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’s the maximum amount allowed in public-serving water systems to protect against fluorosis, the EPA says.
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Angela Palermo, Idaho Statesman, 12 May 2025
Ingesting fluoride at concentrations higher than what’s recommended in the U.S., can lead to what’s known as dental fluorosis, which changes how teeth look, causing white flecks, spots, lines or brown stains on the teeth.
—Maria Briceño, Austin American Statesman, 10 Apr. 2025
Excessive amounts of fluoride can cause white or sometimes brown marks on teeth called fluorosis.
—Erika Edwards, NBC news, 30 May 2025
Skeletal fluorosis is a serious condition that causes bone weakness and stiffness and pain in joints.
—Soph Warnes, CNN Money, 15 May 2025
Your dentist may advise minimizing other fluoride sources to reduce risk of fluorosis.
—Matt Fuchs, Time, 14 May 2025
The agency also mandates fluoride levels below 4.0 mg/L because of the risk of skeletal fluorosis, in which chronic, high levels of fluoride exposure can cause developing bones to grow weaker.
—Lauren Leffer, Popular Science, 9 Apr. 2025
Excessive systemic exposure to fluorides can also lead to skeletal fluorosis, which causes pain, stiffness and bone deformities, or dental/enamel fluorosis, which causes tooth discoloration.
—Alyssa Goldberg, USA TODAY, 19 Mar. 2025
Others say excessive fluoride intake could cause dental fluorosis, a cosmetic disorder where the teeth become mottled.
—Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 8 Apr. 2025
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Angela Palermo, Idaho Statesman, 12 May 2025
Ingesting fluoride at concentrations higher than what’s recommended in the U.S., can lead to what’s known as dental fluorosis, which changes how teeth look, causing white flecks, spots, lines or brown stains on the teeth.
—Maria Briceño, Austin American Statesman, 10 Apr. 2025
Excessive amounts of fluoride can cause white or sometimes brown marks on teeth called fluorosis.
—Erika Edwards, NBC news, 30 May 2025
Skeletal fluorosis is a serious condition that causes bone weakness and stiffness and pain in joints.
—Soph Warnes, CNN Money, 15 May 2025
Your dentist may advise minimizing other fluoride sources to reduce risk of fluorosis.
—Matt Fuchs, Time, 14 May 2025
The agency also mandates fluoride levels below 4.0 mg/L because of the risk of skeletal fluorosis, in which chronic, high levels of fluoride exposure can cause developing bones to grow weaker.
—Lauren Leffer, Popular Science, 9 Apr. 2025
Excessive systemic exposure to fluorides can also lead to skeletal fluorosis, which causes pain, stiffness and bone deformities, or dental/enamel fluorosis, which causes tooth discoloration.
—Alyssa Goldberg, USA TODAY, 19 Mar. 2025
Others say excessive fluoride intake could cause dental fluorosis, a cosmetic disorder where the teeth become mottled.
—Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 8 Apr. 2025
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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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