Fluoride is a naturally occurring chemical compound present in groundwater, fresh and salt water, rainwater, soil, plants, and foods. Community water fluoridation is the process of adjusting the amount of fluoride in drinking water to a level recommended to prevent tooth decay. Historically, community water fluoridation was considered to be a method to systemically, through ingestion, deliver fluoride to all community members.
Currently some municipalities across the U.S. and Austria, Belgium, France, Germany, Italy, Norway, and Sweden, have eliminated water fluoridation.
Today, fluoride is widely available from multiple sources, including topical fluorides, such as toothpaste, mouthwashes, and fluoride applications by dental providers. Evidence shows fluoride strengthens teeth, making them more decay resistant.
Florida's Sugeon General says, "Floridians should be aware of safety concerns related to systemic fluoride exposure including: Adverse effects in children reducing IQ, cognitive impairment, and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. Increased neurobehavioral problems in children whose mothers ingested fluoride during pregnancy. Accumulation of fluoride in the pineal gland, causing sleep cycle disturbance. Skeletal fluorosis, which could increase the risk of bone fracture. Potential risk of premature menarche in adolescent girls. Potential suppression of the thyroid gland by inhibiting iodine absorption."
"Due to the neuropsychiatric risk associated with fluoride exposure, particularly in pregnant women and children, and the wide availability of alternative sources of fluoride for dental health," the State Surgeon General recommends against community water fluoridation.
State Surgeon General Dr. Joseph A. Ladapo said. “The previously considered benefit of community water fluoridation does not outweigh the current known risks, especially for special populations like pregnant women and children.”
Based on self-reported data from 2023, it is estimated that more than 70% of Floridians on community water systems receive fluoridated water. To see if your community water system is included, please visit the Florida Department of Health's Public Water Systems Actively Fluoridating webpage.
Today, fluoride is widely available from multiple sources, including topical fluorides, such as toothpaste, mouthwashes, and fluoride applications by dental providers. Evidence shows fluoride strengthens teeth, making them more decay resistant.
Florida's Sugeon General says, "Floridians should be aware of safety concerns related to systemic fluoride exposure including: Adverse effects in children reducing IQ, cognitive impairment, and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. Increased neurobehavioral problems in children whose mothers ingested fluoride during pregnancy. Accumulation of fluoride in the pineal gland, causing sleep cycle disturbance. Skeletal fluorosis, which could increase the risk of bone fracture. Potential risk of premature menarche in adolescent girls. Potential suppression of the thyroid gland by inhibiting iodine absorption."
"Due to the neuropsychiatric risk associated with fluoride exposure, particularly in pregnant women and children, and the wide availability of alternative sources of fluoride for dental health," the State Surgeon General recommends against community water fluoridation.
State Surgeon General Dr. Joseph A. Ladapo said. “The previously considered benefit of community water fluoridation does not outweigh the current known risks, especially for special populations like pregnant women and children.”
Based on self-reported data from 2023, it is estimated that more than 70% of Floridians on community water systems receive fluoridated water. To see if your community water system is included, please visit the Florida Department of Health's Public Water Systems Actively Fluoridating webpage.
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