Impact of Environmental Fluoride on AnimalHealth: Key Findings and Prevention

IntroductionFluoride toxicity occurs when there is an excessive amount of fluoride ions in the body.Fluoride originates from fluorine, a naturally occurring and widespread element. Adding fluoride to drinking water helps lower the rate of tooth decay by promoting demineralization and remineralization of teeth. However, an excess of fluoride can cause dental fluorosis or skeletal fluorosis, potentially harming bones and joints.