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2. Dental fluorosis - Wikipedia

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   Dental fluorosis is a common [2] disorder, characterized by hypomineralization of tooth enamel caused by ingestion of excessive fluoride during enamel formation. [3] [needs update] It appears as a range of visual changes in enamel [4] causing degrees of intrinsic tooth discoloration, and, in some cases, physical damage to the teeth.

3. Fluoride therapy - Wikipedia

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   Fluoride toothpaste, with concentrations of 1000 ppm and above, reduces the risk of dental caries in school-aged children and adolescents. [10] As primary teeth are being developed, the ingestion of fluoride causes the teeth to form stronger and more resistant to cavities, although this increases the risk of dental fluorosis.

4. Fluorine deficiency - Wikipedia

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   Dental caries Fluoride or fluorine deficiency is a disorder which may cause increased dental caries [ 1 ] and possibly osteoporosis , [ 2 ] [ 3 ] due to a lack of fluoride in diet. [ 4 ] [ 5 ] Common dietary sources of fluoride include tea, grape juice, wine, raisins, some seafood, coffee, and tap water that has been fluoridated . [ 6 ]

5. There's a lot of misinformation about fluoride. Here's what ...

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   Fluoride is a mainstay of dental care, whether it's delivered in a treatment at your dentist's office or in your toothpaste. ... However, too much fluoride can cause fluorosis, "which presents as ...

6. Topical fluoride - Wikipedia

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   Topical fluorides are fluoride-containing drugs indicated in prevention and treatment of dental caries, particularly in children's primary dentitions. [1] The dental-protecting property of topical fluoride can be attributed to multiple mechanisms of action, including the promotion of remineralization of decalcified enamel, the inhibition of the cariogenic microbial metabolism in dental plaque ...

7. The Truth About the TikTok Claim That Fluoride Is Bad - AOL

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   Dental fluorosis really only affects developing teeth, Dr. Markowitz says. Children can be at risk if they consume too much fluoride while their permanent teeth are still forming, such as by ...