fluorosis
noun
fluo·ro·sis
flu̇-ˈrō-səs 
flȯ-
: an abnormal condition (such as mottling of the teeth) caused by fluorine or its compounds
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The other side: But concerns over water fluoridation have included fluorosis, when growing teeth are exposed to too much fluoride and develop white flecks or spots, and reduced IQ in children.
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Kale Williams, Axios, 25 Nov. 2024
The agency set this recommendation based on the need for cavity prevention balanced against the risk of fluorosis, when excess fluoride exposure in young children affects the outer appearance of teeth, manifesting as white flecks, spots or lines.
—Joseph Choi, The Hill, 5 Nov. 2024
Too much fluoride could also cause a bone disease called skeletal fluorosis.
—Stephanie Innes, The Arizona Republic, 16 Nov. 2024
Currently, to prevent skeletal fluorosis, the EPA requires that water systems not exceed 4 milligrams of fluoride per liter of water.
—Samantha Putterman, Austin American-Statesman, 14 Nov. 2024
Skeletal fluorosis is a potentially crippling disorder which causes weaker bones, stiffness and pain.
—Michael Dorgan, Fox News, 26 Sep. 2024
However, because most powdered infant formulas also contain fluoride, your baby may have a higher risk of developing fluorosis in their developing teeth.
—Jennifer White, Parents, 1 July 2024
Exposure to fluoride above the public health recommended amount over many years can result in skeletal fluorosis, a condition that is rare in the US and that causes weaker bones and joint pain.
—Nadia Kounang, CNN, 3 Nov. 2024
Advertisement Officials lowered their recommendation for drinking water fluoride levels in 2015 to address a tooth condition called fluorosis, which can cause splotches on teeth and was becoming more common in U.S. kids.
—Jonathan J. Cooper, Los Angeles Times, 3 Nov. 2024
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Kale Williams, Axios, 25 Nov. 2024
The agency set this recommendation based on the need for cavity prevention balanced against the risk of fluorosis, when excess fluoride exposure in young children affects the outer appearance of teeth, manifesting as white flecks, spots or lines.
—Joseph Choi, The Hill, 5 Nov. 2024
Too much fluoride could also cause a bone disease called skeletal fluorosis.
—Stephanie Innes, The Arizona Republic, 16 Nov. 2024
Currently, to prevent skeletal fluorosis, the EPA requires that water systems not exceed 4 milligrams of fluoride per liter of water.
—Samantha Putterman, Austin American-Statesman, 14 Nov. 2024
Skeletal fluorosis is a potentially crippling disorder which causes weaker bones, stiffness and pain.
—Michael Dorgan, Fox News, 26 Sep. 2024
However, because most powdered infant formulas also contain fluoride, your baby may have a higher risk of developing fluorosis in their developing teeth.
—Jennifer White, Parents, 1 July 2024
Exposure to fluoride above the public health recommended amount over many years can result in skeletal fluorosis, a condition that is rare in the US and that causes weaker bones and joint pain.
—Nadia Kounang, CNN, 3 Nov. 2024
Advertisement Officials lowered their recommendation for drinking water fluoride levels in 2015 to address a tooth condition called fluorosis, which can cause splotches on teeth and was becoming more common in U.S. kids.
—Jonathan J. Cooper, Los Angeles Times, 3 Nov. 2024
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fluorosis
noun
flu·o·ro·sis
ˌflu̇(-ə)r-ˈō-səs
: an abnormal condition (as mottled enamel of human teeth) caused by fluorine or its compounds
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