Fluorosis
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Fluorosis can refer to:

  • Dental fluorosis
    Dental fluorosis
    Dental fluorosis is a developmental disturbance of dental enamel caused by excessive exposure to high concentrations of fluoride during tooth development. The risk of fluoride overexposure occurs between the ages of 3 months and 8 years. In its mild forms , fluorosis often appears as unnoticeable,...

  • Skeletal fluorosis
    Skeletal fluorosis
    Skeletal fluorosis is a bone disease caused by excessive consumption of fluoride. In advanced cases, skeletal fluorosis causes pain and damage to bones and joints.-Forms:...



Skeletal fluorosis can be caused by: Cryolite (Na3AlF6, sodium hexafluoroaluminate).
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