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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] 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.
Rare [ 1 ] A hydrofluoric acid burn is a chemical burn from hydrofluoric acid. [ 1 ] Where it contacts the skin it results in significant pain, swelling, redness, and skin breakdown. [ 1 ][ 2 ] If the fumes are breathed in swelling of the upper airway and bleeding may occur. [ 2 ] Complications can include electrolyte, heart, lung, kidney, and ...
Skeletal fluorosis. Fluorosis patient in the industrial city of Raigarh, India. Specialty. Rheumatology. Skeletal fluorosis is a bone disease caused by excessive accumulation of fluoride leading to weakened bones. [1] In advanced cases, skeletal fluorosis causes painful damage to bones and joints.
The researchers also found that the same increase in fluoride levels was associated with an 18.5% increase in a child's symptoms related to autism spectrum disorder, as well as an 11.3% increase ...
Fluoride toxicity is a condition in which there are elevated levels of the fluoride ion in the body. Although fluoride is safe for dental health at low concentrations, [1] sustained consumption of large amounts of soluble fluoride salts is dangerous. Referring to a common salt of fluoride, sodium fluoride (NaF), the lethal dose for most adult ...
Officials lowered their recommendation for drinking water fluoride levels in 2015 to address a tooth condition called fluorosis, that can cause splotches on teeth and was becoming more common in U ...
Fluoridation does not affect the appearance, taste or smell of drinking water. [ 1 ] Water fluoridation is the addition of fluoride to a public water supply to reduce tooth decay. Fluoridated water contains fluoride at a level that is effective for preventing cavities; this can occur naturally or by adding fluoride. [ 2 ]
A federal judge has ordered the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to further regulate fluoride in drinking water because high levels could pose a risk to the intellectual development of children.