the public water supply. The U.S. Public Health Service
recommends that drinking water levels for fluoride remain below 0.7 milligrams per liter. Levels above 1.5 mg/L are known to increase health risks such as bone fractures, thyroid disease, and nervous system damage. A review published in October 2024
suggests that given the widespread addition of fluoride to toothpaste since 1975, water fluoridation may now have only modest benefits in reducing tooth decay. In January, researchers at the U.S. National Institutes of Health found IQs were lower in children with higher fluoride exposure.
ty water fluoridation is a cornerstone strategy for prevention of cavities in the U.S. It is a practical, cost-effec- tive, and equitable way for communi- ties to improve their residents’ oral health regardless of age, education, or income.” Studies continue to show that widespread community water fluo- ridation prevents cavities and saves money, both for families and the healthcare system. Drinking fluoridated water keeps
teeth strong and reduces cavities by about 25% in children and adults. This results in less mouth pain, fewer fillings or teeth pulled, and fewer missed days of work and school. The CDC named the fluoridation
of drinking water one of 10 great pub- lic health interventions of the 20th century. The American Dental Asso- ciation has received significant fund- ing from the multibillion-dollar fluo- ride industry. According to a letter from the
ADA’s chief financial officer to U.S. Sen. Chuck Grassley, the ADA and the ADA Foundation obtained over $28 million from pharmaceutical companies, dental equipment manu- facturers, and insurance companies between 2006 and 2009. Despite the powerful interests
aligned with the fluoride industry, Cooper asserts that it is only a matter of time before every state in the coun- try follows Utah in eliminating the mineral from public drinking water. “There appears to be a huge trend
that was moving in the right direc- tion but has accelerated with the election and the MAHA movement,” Cooper said. “The genie is out of the bottle. The public never signed up for neurotoxins in their water. “A cavity can be easily filled, but
damage to the brain can be forever. There are no second chances.”
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