Hypofluoric status

Hypofluoric status, fluorine deficiency in humans, is characterized, along with tooth decay, by the development of osteoporosis (Gabovich and Ovrutskiy 1969). In the first case, acid environment is created by osteo-cytes in the second case, by bacteria populating the surface of tooth enamel. Attention should be paid to the role of bacteria in the development of caries, as disturbed microflora of the mouth cavity seems to be one of its prerequisites. Up-to-date methods of tooth decay prevention (toothpastes, pills) combine the eflfects on the enamel structure and tooth tissue in general, and on the microflora that causes acidity at the points of its location. In this respect, the adaptation of microorganisms to particular fluorine levels is most likely the phenomenon of most significance. 

Other points of interest are inherent hypo-fluoric status, and hypofluoric status in infants and preschool children (late dentition and specific milk tooth affection by... 

Now as before, the various forms of tooth decay and osteoporosis each point at fluorine deficiency in humans as being a causative factor. In this respect, the fluoridation of public water supplies and use of fluorine-containing substances are recommended. Dental mottling is a sign of subtoxicity that is related to excessive fluoride intake. Fluorine concentrations below 0.3-0.5mgL indicate a risk of hypofluoric status, as a water level of 1.5 mg L can cause fluorosis, especially in regions with a hot climate... 

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