In 1950, federal officials endorsed water fluoridation to prevent tooth decay, and they continued to promote it even after fluoride toothpaste brands hit the market several years later.

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Calgary removed fluoride from its water supply in 2011, but residents voted to reverse course after studies linked the move to worse dental health among children.

On Tuesday, the city of Ocala will formally begin the process of removing fluoride from drinking water.

Experts explain how to make sense of the hubbub about fluoride and how it affects you and your family.

What should you do now? Fluoride is especially important to young children whose teeth are developing and who may have relied on fluoride in the water as their only source of preventive dental care.

Florida on Thursday became the second U.S. state to prohibit fluoride, a mineral used for decades to protect teeth from decay, in its water systems.

Medical experts have encouraged the use of fluoride in drinking water for its ability to strengthen enamel and prevent cavities.

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Fluoride is found naturally in soil, water, and foods. It is also synthetically produced for use in drinking water, toothpaste, mouthwashes, and various chemical products.