Becoming the first state to ban fluoride is going to cost Utah, both financially and dentally ...

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SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Utah has become the first state to ban fluoride in public drinking water, over opposition from dentists ...

Fluoride is also present in modern toothpaste, mouthwash, dental varnish, and some food and drinks — like raisins, potatoes, oatmeal, coffee, and black tea. But several dental experts said these ...

In 1950, federal officials endorsed water fluoridation to prevent tooth decay, and they continued to promote it even after fluoride toothpaste brands hit the market several years later.

The agency says it’s “virtually impossible” to get a toxic dose that could cause systemic health problems from fluoride that’s added to water or toothpaste at standard levels. Opponents ...