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Ryan, an 8-year-old boy, has the habit of swallowing toothpaste. as a result, his teeth have become discolored. it can be said that ryan's teeth condition is caused by:
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Ryan, an 8-year-old boy, has the habit of swallowing toothpaste. as a result, his teeth have become discolored. it can be said that ryan's teeth condition is caused by:

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The answer to this question would be: excess fluoride intake

The toothpaste has a high amount of fluoride and will increase the blood fluor level. Excess fluoride intake in children can cause fluorosis which was the brown staining of teeth because fluor is deposited in the growing teeth. Fluorosis can happen in children with <8-year ages.


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