| Causes Deficiency of fluoride
may occur due to decreased intake of fluoride in the diet or due to the malabsorption of
fluoride from the intestine or due to administration of diuretics*.
* Increases urine excretion.
Signs and symptoms
The deficiency of fluoride leads to dental caries.
Prevention and treatment
Fluoride is supplemented in the water. In case of children this is deposited
in the teeth. However, it is not deposited in adult teeth.
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