What is Fluorosis?
Fluorosis is the first visible sign of fluoride
poisoning (see picture below).
Because of water fluoridation and other fluoride products, dental fluorosis
is a common health problem in adults and children.
The structural integrity of enamel is compromised and small pits are left
in teeth as it breaks away. Even with mild fluorosis, enamel is subject to
increased erosion, attrition and an increase in dental caries (cavities).
White spots & erosion caused by fluorosis
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