Dentistry IQ: Are fluoride bans going to escalate the country’s dental health crisis?

With fluoride bans gaining traction in states like Utah and Florida, the US may be heading into a deeper dental health crisis. Learn how legislative changes, misinformation, and rising out-of-pocket costs are compounding barriers to care—especially for low-income families. 

A 2025 dental health report by ValuePenguin found that more than one in three adults in America admit they don't go to the dentist regularly. And false claims made against fluoride, recently purported by Health and Human Services Secretary RFK Jr., have exacerbated the current state of poor oral health in the US. 

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