Texas Officials Crack Down on Toothpaste in Bizarre Fluoride Feud

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In a plot twist worthy of late-night comedy, Texas has declared war on toothpaste as part of its escalating anti-fluoride crusade. The Lone Star State’s lawmakers are brushing up on dental drama, taking aim at your morning routine and threatening to make pearly whites a political battleground.

As Texas officials crack down on toothpaste, the fluoride feud has spilled over from tap water to supermarket shelves, with brands like Colgate and Crest suddenly thrust into controversy. The bizarre fluoride feud now sees Texans debating whether state pride is best defended with sparkling smiles or legislative grit, making the humble toothpaste tube a symbol of a much wider fight over personal choice and government reach.

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