Central Alabama Water Board Stops Fluoride: Dental Health at Risk
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Central Alabama Water Board ends fluoride additions, raising tooth decay risks for children and low-income residents. Fluoride in water provides consistent cavity protection, a benefit backed by decades of use. Local dentists and health officers stress the importance of this measure for underserved communities. Board members weighed the choice carefully, but a state representative calls for a reversal. As concerns mount, the decision remains, sparking wider talks on balancing local choices with dental health safeguards.
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