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at140

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6. Fluoride in water is banned in most of Europe

Reply to Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin (Original post)

Sat May 17, 2025, 08:17 PM

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Many European countries have rejected water fluoridation, including: Austria, Belgium, Finland, France, Germany, Hungary, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Northern Ireland, Norway, Sweden, Switzerland,[68] Scotland,[69] Iceland, and Italy.[70] A 2003 survey of over 500 Europeans from 16 countries concluded that "the vast majority of people opposed water fluoridation".

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Two states have now passed fluoride bans. These other ones introduced bills. [View all] Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin Yesterday OP

meth mouth will be endemic soon Shellback Squid Yesterday #1

Yep, which is worse fluoride in the water or sewage and fecal matter? Walleye Yesterday #2

Doctor's prescription surfered Yesterday #3

Massachusetts? Mossfern Yesterday #4

I had the same thought. dem4decades Yesterday #5

Fluoride in water is banned in most of Europe at140 Yesterday #6

I think most of those countries offer free dental care with fluoride treatments Bernardo de La Paz Yesterday #8

I use professional grade fluoride tooth paste at140 13 hrs ago #12

Nano hydroxyapatite Toothpaste DenaliDemocrat 13 hrs ago #14

It must be working for me? at140 5 hrs ago #17

It's not banned in any European countries madville Yesterday #11

Banned or not using is just symantics at140 13 hrs ago #13

Opposed by the experts D_Master81 Yesterday #7

Supported by dentist's accountants. . . . . nt Bernardo de La Paz Yesterday #10

Calgary re-introducing Fl after health declines. RFnKjr's ban based on study w variables confounded by local cond'ns. Bernardo de La Paz Yesterday #9

Don't know how true it is - womanofthehills 12 hrs ago #15

I'm a dentist and I LIVE this issue: PCIntern 11 hrs ago #16