Ingesting Water with Four Times the Amount of Fluoride Causes

question 44

Multiple Choice

Ingesting water with four times the amount of fluoride causes

• A) brown-to-black staining.
• B) cusp fractures.
• C) white spots on the middle third of smooth crowns.
• D) increased dental caries.

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Carrier

An individual or entity that transports or conveys substances, signals, or conditions. In genetics, it refers to someone who has one copy of a gene mutation but does not exhibit disease symptoms.

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