Children sometimes get mottled tooth enamel because they ingest more fluoride than is recommended while their teeth are forming. What causes this?
A) Fluoridated toothpaste C) Drinking water
B) Fluoride supplements D) Fluoride in foods
A
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Children under the age of 8 years are susceptible to mottled teeth enamel if excessive amounts of fluoride are ingested. The swallowing of fluoridated toothpaste has been blamed.
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