fluorosis
Last reviewed 01/2018
Fluorosis is an accumulation of excessive amounts of fluoride within the body. It is commonly associated with an excessive level of fluoridation of water supplies above 2-4 parts per million.
Dental fluorosis usually presents as white flecking or linear opacities of enamel. At higher concentrations, systemic fluorosis can occur with:
- bone pain
- sclerosis of spine
- ligamentous ossification
- disordered new bone growth