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A bill to ban the use of the mineral in public water passed the Florida House 88-27. It now awaits Gov. Ron DeSantis' signature.

Lawmakers in Florida gave final passage to a bill to ban fluoride in public water systems Tuesday, with the state House voting 88-27.

SB 700, also known as the Florida Farm Bill, doesn't mention the word "fluoride," but it would effectively ban the chemical compound by preventing "the use of certain additives in a water system." The bill awaits Gov. Ron DeSantis’ signature.

If DeSantis, a Republican, signs the bill, Florida will become the second state to ban fluoride from water supplies.

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[–] ryrybang@lemmy.world 183 points 1 week ago (10 children)

Leave Florida if you can. Especially if you have or are expecting children. Moving isn't always possible, but if you live in Florida know that your state is actively trying to hurt you.

[–] wildncrazyguy138@fedia.io 88 points 1 week ago

You know who doesn’t need Fluoride in their drinking water? People with dentures.

Checkmate whipper snappers.

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[–] Wahots@pawb.social 88 points 1 week ago (41 children)

Ban chlorine and chloramine in the water too! The microorganisms will strengthen your immune system. Just like Haiti. :)

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[–] 18107@aussie.zone 57 points 1 week ago (3 children)

When are they going to ban dihydrogen monoxide?

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[–] athairmor@lemmy.world 50 points 1 week ago (1 children)

Bring back asbestos, Florida! And leaded gasoline!

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[–] then_three_more@lemmy.world 49 points 1 week ago (13 children)

Yanks love to stereotype Brits as having bad teeth when statically your teeth have more cavities and removals (our dentistry focuses on health over cosmetics). Hopefully shit like this can fully kill that off that stereotype.

[–] Ledericas@lemm.ee 1 points 6 days ago

what ive found out when i was looking for toothpaste is how many people are obsessed with whitening thier teeth, that alot of toothpaste have it. whitening toothpaste actually damages the teeth overtime, either via through peroxides, or high abrasive toothpastes. Also if your going sls and flouride free, they also tend to have alot of whitening products in them too. and these also cause ulcers and chelitis issues.

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[–] Guidy@lemmy.world 35 points 1 week ago (1 children)

What a stupid and shitty timeline we’re living in. Holy shit.

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[–] mutual_ayed@sh.itjust.works 35 points 1 week ago (5 children)

Dentist lobby keeps winning

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