March 12, 2025 12:51 PM

What is fluoride and why is it added to the US water supply?

Utah is poised to become the first state to prohibit fluoride in its water systems, just weeks after fluoride-critic Robert F. Kennedy Jr. was confirmed to lead the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Fluoride strengthens tooth enamel and promotes dental health. Here is what you need to know about fluoridation of drinking water as a public health measure: WHAT IS FLUORIDE AND WHAT ARE ITS BENEFITS? Fluoride is a mineral that occurs naturally in water, soil and air that has been demo...