Fluoride plays a role in the development and maintenance of healthy teeth and bones. As with all nutrients, consuming too much or too little may have adverse consequences. Choose the correct statement about fluoride. a. Fluoride combines with calcium and phosphorus to form fluorohydroxyapatite, which enhances teeth's resistance to destruction by bacteria. b Parents who are concerned that their children are not obtaining sufficient fluoride may purchase an over-the-counter fluoride supplement. c. Inadequate fluoride intake causes a condition known as fluorosis. d. Strong scientific evidence suggests that consuming fluoridated water increases the risk for cancer.

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Braydon Lam

Biology

25 October, 17:22

Fluoride plays a role in the development and maintenance of healthy teeth and bones. As with all nutrients, consuming too much or too little may have adverse consequences. Choose the correct statement about fluoride. a. Fluoride combines with calcium and phosphorus to form fluorohydroxyapatite, which enhances teeth's resistance to destruction by bacteria. b Parents who are concerned that their children are not obtaining sufficient fluoride may purchase an over-the-counter fluoride supplement. c. Inadequate fluoride intake causes a condition known as fluorosis. d. Strong scientific evidence suggests that consuming fluoridated water increases the risk for cancer.

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Kaylah Brandt · Answer 1

c. Inadequate fluoride intake causes a condition known as fluorosis

Fluorosis is a condition where the appereance of the teeth changes having white markings on the surface of the teeth. Fluorosis is caused by high intake of fluor the first 8 years of life because permenent teeth are being formed.