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Which one of the following is a major effect of long term consumption of drinking water containing little (less than 0.5 ppm) or no fluoride ?<\/p>\n

[amp_mcq option1=”Cavity of tooth” option2=”Erosion of nail” option3=”Deformation of bone” option4=”Mottling of tooth” correct=”option1″]<\/p>\n

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\nFluoride in drinking water is crucial for maintaining dental health, particularly for strengthening tooth enamel and preventing cavities (dental caries). Long-term consumption of water with insufficient fluoride (less than 0.5 ppm, or no fluoride) leads to weaker enamel, making teeth more susceptible to acid attacks from bacteria and increasing the risk of cavities.
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\nOptions B, C, and D describe effects related to other factors or excessive fluoride intake. Erosion of nails (B) is not a known effect of fluoride levels in water. Deformation of bone (skeletal fluorosis) (C) and mottling of teeth (dental fluorosis) (D) are caused by *excessive* long-term consumption of fluoride, not insufficient amounts.
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Which one of the following is a major effect of long term consumption of drinking water containing little (less than 0.5 ppm) or no fluoride ? [amp_mcq option1=”Cavity of tooth” option2=”Erosion of nail” option3=”Deformation of bone” option4=”Mottling of tooth” correct=”option1″] This question was previously asked in UPSC CAPF – 2017 Download PDFAttempt Online The correct … <\/p>\n

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