00:00Possible FDA ban on fluoride supplements causes concern among dentists.
00:05The FDA is reviewing oral fluoride tablets and lozenges, with a decision due by October 31, 2025.
00:13Fluoride toothpaste and rinses aren't affected, but dentists worry for areas lacking fluoridated water.
00:22The FDA is reviewing children's ingestible fluoride supplements, long used but never fully approved.
00:30Officials want dosing and benefit data, while some scientists question effects on the gut microbiome.
00:35In 2025, a review linked high fluoride exposure to lower IQ in kids, though studies came from countries with far higher levels than the U.S.
00:45Still, the findings pushed regulators to reassess swallowed fluoride.
00:52Dentists warn removing supplements would hurt kids without fluoridated water, their only steady fluoride source.
00:57The FDA cites rising cavities after Calgary halted fluoridation, calling supplements a vital backup.
01:05The FDA says this review is evidence-based, as swallowed fluoride was never formally approved or tested in pediatric trials.
01:16Concerns mostly stem from high-exposure regions abroad, and manufacturers can still seek approval with new studies.
01:22The FDA's move reflects a broader shift, as states like Utah and Florida banned water fluoridation in 2025.
01:30If supplements also vanish, access shrinks further, hitting rural and low-income families hardest.
01:39Kids' fluoride toothpaste and dentist-applied treatments remain unchanged.
01:42The FDA review only targets ingested products.
01:47But without supplements and water fluoridation, cavity risks rise.
01:50Use fluoride toothpaste, brush, floss, and see your dentist regularly.
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