THE TELEGRAPH: Government is keen to expand fluoridation schemes, but there are fears that the dental benefits of the mineral have a hidden cost When I first moved to London from the North East of England, my dentist took one look at my teeth and said “you must have lived north of Tyne”. Growing up, […]
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UK: Worried about fluoride in tap water? Experts answer your questions .
THE TELEGRAPH: What the addition of fluoride to drinking water means for the health of our teeth – and our bodies In the original article a photo with this caption: The biggest expansion of water fluoridation in the past four decades has just been approved – but not everyone is convinced of the benefits Dental […]
Benefits of water fluoridation may have peaked in rich countries
MANCHESTER, UK: Researchers from the University of Manchester have conducted a pioneering study in the UK focusing on the oral health and economic impacts of water fluoridation on adults and adolescents, considering populations with widespread access to topical fluoride. While the findings indicate that water fluoridation remains beneficial, the advantages are not substantial. Therefore, in […]
Millions will get fluoride added to their tap water in biggest expansion of controversial scheme since the 1980s.
DAILY MAIL. Only about one in 10 people in England currently have water containing fluoride Millions more Brits will get fluoride added to their drinking water under Government plans. As part of the long-awaited dental recovery plan, ministers have vowed to embark on the biggest fluoridation expansion since the 1980s. Around 1.6million people in the […]
UK: Dental recovery plan: everything you need to know.
GOVERNMENT MEDIA RELEASE: Dentists are going to be supported to take on new NHS patients in the new dental recovery plan. The plan aims to make sure everyone who needs to see a dentist, particularly those who have been unable to access care in the past two years, will be able to do so, making […]
UK: Fluoride to be added to drinking water under new legal powers.
THE TELEGRAPH: An initial 1.6 million people will see the mineral added to their water supply Credit: E+ Fluoride will be added to drinking water for millions of Britons under new legal powers, in the biggest expansion of the health measure since the 1980s. In plans to improve the nation’s teeth, an initial 1.6 million […]
Three popular houseplants that ‘hate’ tap water as it can be ‘detrimental’ to their health
Choosing the best water for a houseplant can be a bit of a daunting task, especially for those who are new to the hobby and had no idea that they were picky. Luckily an expert has exclusively shared a few indoor plants that “hate” the stuff. It’s pretty safe to say that most people understand […]
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 […]
Council plans to add fluoride to water across more areas of Nottinghamshire
To enhance the oral health of all residents the council is taking the lead in advocating for the expansion of water fluoridation to the whole of the county. Water fluoridation, a scientifically proven method of adding small amounts of fluoride to drinking water, is a key player in the fight against tooth decay. Already, 30% […]
Chemists close in on the “holy grail” for avoiding one of industry’s most toxic chemicals
Chemists might have found a way to avoid the use of one of the most toxic substances in wide use: hydrogen fluoride. Made from the mineral fluorspar (CaF2), hydrogen fluoride (HF) is used in both gaseous and liquid form. A small splash of HF on skin is enough to be fatal – and coming into […]