33. Deficiency of fluoride leads to which one of the following health problems? A.Tooth caries B.Mottling of tooth C.Bending of bones D.Stiffening of joints
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”.
