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If young children ingest too much fluoride, they might get dark spots on their teeth. This condition is called dental fluorosis. It can happen on baby teeth, or more commonly on adult teeth. This condition does not harm the teeth, it is just not nice aesthetically, especially when it is present on front teeth. Fluorosis is the term for teeth that got too much fluoride. As far as I know, this only happens when too much fluoride is INGESTED (swallowed) during tooth development. It normally presents in adult teeth because the baby teeth are already formed at birth (but not eruped obviously). If a baby/toddler swallows too much fluoride then their adult teeth may come in fluorosed. Fluorosis can range from mild to severe. Mild fluorosis will appear as bright white chalky spots on the teeth.
In the middle ranges of fluorosis the teeth will appear discolored with a mixture of bright white and/or dark spots Severe fluorosis consisits of dark brown spots and mottling, in which the texture of the enamel is not smooth and polished but rough and bumpy with tiny little pits in it. While cosmetically unappealing, teeth with fluorosis are VERY resistant to decay/cavities. If the amount of fluoride ingested is extremely high it can cause fluoride toxicity which can lead to bone and spinal problems and/or death. Like most minerals and compounds swallowing enough of it will kill you or severely harm you. This is very rare in the US but common in some small villages in other countries where their water naturally contains large deposits of fluoride.
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What happens if you dont get enough vitaminC?
you get rabies
What happens if you dont get enough fats?
you will feel cold and you wont have enough energy
What happens if you dont have enough phosphorus in your body?
you die.
What happens of you dont have enough minerals?
your blood cells will be weak and you will be sick.
What happens when plants and animals do not get enough air?
they begin to die, for example if you dont get enough air what will happen to you?
What happens if you don't get enough flouride?
If you don't get enough fluoride, you may be at an increased risk for dental cavities and tooth decay, as fluoride helps strengthen tooth enamel and makes it more resistant to acid attacks from bacteria. Additionally, insufficient fluoride during childhood can lead to developmental issues in teeth, such as dental fluorosis, which can cause discoloration or pitting. Ultimately, a lack of fluoride can compromise oral health and lead to more extensive dental problems over time.
What happens when you dont get enough vitamin c?
Scurvy, among other health problems.
What happens when you don't consume enough fat?
you become to skinny but DONT die and but get sick
What is happens if you dont have enough vitamin c?
Over time your bones will become fragile.
Is sodium fluroide an elctrolyte?
Yes: If sodium fluoride is dissolved in water, the solution will conduct electricity, as will pure sodium fluoride if it is hot enough to melt.
What happens to welfare after children turn 18?
you dont get it because you are old enough to get you own job to grt money................
What happens when a potassium ion and a flouride ion combine?
Potassium fluoride of KF is formed.
