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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That standard is designed to prevent skeletal fluorosis, a potentially crippling disorder which causes weaker bones, stiffness and pain.
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Mike Stobbe, Los Angeles Times, 28 Sep. 2024
In children under the age of six, excess fluoride can cause fluorosis.
—Mark Gurarie, Health, 13 Sep. 2024
Public water systems across the country have since adjusted the naturally occurring fluoride levels in drinking water to the concentration believed to prevent tooth decay without causing fluorosis.
—Claire Bugos, Verywell Health, 16 Sep. 2024
Side effects are rare, though this therapy can cause tooth discoloration (fluorosis) in the developing permanent teeth of children under the age of six.
—Mark Gurarie, Health, 13 Sep. 2024
At the turn of the 20th century, dental researchers noticed that many people living near high-fluoride water sources had splotches on their teeth, a condition called fluorosis.
—Celia Ford, Vox, 3 Sep. 2024
Fortunately, fluorosis is usually very mild when it is caused by fluoridated water and baby formula and the staining is barely noticeable.
—Vincent Iannelli, Parents, 9 July 2024
Getting too much fluoride when your child's teeth are still forming can lead to enamel fluorosis, which can cause tooth staining.
—Vincent Iannelli, Parents, 9 July 2024
In adults, consumption of excessive fluoride for extended periods can lead to skeletal fluorosis, a very rare condition that causes joint pain and stiffness, weak bones, muscle loss, and nerve problems.
—Melba Newsome, USA TODAY, 10 Apr. 2024
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Mike Stobbe, Los Angeles Times, 28 Sep. 2024
In children under the age of six, excess fluoride can cause fluorosis.
—Mark Gurarie, Health, 13 Sep. 2024
Public water systems across the country have since adjusted the naturally occurring fluoride levels in drinking water to the concentration believed to prevent tooth decay without causing fluorosis.
—Claire Bugos, Verywell Health, 16 Sep. 2024
Side effects are rare, though this therapy can cause tooth discoloration (fluorosis) in the developing permanent teeth of children under the age of six.
—Mark Gurarie, Health, 13 Sep. 2024
At the turn of the 20th century, dental researchers noticed that many people living near high-fluoride water sources had splotches on their teeth, a condition called fluorosis.
—Celia Ford, Vox, 3 Sep. 2024
Fortunately, fluorosis is usually very mild when it is caused by fluoridated water and baby formula and the staining is barely noticeable.
—Vincent Iannelli, Parents, 9 July 2024
Getting too much fluoride when your child's teeth are still forming can lead to enamel fluorosis, which can cause tooth staining.
—Vincent Iannelli, Parents, 9 July 2024
In adults, consumption of excessive fluoride for extended periods can lead to skeletal fluorosis, a very rare condition that causes joint pain and stiffness, weak bones, muscle loss, and nerve problems.
—Melba Newsome, USA TODAY, 10 Apr. 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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