Eight months of lengthy discussions came to an end on Monday night when Moncton city council voted to stick to the status quo of not adding fluoride to the municipality’s water. In 2011, after a contentious debate, Moncton council voted to suspend adding fluoride to the city’s water for five years. At the time, council asked the […]
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Higher levels of fluoride in urine linked to lower IQ scores in children
For years, many communities have added fluoride to drinking water to help reduce cavities. But a new study that has found a link between fluoride levels in pregnant women and lower intelligence in their children may provide further ammunition for those who are calling that practice into question. In the first study of its kind, […]
Owen Sound: Group Wants Another Referendum on Fluoride
A petition circulating to add a question to the 2018 municipal election ballot about removing fluoride from Owen Sound’s water supply is garnering momentum. Oliver Hartan, spokesperson for Fluoridation Free Owen Sound (FFOS), says the group already has more than 1,000 signatures supporting its appeal to the city to pose the question on the 2018 […]
Riverview calls on Ottawa to study fluoride in drinking water
Riverview town council is following Dieppe’s lead, and calling on the federal government to do a comprehensive study on water fluoridation. Both Riverview and Dieppe purchase their water from the City of Moncton, which removed fluoride five years ago. It’s been a controversial decision, and dentists in the area are now calling for a return […]
Moncton council to decide on whether to restore water fluoridation
MONCTON, N.B. — Despite pleas from dentists to restore fluoride to the water supply in Moncton, N.B., at least one city councillor says he’ll vote against it when council meets to make a decision next week. Moncton ended fluoride use in 2011, and local dentist Suzanne Drapeau-McNally says she has seen a dramatic increase in […]
Slight increase in fluoride amounts in most Huron-Kinloss Township water systems
[Note from FAN: The use of the adjective “slight” in the headline is disingenuous. The optimal level of fluoride in fluoridation schemes in Ontario is 0.7 milligrams per litre (mg/L). The levels reported below are significantly higher than this.] The Township of Huron-Kinloss water systems are reporting elevated levels of naturally-occurring fluoride, which can have […]
Fluoride and Oral Health
On this page: What is fluoride? Benefits Sources of fluoride to prevent tooth decay Effects on health Proper use of fluoridated toothpaste for children Fluoride in drinking water Supporting organizations What is fluoride? Fluoride is a mineral. In Canada, fluoride is found naturally in our water, air, food and soil. Benefits Fluoride helps prevent tooth […]
Southwick Board of Health consider adding fluoride to water supply
SOUTHWICK, Mass. (WWLP) – The Southwick Board of Health met Thursday night to discuss adding fluoride to the town’s water supply. The board heard from Dr. John Fisher who has a dental practice in Salem and supports the initiative. Those who oppose fluoride typically do so because of potential health concerns. But Dr. Fisher says […]
Opinion: District of Muskoka should have warnings in water bills
A WARNING! FROM THE DISTRICT OF MUSKOKA TO RESIDENTS. Inserted with last month’s water bill, from the District of Muskoka, was a bright pink letter, warning residents of door-to-door solicitors selling water filters. This warning letter was not signed or dated, and goes on to reassure us that “District water is held to the highest […]
Cold Lake city council adamant fluoride in water stays
Cold Lake citizen Melissa Williams has been hard at work trying to convince city council to cut fluoride out of the drinking water. She made a presentation to council on Aug. 8 and, at last week’s council, she submitted a number of articles for council to review about the dangers of fluoridization. City council, however, […]