In some parts of India, consumption of underground water causes mottled teeth and bone damage. Which one of the following is responsible for this malady ?
Fluoride ion
Chloride ion
Oxide ion
Carbonate ion
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UPSC CAPF – 2009
Excessive intake of fluoride, primarily through drinking water, leads to a condition called fluorosis. Dental fluorosis causes discoloration and mottling of tooth enamel, especially during tooth development. Skeletal fluorosis affects bones, causing joint pain, stiffness, and in severe cases, crippling deformities. Many areas in India have groundwater naturally high in fluoride.