dental fluorosis - a condition that results from drinking overly fluoridated water that often causes the teeth to become discolored and the enamel of the teeth to look spotted, pitted, or stained.
Dental fluorosis - A mineralization disorder of tooth enamel caused by excess fluoride intake during the teeth forming years. Causes teeth to become discolored. [See: Dental Fluorosis ] ...
According to the UK Government's systematic scientific review on water fluoridation, carried out at York University, some 48% of people living in areas with fluoridated water are affected by dental fluorosis.
Too much fluoride can cause mottled teeth or dental fluorosis. Fluorosis can range from very mild to severe. Mild fluorosis causes chalky white spots or patches on the teeth. These teeth are highly resistant to cavities.
Children are especially vulnerable to dental fluorosis as their developing teeth are more sensitive to higher fluoride levels.
Prevalence and Severity of Dental Fluorosis in the United States
A National Center for Health Statistics data brief on dental fluorosis in the U.S.
The dose must be selected according to the amount of fluoride present in the drinking water and the age of the child. The total dose should not be so high as to cause dental fluorosis (see Mineral Deficiency and Toxicity: Toxicity).
 See also: Fluorosis, Dental, Tooth decay, Oral health, Prevention
  
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