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My child10 yrs has dark and brown weak teeth what shoud i do it is aresult of high level fluoride in water of i think...
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Fluoride: Ideal fluoride concentration is 0.8 parts per million. Above 2.5 parts per million teeth can be esthetically damaged. Please see a Dentist for appropriate treatment. All children should have their first dental examination no later than their 1st birthday.
Answered 2/24/2018
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