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Michigan Celebrates Fluoridation Milestones | Lansing News
Four Michigan towns are being celebrated for decades of fluoridated water — Bay Area Water won a ten-year award, Jonesville and Schoolcraft hit 50 years, and Marquette earned recognition too — all praised for slashing tooth decay by 25% and delivering major public health wins. While fluoride has been in use since 1945 and is embraced globally, some states like Florida and Utah have banned it, sparking debate over safety. Concerns include links to lowered IQ and bone issues at high levels — though experts say the recommended dose is safe and naturally occurs in food and water. A new study even…
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