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(By Examveda Team)

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”.