Republican Gov. Spencer Cox signed legislation Thursday barring cities and communities from deciding whether to add the mineral to their water systems.
Florida, Ohio and South Carolina are considering similar measures, while in New Hampshire, North Dakota and Tennessee, lawmakers have rejected them. A bill in Kentucky to make fluoridation optional stalled in the state Senate.
The American Dental Association sharply criticized the Utah law, saying it showed “wanton disregard for the oral health and well-being of their constituents.”
Cavities are the most common chronic childhood disease, the ADA noted. Fluoride strengthens teeth and reduces cavities by replacing minerals lost during normal wear and tear, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
In Denmark we don't add fluoride (or chlorine) to the drinking water. Being able to have "pure" ground water in the tap has been a policy for decades and is a minor source of national pride.
We also have universal dental care with frequent checkups until you're 18 so that probably helps make up for any of the lost health benefits of adding extra flouride to the water.
I imagine sugar intake has to be lower in Denmark too. Mormons actually take in more sugar than even the average American too. It replaces coffee and booze for them. They have soda shops all over Utah that they go crazy for. Alot of teeth are going to be destroyed.
https://universe.byu.edu/2018/06/05/some-mormons-substitute-sugar-addictions-for-other-addictions-1/
It is around 40kg per capita yearly, over of the higher sugar consumption of Europe. I don't know what the number is for America but I don't think it is that much off.
This is the pic from the article and I just had to share it
You did the right thing lol.