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Why Do Babies Need Fluoride Free Toothpaste? Discover Today!
As a parent, you are always looking for the best ways to protect your baby’s health. When it comes to dental care, choosing the right toothpaste is critical, especially for infants. While fluoride is known to fight tooth decay in adults, it may not be the best option for your baby’s growing teeth. In this […]
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Carlton fixes fluoride question
The City of Carlton conducted a special called meeting last Tuesday to revise a proposed referendum to cease the addition of fluoride into its municipal water supply. The council had approved the submission to the Madison County Board of Elections and Registration (BOER), but the proposed measure was sent back to the city for correction. […]
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Fluoridation: Western Bay council denied exemption
The Western Bay of Plenty District Council has failed to get an exemption from the Government’s water fluoridation mandate. Mayor James Denyer wrote to Manat? Hauora – Ministry of Health in July seeking an exemption from the mandate to fluoridate two of its eight water supplies, all of which are currently not fluoridated. The ministry issued a […]
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Counties In Drive To Monitor Fluoride Levels In Underground Water Sources
Nakuru, Kericho and Uasin Gishu counties have jointly launched the Rural Evidence and Learning Water Quality Assurance Fund (REAL-water) as a step towards ensuring access to safe and clean water among communities residing in the rural areas of the three counties. The move comes in the wake of an alleged population explosion in the Counties, which is said to have put […]
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Hidden dangers of fluoride in children’s toothpaste
To function properly, the human body requires several minerals. One of the key minerals is fluoride, which is necessary for maintaining dental health and preventing tooth decay. Fluoride is found naturally in various water sources, soil, and certain foods. It is so important in the body that it is also found in many dental products. However, excessive […]
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Legal action stalls Queenstown fluoride move
A legal challenge has delayed any chance Queenstown’s council could be forced by central government to fluoridate drinking water. In November 2021, legislation was passed that moved the decision to add fluoride to drinking water supplies from councils into the hands of government’s director-general of health. Last July, former director-general of health Ashley Bloomfield, in […]
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Can Fluoride Cause Teeth Discoloration? (Explained)
Fluoride is a mineral that plays an important role in dental health. When present in optimal amounts in drinking water and dental products, fluoride helps strengthen tooth enamel and prevent cavities. However, excessive fluoride intake can lead to a condition known as dental fluorosis that causes permanent discoloration of teeth. What is Fluoride and How […]
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Uncommon sense – Fluoride: Dental saviour or cognitive conundrum?
In the realm of public health, a highly- controversial topic stirs deep emotions and heated debates – the role of fluoride in the dumbing down of society. While fluoride has long been hailed for its dental benefits in preventing cavities, a growing body of research and passionate voices have raised concerns about its potential effects […]
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Devon village fears explosive major accident
A report makes terrifying claims about the impact of an explosion or hydrogen fluoride plume. Councillors deciding on a controversial plan to store powerful batteries in a Devon field will hear concerns that they could cause a major accident. East Devon District Council’s planning committee will meet next Tuesday to consider the application for a […]
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How NM’s geology can make it hard for small water systems to provide safe drinking water
New Mexico’s geology can make it hard for small water systems to meet safe drinking quality standards required by state and federal law. Last month, the New Mexico Environment Department issued 50 notices of violation to drinking water utilities statewide. While many of them were for issues like failing to submit the proper reports or […]
United States, New Mexico