Deficiency of fluoride leads to which one of the following health problems?
Tooth caries
- Fluorine deficiency is a disorder that can cause tooth decay, which is also known as Tooth caries.
- Tooth decay is the breakdown of dental tissues by acidic products released through the bacterial fermentation of carbohydrates.
- Prevention of dental caries includes regular teeth cleaning, low intake of sugar-containing diets, and small amounts of fluoride.
- Fluoride treatment can help in the reminization of enamel.
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