In news that has sparked buzz across the Web, Israel has announced that current mandates for water fluoridation are to be "phased out." This means citizens will no longer receive water that has been treated with fluoride, a practice that is still conducted by a majority of communities in the United States. Water fluoridation began in the early-to-mid 1900s as a means of efficiently distributing fluoride to the public. Fluoride was thought to harden tooth enamel and prevent tooth decay, though recent research indicates the practice may be both ineffective and extremely dangerous. In the past decade, a "fluoride free" movement has begun to make progress in removing fluoride from water, protecting citizens from the potentially toxic side effects of overexposure. For more on Israel's recent shift towards "fluoride free" water, visit this special report on the Miami Dentist Blog.
http://www.assureasmile.com/miami-dentist-blog/fluoride-free-victory-israel-lifts-mandatory-water-fluoridation/
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