Q663
Deficiency of fluoride leads to which one of the following health problems?
A.
Tooth caries
AnswerB.
Mottling of tooth
C.
Bending of bones
D.
Stiffening of joints
Answer: Option A
Solution
Answer: Option A
Solution:
Fluoride deficiency is a disorder which may cause increased dental caries due to a lack of fluoride in the diet. Dental caries or tooth decay is the breakdown of dental tissues by the acidic products released by the "bacterial fermentation of dietary carbohydrates”.