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A dental disease characterised by mottin...

A dental disease characterised by motting of teeth is due to presence of a certain chemical element in drinking water. Which is that element?

A

Boron

B

Chlorine

C

Fluorine

D

Mercury

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The correct Answer is:
C
Fluoride helps to prevent tooth decay by making the tooth more resistant to acid attaches from plague bacteria and sugars in the mouth.
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