Fluoride Toxicity

What is it?

When one has too much fluoride in their teeth (Fluorosis).

Symptoms

In teeth:

Very fine pearly white lines or flecking on the surface of the teeth?
White spots on teeth?
Black spots on teeth?
White streaks on teeth?
Discoloured teeth?
Mottled teeth?
Pitted teeth?
Chalky white irregular patches (stained and yellow-pitted) on teeth?
Severe fluorosis can cause the tooth’s enamel to become pitted or discoloured?

General symptoms:

Nausea and sickness feeling?
Abdominal pain and/or are constant violently vomiting or vomiting longer than two days (one day if a child)?
Diarrhoea?
Muscle spasms (very high doses)
Seizures (very high doses)

Source: https://ilikemyteeth.org

Complications /Information to beware of/General tips:

Please make sure one has the right amount of fluoride unless one’s dentist says otherwise

Children under 3 years old should brush twice daily, with a smear of toothpaste containing at least 1,000 ppm fluoride.
Children between 3 and 6 years old should brush at least twice daily with a pea-sized amount of toothpaste containing more than 1,000 ppm fluoride.
Adults should brush at least twice daily with a toothpaste containing 1,350-1,500 ppm fluoride.
Don’t use mouthwash at the same time as brushing. Use it at an alternative time, because it washes away the fluoride in the toothpaste

This condition can lead to:

Skeletal fluorosis- Over many years, this can result in pain and damage to bones and joints. The bones may become hardened and less elastic, increasing the risk of fractures.
Hyperparathyroidism
High potassium levels especially in one has a kidney condition
Low calcium levels (rare)

Please talk to your healthcare professional (i.e. Medical Doctor/Pharmacist/Dentist) for further advice

Detailed Information

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