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No Fluoride in KW Water Since 2010 — Get a Dental Checkup Early

Waterloo Region voted to stop adding fluoride to the municipal water supply in 2010. If you moved from a city with fluoridated water and have been relying on tap water for dental protection, your cavity risk has quietly increased. Dentists here see this pattern regularly with newcomers. If it's been a while since your last checkup, book one early — student dental coverage through WUSA (UW) and WLUSA (WLU) covers basic cleanings. UW School of Optometry & Pharmacy also has a student dental clinic at reduced rates.

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