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Will Florida’s Fluoride Ban Impact Children’s Health?

Florida has become the second state to ban fluoride from being added to public water. Last week, Governor Ron DeSantis signed the ban into law, stating that water should be used to “hydrate, not medicate”. However, medical professionals disagree. They argue that new dental issues could arise from the lack of fluoridated water.

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