Utah is the first state to ban fluoridation of drinking water. However, some other places that have banned fluoride have seen spikes in dental disease, especially among children.

Utah health department officials are encouraging residents to "prevent tooth decay" by talking to their medical providers about fluoride supplements. The big picture: The guidance, released Friday, comes after Utah became the first state in the U.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis praised legislation Tuesday (SB 700) that would make Florida the second state in the country to ban fluoride from its water supply. He hasn’t actually signed the legislation yet but promised to while in Miami,